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Property Description
2038 N Kostner Ave is a center-entrance, six-unit apartment building in Chicago's Hermosa neighborhood. The property sits on a double lot totaling 6,270 SF with a rear courtyard and a 4-car garage. The unit mix includes (1) 4-Bed/1-Bath, (3) 3-Bed/1-Bath, (1) 3-Bed/1-Bath garden, and (1) 2-Bed/1-Bath garden. The above-grade units averaging 1,398 SF and the garden units 900 SF. Systems include individual furnaces with window A/C, separate 100-amp electric panels, and separate hot water tanks per units. Tenants are responsible for their own heat and hot water costs. The property represents an opportunity for a new buyer to acquire a high-quality building in an appreciating neighborhood with strong cash flow in-place and future value-add upside. At list price, the building is offered at a 9.27x gross rent multiple or a 7.26% in-place cap rate without any renovation or capital investment. Future upside can be unlocked through the installation of in-unit laundry and central air conditioning at the property.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2038 N Kostner Ave
General
- Price: $1,325,000
- HOA FEE: $7,200
- Taxes: $14,313 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12709995
- Updated: 7/26/2026
- Added to Site: 25 day(s) ago
Location
- Area: CHI - Hermosa
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: South on Kostner from Dickens Ave. West side of the street.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Trash: 2820
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Square Feet: 7,400
- Year Built: 1926
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Unit Information
- Units w/Refrigerators: 6
- Units w/Range/Oven: 6
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,270
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 125
- Frontage: City Street
Financial Considerations
- Maint. Fee: $7,200
- Insurance Fee: $5,130
- Operating Expenses: $41,010
- Other Fee: $1,200
- Assessment Year: 1926
- Tax Amount: $14,313
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tenant Pays: Electricity, Heat
- Pays Trash: 2820
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 13341290210000
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Schools
Schools serving 2038 N Kostner Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Nixon Elementary School 2121 North Keeler Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639 | PK-6 | 0.3 mi |
Kelvyn Park High School 4343 West Wrightwood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639 | 7-8 | 0.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 2038 N Kostner Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/20/2026
Listed
$1,325,000
244.16%
MLS
7/29/2015
Sold
$385,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 2038 N Kostner Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$13,340
—
$71,000
13%
2023
$13,340
3%
$63,000
—
2022
$13,002
2%
$63,000
—
2021
$12,710
40%
$63,000
55%
2020
$9,085
-4%
$40,636
-13%
2019
$9,418
2%
$46,709
—
2018
$9,227
-13%
$46,709
-5%
2017
$10,636
7%
$49,408
—
2016
$9,896
-8%
$49,408
-16%
2015
$10,806
20%
$58,972
21%
2014
$9,013
2%
$48,578
—
2013
$8,835
1%
$48,578
—
2012
$8,717
—
$48,578
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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2038 N Kostner Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639 (MLS# 12709995) is a Commercial property. 2038 N Kostner Avenue is currently listed for $1,325,000 and was received on July 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 2038 N Kostner Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in Hermosa? You can browse all Hermosa real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

