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Property Description
Fantastic Opportunity to open your Business on Diversey and Central. Tens of Thousands of daily commuters in front of your Business. The building has two additonal 3 bedroom 1500 square foot apartments on the 2nd and 3rd floor. Office space duplexed to a fixed basement with 1 1/2 bathrooms and kitchen. 2nd and 3rd floor apartments are 3 bedrooms 1 bathroom units with hardwood floors and a dining room. 2 car cinder block garage. Units all have separate HVAC systems. One 90 gallon hot water tank for the building which was installed in 2023. Roof is approximately 20 years old, no leaks.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5543 W Diversey Ave
General
- Price: $679,000
- Taxes: $8,835 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12643130
- Updated: 5/11/2026
- Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago
Interior
- Flooring: Wood
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Area: CHI - Belmont Cragin
- County: Cook
- Township: Jefferson
- Driving Directions: DIVERSEY East of CENTRAL south side of the street
- Location Details: East/West Corridor, Mixed-Use Area
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Central Individual
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Gas
Utilities
- Onsite: Electricity to Site, Natural Gas Nearby, Water Available
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Rubber
- Sub-Flooring: Wood
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Square Feet: 4,500
- Current Bldg. Use: Commercial
- # of Stores: 1
- Year Built: 1929
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Unit Information
- Units w/Refrigerators: 3
- Units w/Range/Oven: 3
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,125
- Lot Dimensions: 25 x 125
- Frontage: City Street
- Potential Use: Commercial, Condominium, Office, Multi-Family, Retail
- Zoning: COMMR
Financial Considerations
- Lease Price: $16
- Security Deposit: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Assessment Year: 1929
- Tax Amount: $8,835
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tenant Pays: Air Conditioning, Electricity, Heat
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 13283000070000
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Schools
Schools serving 5543 W Diversey Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Schubert Elementary School 2727 North Long Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639 | PK-5 | 0.3 mi |
Northwest Middle School 5252 West Palmer Street, Chicago, IL 60639 | 6-8 | 0.8 mi |
Foreman High School 3235 North Leclaire Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641 | 9-12 | 0.9 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 5543 W Diversey Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/11/2026
Listed
$679,000
201.4%
MLS
2/17/2015
Sold
$225,282
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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 5543 W Diversey Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$6,562
—
$43,980
41%
2023
$6,562
3%
$31,099
—
2022
$6,396
2%
$31,099
—
2021
$6,254
7%
$31,099
19%
2020
$5,822
-5%
$26,136
-14%
2019
$6,106
2%
$30,391
—
2018
$6,003
-12%
$30,391
-4%
2017
$6,796
-3%
$31,569
-10%
2016
$7,023
9%
$35,065
—
2015
$6,426
-3%
$35,065
-2%
2014
$6,625
-5%
$35,707
-7%
2013
$6,966
1%
$38,302
—
2012
$6,873
—
$38,302
—
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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5543 W Diversey Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639 (MLS# 12643130) is a Commercial property. 5543 W Diversey Avenue is currently listed for $679,000 and was received on May 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 5543 W Diversey Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in Belmont Cragin? You can browse all Belmont Cragin real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

