Sold
Last Sold Price
15 beds
1037 W Polk St, Chicago, IL 60607
Multi FamilyProperty Type
0.06 acresLot Size
1885Year Built

Description

Centrally located in the Near West side at the heart of the UIC East Campus. Building generates cash flow for any level of investor and is being offered at 7.43 Cap Rate w GRM below 10. This property consists of six apartments with a diverse mix of layouts, including one 1-bedroom, two 2-bedroom, two 3-bedroom, and one 4-bedroom unit. Apartments feature hardwood floors, stainless steel or white kitchen appliances, laminate countertops, central HVAC, and in-unit laundry. Rear units enjoy access to...Centrally located in the Near West side at the heart of the UIC East Campus. Building generates cash flow for any level of investor and is being offered at 7.43 Cap Rate w GRM below 10. This property consists of six apartments with a diverse mix of layouts, including one 1-bedroom, two 2-bedroom, two 3-bedroom, and one 4-bedroom unit. Apartments feature hardwood floors, stainless steel or white kitchen appliances, laminate countertops, central HVAC, and in-unit laundry. Rear units enjoy access to outdoor decks. Recently renovated apartments offer a glimpse of the potential for modern upgrades throughout the building. Investors have the opportunity to significantly increase rental income by making few cosmetic updates if desired. Spacious laundry room in the rear units may present the potential to add a second full bathroom.
  • Listed by: Michael Masterson 312.961.1054 michael@essex312.com • Essex 312, LLC
Listing closed: 08/18/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12319625

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,500,000

Avg days on market

58

Sale-to-list ratio

97.0%

Chicago, IL

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Location

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Property Information for 1037 West Polk Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $22,865 / year
  • MLS Type: Multi Family 5+ / Flats
  • County: Cook County
  • Area: CHI - Near West Side
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Residences: 6
  • Year Built: 1885
  • Lot Size: 0.06 AC / 2,600 SF
General Information
Location and General Information
  • Information: List Broker Must Accompany
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Service - 101 to 200 Amps
  • # Of Washers: 5
  • Heat/Ventilation: Forced Air,Gas
  • # Of Refrigerators: 6
  • Washer/Dryer Lsd: No
  • # Of Dryers: 5
  • # Of Dishwashers: 6
  • Num of Baths: 6.3
Property/Lot Information
  • Tenant Pays: Air Conditioning, Electricity, Heat
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Approximate Age: Older
  • Multi-Family Type: Flats
  • Lot Dimensions: 26' X 100'
  • Stories: 3
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Structure: Flat
  • # Of Ranges: 6
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-03-24T19:03:21
  • Photos Count: 36
Miscellaneous
  • Current Use: Multi-Family
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 6
Income & Expenses
  • Electric Expense: $480.00
  • Fuel Expense: $.00
  • Gross Income: $162,600.00
  • Gross Scheduled Income: $162,600.00
  • Insurance Expense: $3,400.00
  • Maintenance Expense: $2,900.00
  • Manager Expense: $7,959.00
  • Electric Expense Source: Actual
  • Expense Year: 2023
  • Total Annual Expense Source: Combination
  • Fuel Expense Source: Actual
  • Insurance Expense Source: Actual
  • Janitor Expense: 1200
  • Manager Expense Source: BP
  • Other Expense Source: Broker Projection
  • Repairs-Decor Expense Source: Broker Projection
  • Trash Expense Source: Actual
  • Total Monthly Income: 13550
  • Water Expense Source: Actual
  • Net Operating Income: $118,073.00
  • Operating Expense: $41,104.00
  • Other Expense: $1,700.00
  • Trash Expense: $120.00
  • Water Sewer Expense: $1,680.00
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 1
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 1
  • Unit Type Units Total: 1
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 2
  • Unit Type Units Total: 2
Unit 3
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 3
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 3
  • Unit Type Units Total: 2
Unit 4
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 4
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 4
  • Unit Type Units Total: 1
Unit 5
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 0
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 5
  • Unit Type Units Total: 0
Unit 6
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 0
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 6
  • Unit Type Units Total: 0
Unit 7
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 0
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 7
  • Unit Type Units Total: 0

Property History for 1037 West Polk Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 18, 2025

Sold

MRED #12319625

$1,580,000
Jul 31, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1915310599

$1,580,000
Apr 22, 2025

Pending

MRED #12319625

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/18/2025

Sold

MRED #12319625

$1,580,000
07/31/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1915310599

$1,580,000
04/22/2025

Pending

MRED #12319625

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1037 West Polk Street

Taxable ValueLand$14,560Additions$103,440Total$118,000
Tax Record2023$22,865 ($1,905 / month)
Home Facts
Baths6Total Finished SqFt5,882 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,882 SqFtStories3Lot Size2,600 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1883Year Renovated1885ZoningRT-4CountyCOOKAPN17-17-420-006-0000

Schools near 1037 West Polk Street

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Smyth J Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Wells Community Academy High School
Public9 to 12

Chicago World Language Academy
PublicK to 8

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