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Property Description
$93,000+ in annual income.... Six (6) unit brick apartment building located in Homan Square. Each unit is a 2 bed 1 bath, ~1000 square foot unit (identical floorplans), offering scalability in leasing. All six units were rehabbed in the past few years and have been well maintained. CHA inspects the units either annually or biannually. Each of the five Section 8 units undergoes annual approval from the city. Mechanical Information: in-unit and separate furnaces + hot water tanks, gas stoves, updated roofing, newer windows. The building is fully occupied and 5/6 tenants are subsidized through Chicago Housing. ~$93,500 annual income Unit 1F and 3F are eligible for increased voucher rate upon expiration of existing leases (eligibility for 1F: 3/14/2026, eligibility for 3F: 3/31/2026) Current Leasing info: Unit 1F: 3/15/24 - 3/14/26 ($1300 monthly rent) | Unit 2F: 12/12/21 MTM ($1350 monthly rent) | Unit 3F: 3/14/24 - 3/31/26 ($1270 monthly rent) | Unit :1R 1/1/2010 (MTM $850... Market Tenant, Not CHA) | Unit 2R: 10/23/23 - 10/31/25 ($1671 monthly rent) | Unit 3R: 6/1/2016 (MTM $1350 monthly rent). Unit 1F, 3F, 2R are all eligible to apply for the 12 month Chicago Housing Authority review process at the end of existing leases (10/31/25, 3/14/26, 3/21/2026) Unit 2R = Approved for $1671 new voucher as of October 2025
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 3538 W Grenshaw St
General
- Price: $650,000
- Taxes: $4,598 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12431890
- Updated: 12/27/2025
- Added to Site: 171 day(s) ago
Location
- Area: CHI - North Lawndale
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: From 290 expressway exit on Pulaski towards Roosevelt, to Grenshaw St to property.
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Individual Furnaces
Utilities
- Trash: 1041
Structural Information
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Year Built: 1915
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,900
- Lot Dimensions: 30 x 131
Financial Considerations
- Insurance Fee: $2,500
- Operating Expenses: $11,544
- Assessment Year: 1915
- Tax Amount: $4,598
- Tax Year: 2023
- Tenant Pays: All Utilities
- Pays Electric: 420
- Pays Trash: 1041
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 16144220160000
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Schools
Schools serving 3538 W Grenshaw St
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lawndale Elementary Community Academy 3500 West Douglas Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60623 | K-8 | 0.3 mi |
Manley Career Academy High School 2935 West Polk Street, Chicago, IL 60612 | 12-11 | 0.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 3538 W Grenshaw St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/30/2025
Listed
$650,000
441.67%
MLS
8/29/2012
Sold
$120,000
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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 3538 W Grenshaw St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$4,181
3%
$19,747
—
2022
$4,075
2%
$19,747
—
2021
$3,984
-8%
$19,747
2%
2020
$4,311
-2%
$19,288
-12%
2019
$4,419
2%
$21,919
—
2018
$4,344
-15%
$21,919
-7%
2017
$5,088
8%
$23,552
—
2016
$4,717
9%
$23,552
—
2015
$4,316
13%
$23,552
14%
2014
$3,828
2%
$20,633
—
2013
$3,753
-6%
$20,633
-17%
2012
$4,008
—
$24,828
—
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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3538 W Grenshaw Street, Chicago, IL 60624 (MLS# 12431890) is a Commercial property. 3538 W Grenshaw Street is currently listed for $650,000 and was received on July 30, 2025. Want to learn more about 3538 W Grenshaw Street? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in North Lawndale? You can browse all North Lawndale real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

