1625 N McVicker Ave

$489,000
Price
6
Beds
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this stunning classic Chicago yellow brick Two Flat, located in the highly sought after Galewood subdivision of the historic Austin neighborhood. Perfect for an owner occupant, aiming to live in one unit and rent the others out or an investment, fixated on instant cash flow. This property features 2 upper level units that hold 2 bedrooms x 1 bathroom each, a fully finished garden unit/in-law suite that also holds 2 bedrooms x 1 bath, original hardwood floors throughout, a greatly sized...Welcome to this stunning classic Chicago yellow brick Two Flat, located in the highly sought after Galewood subdivision of the historic Austin neighborhood. Perfect for an owner occupant, aiming to live in one unit and rent the others out or an investment, fixated on instant cash flow. This property features 2 upper level units that hold 2 bedrooms x 1 bathroom each, a fully finished garden unit/in-law suite that also holds 2 bedrooms x 1 bath, original hardwood floors throughout, a greatly sized fenced backyard space for entertainment, accompanied by an enclosed concrete slab that contains 3 exterior parking spaces. The building has undergone various updates over the years, including a 2023 new roof installation (complete tear off of initial clay shingles with new asphalt shingles at face/front of roof w/ a new roof hatch and a reflective overlay, covering the entire flat rubber roof surface), unit 1 bathroom gut (2025), unit 1 kitchen update (2021) unit 2 bathroom update (2021), a full basement renovation, including separation of gas and electrical lines from upper levels, drywall + paint, a new furnace and a newly built stairwell for front and rear entry and exit. New owners/tenants will love the 3 levels of adequately provided kitchen, living, dining and bedroom space for a comfortable + profitable living experience. Just a short distance from Oak Park, Elmwood Park, shops, restaurants, public transportation, Amundsen (Roald) Park, museums, and more. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to own a turn-key home and/or great long term investment property.

Property Details for 1625 North McVicker Avenue

Area
CHI - Austin
Subdivision
Galewood
Township
Jefferson
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
3.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Zoning
MULTI
LISTING UPDATED: 11/16/2025 06:28 PM

Property Details for 1625 North McVicker Avenue

StatusContingent
MLS #12514979
Days on Market8
Taxes$4,644 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeTwo to Four Units / 2 Flat
Year Built1920
Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,484 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 1625 North McVicker Avenue

Stories-Residences2Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,484 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,803 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,416

Property Taxes

$387

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1625 North McVicker Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Yes, Other
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 16
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Basement Type: Finished, Exterior Entry, Other, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 6
  • # Full Baths in Building: 3
  • # Half Baths in Building: 0
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 25 X 125
  • Total # Units in Building: 2.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • North Coordinate: 1600
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 6100
  • 3 Br Un In Bldg: No
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 29
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Multi Family
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 1
  • Lease Expiration Date: OWNER
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $1,200.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 2
  • Lease Expiration Date: 11/25

Property History for 1625 North McVicker Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 16, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12514979

Nov 10, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12489760

$490,000
Nov 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12514979

$489,000
Nov 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12489760

$490,000
Oct 21, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12489760

Oct 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12489760

$490,000
Aug 20, 2021

Sold

MRED #11148670

$385,000
Aug 19, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1471333529

$385,000

+33.8% / yr

Jul 12, 2021

Pending

MRED #11148670

Jul 8, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11148670

$375,000
Sep 10, 2018

Sold

MRED #10055412

$161,500
Aug 24, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #630760349

$161,500
Aug 20, 2018

Pending

MRED #10055412

Aug 17, 2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #10055412

$149,900
Aug 14, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #628899638

$100,000

+5.2% / yr

Dec 15, 2011

Sold

MRED #07940766

$71,500
Dec 14, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #321767668

$71,500

-14.1% / yr

Nov 21, 2011

Pending

MRED #07940766

Nov 8, 2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07940766

$74,900
Sep 11, 2009

Expired

MRED #07157951

$249,900
Mar 11, 2009

Listed (Active)

MRED #07157951

$259,900
Nov 28, 2008

Sold

MRED #06909501

$115,000
Oct 27, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #261354679

$115,000

-43.7% / yr

Oct 17, 2008

Pending

MRED #06909501

Sep 11, 2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #06909501

$136,000
Nov 2, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #210021067

$360,000

+22.2% / yr

Jun 29, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #210021068

$275,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/16/2025

Contingent

MRED #12514979

11/10/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12489760

$490,000
11/10/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12514979

$489,000
11/01/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12489760

$490,000
10/21/2025

Contingent

MRED #12489760

10/07/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12489760

$490,000
08/20/2021

Sold

MRED #11148670

$385,000
08/19/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1471333529

$385,000

+33.8% / yr

07/12/2021

Pending

MRED #11148670

07/08/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11148670

$375,000
09/10/2018

Sold

MRED #10055412

$161,500
08/24/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #630760349

$161,500
08/20/2018

Pending

MRED #10055412

08/17/2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #10055412

$149,900
08/14/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #628899638

$100,000

+5.2% / yr

12/15/2011

Sold

MRED #07940766

$71,500
12/14/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #321767668

$71,500

-14.1% / yr

11/21/2011

Pending

MRED #07940766

11/08/2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07940766

$74,900
09/11/2009

Expired

MRED #07157951

$249,900
03/11/2009

Listed (Active)

MRED #07157951

$259,900
11/28/2008

Sold

MRED #06909501

$115,000
10/27/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #261354679

$115,000

-43.7% / yr

10/17/2008

Pending

MRED #06909501

09/11/2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #06909501

$136,000
11/02/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #210021067

$360,000

+22.2% / yr

06/29/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #210021068

$275,000

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

Public Records for 1625 North McVicker Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$5,764Additions$16,235Total$21,999
Tax Record2023$4,644 ($387 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,862 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,862 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,843 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1920CountyCOOKAPN13-32-321-011

Schools near 1625 North McVicker Avenue

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

Steinmetz Academic Centre High School
Public9 to 12

CICS West Belden
CharterK to 8

Acero Chtr Roberto Clemente Cmps
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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