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Property Description
A RARE FIND ON 61ST STREET! This versatile mixed-use 3-unit property is more than a building-it offers limitless possibilities for the savvy entrepreneur or investor. Currently generating income from multiple uses, this property offers the unique opportunity to live in, operate, lease, expand, or reimagine the space to fit your investment strategy. Walking distance to Obama Presidential Center, University of Chicago, and UChicago Medicine, the property offers a compelling location for short-term guests, residents, and entrepreneurs. The first-floor commercial space currently operates as a 4.9-star Airbnb, with furniture and furnishings included. Recently renovated, it features touchless faucets, an LED vanity mirror with Bluetooth/anti-fog technology, a Bluetooth-enabled LG range, and new LG appliances. Smart locks, USB outlets, and 2025 entry doors add modern convenience and security. The first floor is a flexible commercial space that could be utilized as an event space, restaurant, liquor store, or residential expansion, including a potential duplex with the basement. The second floor features a 4-bedroom, 2-full-bath income-producing shared co-living space. The second and third floors each feature a gas fireplace and private balcony. Each floor has in-unit laundry, central air conditioning, a Nest thermostat, and its own hot water heater. Major improvements include a roof approximately 4 years old, windows replaced in 2022 and 2025, furnaces replaced within the last 5 years, a new garage door in 2025, and new entry doors in 2025. All furnishings in the co-living space, most furniture in the Airbnb, all appliances, and a home warranty are included. Whether you're an investor seeking multiple income streams, an entrepreneur looking for a commercial space with built-in income potential, or a buyer looking for a property that can evolve with your vision, this property offers the rare combination of current cash flow potential and a property primed for its next chapter.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 548 E 61st St
General
- Price: $850,000
- Taxes: $3,010 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12775307
- Updated: 10/7/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Basement, Furnished Units Available
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Varies, Wood
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Area: CHI - Woodlawn
- County: Cook
- Township: Hyde Park
- Driving Directions: 61st St east or west to 548 E 61st St.
- Location Details: Chicago South
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Gas
Utilities
- Trash: 240
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Sub-Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Varies, Wood
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Square Feet: 4,975
- Year Built: 1923
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Unit Information
- # Tenants: 6
- Units w/Refrigerators: 3
- Units w/Range/Oven: 3
- # Dryers: 3
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.063
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,750
- Lot Dimensions: 2750
- Zoning: OTHER
Financial Considerations
- For Sale/Rent/Lease: For Sale Only
- Insurance Fee: $9,000
- Operating Expenses: $6,878
- Security Deposit: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Assessment Year: 1923
- Tax Amount: $3,010
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Electric: 2400
- Pays Trash: 240
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 20154040300000
Listed by Park Place Realty Group LLC
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Schools
Schools serving 548 E 61st St
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Fiske Elementary School 6020 South Langley Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637 | PK-8 | 0.1 mi |
Hyde Park Academy High School 6220 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
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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 548 E 61st St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/07/2026
Listed
$850,000
359.46%
MLS
6/24/2016
Sold
$185,000
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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 548 E 61st St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$3,810
—
$33,001
83%
2023
$3,810
3%
$17,999
—
2022
$3,714
2%
$17,999
—
2021
$3,630
-15%
$17,999
-6%
2020
$4,255
-2%
$19,101
-12%
2019
$4,361
2%
$21,706
—
2018
$4,288
8%
$21,706
17%
2017
$3,982
-13%
$18,500
-19%
2016
$4,568
9%
$22,805
—
2015
$4,179
7%
$22,805
9%
2014
$3,899
2%
$21,014
—
2013
$3,822
1%
$21,014
—
2012
$3,771
—
$21,014
—
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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548 E 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637 (MLS# 12775307) is a Commercial property. 548 E 61st Street is currently listed for $850,000 and was received on October 07, 2026. Want to learn more about 548 E 61st Street? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in Woodlawn? You can browse all Woodlawn real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

