1538 N Western Ave

$995,000
Price
Beds
Baths
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

  1. Listed by Zach Shepard • eXp Realty
    P: (312)-852-7802 C: (312)-852-7802 zach@braddockinv.com;Zach@BraddockInv.com
  2. Listed by Aaron Buchanan • eXp Realty
    P: (847)-962-0174 C: (847)-962-0174 aaron@braddockinv.com

Property Details for 1538 North Western Avenue

Area
CHI - West Town
Township
West Chicago
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Zoning
COMMR
LISTING UPDATED: 10/01/2025 12:07 AM

Property Details for 1538 North Western Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #12434548
Days on Market131
Taxes$9,506 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMixed Use
MLS TypeCommercial Sale
Year Built1911
Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,750 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 1538 North Western Avenue

Stories3Residences3Year Built1911Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,750 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,709 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,917

Property Taxes

$792

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 1538 North Western Avenue

General Information
Addtl Parking Information
  • Indoor Parking: 1-5 Spaces
Location and General Information
  • Geographic Locale: Chicago West
  • Information: 48-Hr Notice Required,No Sign on Property
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Service - 101 to 200 Amps
  • Heat/Ventilation: Central Heat/Indiv Controls
  • Misc Inside: Private Restroom/s,Storage Inside,Basement,Laundry Room
  • Num of Baths: 0.0
Exterior Features
  • # Of Apts: 2
  • Water Drainage: Drain Tiles,Floor Drains
  • Misc Outside: Balcony/ies,Patio
Property/Lot Information
  • Tenant Pays: Air Conditioning, Electricity, Heat
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Approximate Age: Older
  • Lot Dimensions: 25x110
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2750.0
  • Stories: 3
  • Construction: Brick
  • Fire Protection: Alarm Monitored,Alarm On Site,Fire Extinguisher/s
  • Building Area Total: 3270
  • # Of Offices: 0
  • # Of Stores: 1
  • Property Sub Type: Mixed Use
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 25
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 3
Income & Expenses
  • Electric Expense: $1,152.00
  • Fuel Expense: $984.00
  • Gross Income: $5,900.00
  • Gross Scheduled Income: $70,800.00
  • Insurance Expense: $2,670.00
  • Electric Expense Source: Actual
  • Expense Year: 2024
  • Total Annual Expense Source: Actual
  • Fuel Expense Source: Actual
  • Insurance Expense Source: Actual
  • Other Expense Source: Actual
  • Trash Expense Source: Actual
  • Total Monthly Income: 5900
  • Water Expense Source: Actual
  • Net Operating Income: $54,856.00
  • Operating Expense: $15,944.00
  • Other Expense: $600.00
  • Trash Expense: $432.00
  • Water Sewer Expense: $600.00

Property History for 1538 North Western Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 25, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12434548

$995,000
Aug 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12434548

$1,150,000
Dec 15, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #587270802

$740,000

+30.4% / yr

Dec 15, 2016

Sold

MRED #09168353

$740,000
Oct 19, 2016

Pending

MRED #09168353

Aug 30, 2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09168353

$849,000
Jun 22, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #333514309

$225,000
Oct 9, 2010

Expired

MRED #07356033

$385,000
Oct 10, 2009

Listed (Active)

MRED #07356033

$385,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/25/2025

Price Change

MRED #12434548

$995,000
08/07/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12434548

$1,150,000
12/15/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #587270802

$740,000

+30.4% / yr

12/15/2016

Sold

MRED #09168353

$740,000
10/19/2016

Pending

MRED #09168353

08/30/2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09168353

$849,000
06/22/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #333514309

$225,000
10/09/2010

Expired

MRED #07356033

$385,000
10/10/2009

Listed (Active)

MRED #07356033

$385,000

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

Public Records for 1538 North Western Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$12,262Additions$34,073Total$46,335
Tax Record2023$9,806 ($817 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,270 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,270 SqFtStories3Lot Size2,725 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1914CountyCOOKAPN16-01-207-028

Schools near 1538 North Western Avenue

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
De Diego Elementary Community Academy
PublicPK to 8

Clemente Community Academy High School
Public9 to 12

Sabin Elementary Magnet School
PublicPK to 8

Erie Elementary Charter School
CharterK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1538 North Western Avenue is a mixed use property for sale in Chicago, IL 60622. This property was listed for sale on August 7, 2025 by eXp Realty, it's currently listed at $995,000. It has been on the market for a total of 131 days and was last sold on December 15, 2016. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include De Diego Elementary Community Academy, Clemente Community Academy High School and Sabin Elementary Magnet School. 1538 North Western Avenue is a 0-bed, 0-bath, mixed use property built in 1911.

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