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Property Description
Prime development opportunity with RT4 zoning. Lot is 6300 sq ft building is 9800 sq ft. Approx 50 X 126 per floor. Originally built as a wood working shop, it has recently been used as an artist's work/live space with high ceilings up to 15'. Property is being sold AS IS. Building is Dry: no water or sewer. The building needs to be completely gut rehabbed,including leveling and pouring new concrete on the first floor, providing new sewer and water to the building from the street, and replacing all the siding and windows. Has a 400 AMP electrical service and a 8' wide side driveway. The second floor has two additional studio spaces as well as a living space. 1 block from Cermak Road and the 21 Cermak bus and 3/4ths of a mile to the Pink Line (California / Cermak).
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for MLS# 12509274
General
- Price: $225,000
- Taxes: $20,226 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12509274
- Updated: 1/28/2026
- Added to Site: 121 day(s) ago
Location
- Area: CHI - South Lawndale
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Cermak to Troy. South to property
- Location Details: East/West Corridor, Chicago West, Central Business District, Public Transport Avail
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Gas, Space Heaters
Utilities
- Onsite: Electricity to Site, Natural Gas Available
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick, Wood, Frame
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Wood, Frame
- Loading: Exterior
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 9,800
- Current Bldg. Use: Non-Conforming
- Year Built: 1860
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,300
- Lot Dimensions: 126 x 50
- Frontage: City Street
- Potential Use: Condominium, Non-Conforming, Development, Special Use
- Zoning: OTHER
Financial Considerations
- For Sale/Rent/Lease: For Sale Only
- Operating Expenses: $3,900
- Assessment Year: 1860
- Tax Amount: $20,226
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tenant Pays: Electricity, Heat, Taxes
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 16251010440000
Listed by Baird & Warner
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Schools
Schools serving MLS# 12509274
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Kanoon Elementary Magnet School 2233 South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623 | PK-8 | 0.1 mi |
Farragut Career Academy High School 2345 South Christiana Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623 | 9-11 | 0.3 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 MLS# 12509274
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/22/2026
Price Reduced
$225,000
-10%
MLS
11/02/2025
Listed
$250,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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MLS# 12509274, Chicago, IL 60623 (MLS# 12509274) is a Commercial property. MLS# 12509274 is currently listed for $225,000 and was received on November 02, 2025. Want to learn more about MLS# 12509274? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in South Lawndale? You can browse all South Lawndale real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

