Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/18/2026
Listed
$1,350,000
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Property Description
A true Chicago beauty with incredible curb appeal and potential is on the market for the first time in over 40 years. Lovingly maintained, this 3 unit building with incredible vintage details is not to be missed. Situated on one of Lake View's most coveted blocks, this building offers an amazing opportunity for renovation or to assume a robust investment property. The top floor of the building (seen in the listing photos) is an enormous 4 bedroom / 2 bath with central heating / air and in-unit laundry. Lovingly restored millwork throughout this space, high ceilings and an abundance of light make it an ideal owner's unit. The middle floor is a 2 bedroom / 1 bath that also has in-unit laundry. Finally, the first floor unit is a 3 bedroom / 1 bath that uses coin laundry in the basement. A 2 car garage situated in the back brings in additional income. Located in the Newport Avenue District, this R5 zoned building is on a one-way street lined with other historic greystones. Situated on one of Lake View's most coveted streets the building is in the heart of it all with easy access to public transit, the bars and restaurants of both Wrigleyville and North Halsted and the Lake. Please note, this property is being conveyed "as-is." Don't miss the opportunity to own this jaw dropping property.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 849 W Newport Ave
General
- Price: $1,350,000
- Taxes: $24,309 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12587310
- Updated: 3/19/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Upper - Full Baths: 4
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 9
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Lake View
- County: Cook
- Township: Lake View
- Driving Directions: Clark To Newport, East on Newport.
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
- Elementary School: Nettelhorst Elementary School
- Middle School: Lake View High School
- High School: Lake View High School
- Private School: Lake View High School
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Electric, Steam
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Year Built: 1891
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 1994
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 3
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 25 x 125
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1891
- Tax Amount: $24,309.86
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 14204130270000
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Schools
Schools serving 849 W Newport Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Nettelhorst Elementary School 3252 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657 | PK-8 | 0.4 mi |
Lake View High School 4015 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613 | 9-12 | 1.2 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 849 W Newport Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 849 W Newport Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$22,305
3%
$105,717
—
2022
$21,744
-4%
$105,717
-6%
2021
$22,533
19%
$112,056
32%
2020
$18,975
—
$85,180
-10%
2019
$19,015
-3%
$94,645
-5%
2018
$19,680
15%
$99,628
25%
2017
$17,166
7%
$79,740
—
2016
$15,971
9%
$79,740
—
2015
$14,612
22%
$79,740
23%
2014
$11,984
-7%
$64,593
-9%
2013
$12,872
1%
$70,774
—
2012
$12,700
—
$70,774
—
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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- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 3Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 1,267Sq. Ft.
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- Active
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- 4Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,700Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 2 days ago
- 3Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 1,000Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 4 days ago
- 3Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 1,110Sq. Ft.
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849 W Newport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657 (MLS# 12587310) is a Multi-Family property with 3 units containing 9 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 849 W Newport Avenue is currently listed for $1,350,000 and was received on March 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 849 W Newport Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in LakeView? You can browse all LakeView real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.