DeMarcus Hunter

DeMarcus Hunter

Licensed Real Estate Broker
demarcus.hunter@compass.com
M: 773-531-6163
O: 773-466-7150

Specialties

Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Commercial Properties, Property Management, Luxury Residential, Real Estate Investment Strategies, First-Time Homebuyers, LGBTQ+ Community 

Education

Northwestern University - Chemical Engineering

Charity

Black Chicago Eats, American Institute of Chemical Engineers
About DeMarcus
Your Strategic Real Estate Partner

What happens when you combine 20+ years of engineering precision with genuine Chicago heart? You get DeMarcus Hunter—founder of Blackstone & Birch Partners and your go-to real estate strategist who makes complex decisions feel surprisingly simple.

The Numbers Tell a Story Before real estate, DeMarcus spent two decades in life sciences, managing multi-million dollar operations. He spots market trends before they become headlines and turns data into your competitive advantage—explained in plain English, not spreadsheets.

Chicago Through and Through A proud Chicago resident since 1998, DeMarcus knows this city inside out. From Hyde Park's historic charm to West Loop's modern sophistication, he doesn't just sell properties—he understands what makes each neighborhood tick.

Two Worlds, One Expert Residential: Your personal GPS through the homebuying maze. First-time buyer or seasoned investor, his "one client at a time" approach means you're his current priority, not just another transaction.

Commercial: Engineering mindset meets business needs. From small office leases to major acquisitions, he focuses on how space serves your bottom line.

The Fun Factor DeMarcus delivers market insights with genuine enthusiasm (and maybe a few Chicago sports references). He believes real estate should be exciting, not exhausting.

Community Champion Board member of Black Chicago Eats and active in professional organizations, with specialized programs for LGBTQ+ clients and first-time immigrants. He doesn't just work in the community—he invests in it.

Ready to Make Your Move? Whether you're hunting for business headquarters or planting family roots, DeMarcus brings analytical expertise to find your ideal match and the personal touch to make it enjoyable.
"I don't just find properties—I find possibilities."

DeMarcus Hunter’s Listings

a front view of a building with parking space
a picture of a door of a house
a hallway with painting on the wall and a potted plant
a view of entryway
a living room with furniture a fireplace and a flat screen tv
a living room with fireplace furniture and a wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a rug
a living room with furniture and a table
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a refrigerator a stove a sink dishwasher and a microwave with wooden floor
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink refrigerator and microwave
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances kitchen island granite countertop a refrigerator a sink dishwasher a stove and white cabinets with wooden floor
a spacious bedroom with a bed and a flat screen tv
a bedroom with a bed and a table
a bedroom with a bed and a desk
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink toilet and shower
a living room with furniture and a window
a workspace with furniture and wooden floor
a bathroom with a sink toilet and mirror
a utility room with dryer and washer
a view of a balcony with furniture and wooden floor
a view of balcony with wooden fence
a view of houses with outdoor space
a view of a terrace with wooden walls
a view of a terrace view
a car parked in a parking
a view of cars parked in a parking
a view of a backyard of a house
a picture of a hallway with white walls
a view of street with parked cars
a view of a building with sitting area
a view of a brick building with many windows
$695,000 | 663 West Barry Avenue, Unit 4C, Chicago, IL 60657
$695,000 | 663 West Barry Avenue, Unit 4C, Chicago, IL 60657
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Listed By CompassContingent

$695,000

2
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet

663 West Barry Avenue, Unit 4C, Chicago, IL 60657

a front view of a multi story residential apartment building
a front view of a multi story residential apartment building
a front view of a multi story residential apartment building
a view of a chair and table in the patio
a room with furniture and a mirror
a living room with furniture and a large window
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a room with furniture and toys
a living room with furniture a flat screen tv and a fireplace
a bedroom with furniture and a large window
a kitchen with a sink appliances and cabinets
a kitchen with a stove top oven sink and cabinets
a kitchen with a refrigerator a sink and cabinets
a kitchen with a sink a stove and chairs
a bathroom with a sink toilet and shower
a bed sitting in a bedroom next to a window with kitchen
a view of a room with storage and utility
a bed room with a bed and a couch
a bedroom with two beds and painting on the wall
a bedroom with a bed and a closet
a balcony with furniture and a window
a bathroom with a tub sink and mirror
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink and a mirror
a utility room with dryer and washer
a view of entryway with wooden floor and front door
a view of a hallway with wooden floor and staircase
a view of a livingroom with furniture and a flat screen tv
a view of living room with furniture and wooden floor
a view of an empty room
a bedroom with bed and a window
a dining room with furniture and wooden floor
a view of a dining room with furniture and a chandelier
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove a sink and a microwave
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink and cabinets
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a refrigerator a stove and a sink with cabinets
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a living room with furniture and a wooden floor
a bed room with a bed and a mirror
a view of a living room with a flat screen tv
a living room with furniture a rug and a toilet
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a view of outdoor space yard and patio
a view of a balcony with wooden floor
a view of a balcony with furniture
front view of a house with a door
a view of front door of house
a view of a backyard with wooden fence
a picture of a room with a hallway
a picture of a bathroom with a shower
$650,000 | 4507 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653
$650,000 | 4507 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653
$650,000 | 4507 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653
$650,000 | 4507 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653
$650,000 | 4507 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653
$650,000 | 4507 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653
$650,000 | 4507 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653
$650,000 | 4507 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653
$650,000 | 4507 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653
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Listed By Compass

$650,000

9
Bedrooms
7,095
Square Feet
0.1
Acres

4507 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653

DeMarcus Hunter’s Transactions

Past Sales
a view of a buildings and car parked on the roadside

$845,000

3
Bedrooms
2,850
Square Feet

3470 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 9BC, Chicago, IL 60657

$807,211 | 1453 North Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068

$807,211

6
Bedrooms
0.15
Acres

1453 North Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068

$784,500 | 700 East 46th Street, Chicago, IL 60653

$784,500

5
Bedrooms
3,200
Square Feet
0.07
Acres

700 East 46th Street, Chicago, IL 60653

a view of a tall building

$715,000

3
Bedrooms
1,600
Square Feet

4170 North Marine Drive, Unit 23L, Chicago, IL 60613

$700,000 | 3851 South Calumet Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653

$700,000

4
Bedrooms
2,800
Square Feet
0.03
Acres

3851 South Calumet Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653

$690,555 | 5469 South Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615

$690,555

4
Bedrooms
0.25
Acres

5469 South Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615

a view of a pathway both side of house

$650,000

3
Bedrooms
2,382
Square Feet
0.02
Acres

4046 North Clark Street, Unit M, Chicago, IL 60613

a view of a tall building

$612,500

2
Bedrooms
1,546
Square Feet

420 East Waterside Drive, Unit 1201, Chicago, IL 60601

a front view of a house with a yard and porch

$580,000

4
Bedrooms
1,400
Square Feet
0.78
Acres

3737 Oak Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062

a dining room with furniture and window

$522,000

5
Bedrooms
2,432
Square Feet
0.17
Acres

2232 Stratford Avenue, Westchester, IL 60154

$509,000 | 663 West Barry Avenue, Unit 4C, Chicago, IL 60657

$509,000

2
Bedrooms
1,200
Square Feet

663 West Barry Avenue, Unit 4C, Chicago, IL 60657

a front view of a building

$505,000

2
Bedrooms
1,547
Square Feet

1530 South State Street, Unit 15S, Chicago, IL 60605

a view of a chair and tables in the balcony

$495,000

3
Bedrooms
2,000
Square Feet

1813 South Clark Street, Unit K41, Chicago, IL 60616

a front view of a house with a yard

$480,000

6
Bedrooms
1,650
Square Feet
0.09
Acres

4511 North Melvina Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

$475,000 | 1310 North Ritchie Court, Unit 20C, Chicago, IL 60610

$475,000

3
Bedrooms
1,550
Square Feet

1310 North Ritchie Court, Unit 20C, Chicago, IL 60610

a front view of a house with a yard and potted plants

$450,000

3
Bedrooms
2,781
Square Feet
0.14
Acres

1946 Balmoral Avenue, Westchester, IL 60154

Past Rentals
front view of a brick building

$5,200

4
Bedrooms
2,800
Square Feet
0.03
Acres

334 East Pershing Road, Chicago, IL 60653

front view of a brick building

$5,100

4
Bedrooms
2,800
Square Feet
0.03
Acres

336 East Pershing Road, Chicago, IL 60653

front view of a brick building

$5,000

4
Bedrooms
2,800
Square Feet
0.03
Acres

338 East Pershing Road, Chicago, IL 60653

a view of a entrance gate of the house

$4,495

3
Bedrooms
1,550
Square Feet

1310 North Ritchie Court, Unit 20C, Chicago, IL 60610

a front view of a house with large garden

$4,150

3
Bedrooms
1,800
Square Feet

632 West Barry Avenue, Unit GS, Chicago, IL 60657

a view of a house with a yard and a patio

$4,000

5
Bedrooms
2,800
Square Feet
0.11
Acres

6171 North Lemont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

a front view of a house with large garden

$3,950

3
Bedrooms
1,800
Square Feet

632 West Barry Avenue, Unit GS, Chicago, IL 60657

a view of a balcony

$3,915

2
Bedrooms
1,445
Square Feet

512 North McClurg Court, Unit 5710, Chicago, IL 60611

a view of a balcony

$3,500

2
Bedrooms
1,445
Square Feet

512 North McClurg Court, Unit 5710, Chicago, IL 60611

front view of a house

$3,450

3
Bedrooms

3729 North Bosworth Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL 60613

a car parked in front of a brick building

$2,800

3
Bedrooms
1,120
Square Feet

1028 North California Avenue, Unit 4, Chicago, IL 60622

a front view of a building with a lake view

$2,800

1
Bedrooms
725
Square Feet

300 North State Street, Unit 3834, Chicago, IL 60654

a front view of a house with a garden

$2,750

4
Bedrooms
1,950
Square Feet

5239 South Michigan Avenue, Unit 2S, Chicago, IL 60615

front view of a building

$2,700

2
Bedrooms
1,000
Square Feet

6 South Laflin Street, Unit 305S, Chicago, IL 60607

a front view of a house with a tree

$2,675

2
Bedrooms
1,300
Square Feet

1631 North Lawndale Avenue, Unit 3S, Chicago, IL 60647

a front view of a house with a yard

$2,640

4
Bedrooms
1,035
Square Feet

5941 West Warwick Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634

$2,600 | 4516 South King Drive, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60653

$2,600

3
Bedrooms
1,679
Square Feet

4516 South King Drive, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60653

a front view of a building

$2,550

2
Bedrooms
1,150
Square Feet

1626 North Honore Street, Unit 2, Chicago, IL 60622