1653 N Mason Ave

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Description

Excellent investment opportunity in Chicago! This well-maintained 2-unit building offers approximately 3,900 sq ft of living space and is ideal for investors or owner-occupants. Each unit features 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and spacious layouts with a total of 5 rooms per unit. The property includes a full finished basement with 2 additional bedrooms plus a separate studio. 4 kitchens, 4baths! Separate utilities for the first and second floors add convenience and efficiency. Unit 1 offers new kitchen....Excellent investment opportunity in Chicago! This well-maintained 2-unit building offers approximately 3,900 sq ft of living space and is ideal for investors or owner-occupants. Each unit features 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and spacious layouts with a total of 5 rooms per unit. The property includes a full finished basement with 2 additional bedrooms plus a separate studio. 4 kitchens, 4baths! Separate utilities for the first and second floors add convenience and efficiency. Unit 1 offers new kitchen. Unit 2 is equipped with central air, and there is a washer and dryer hookup on the second floor. Enjoy modern updates throughout, including hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, and a well-kept interior. Exterior improvements include a new garage about a month old. This property has been well cared for and offers strong income potential in a desirable location. Don't miss this versatile, income-generating property! Back on market - previous buyer was unable to secure financing. Their loss is your gain!
  1. Listed by William Mombela • Redfin Corporation
    P: (773)-619-8653 C: (773)-619-8653 william.mombela@redfin.com

Property Details for 1653 North Mason Avenue

Area
CHI - Austin
Township
West Chicago
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
0.0
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas

Open Houses

Wednesday, May 13th5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
LISTING UPDATED: 05/11/2026 03:27 PM

Property Details for 1653 North Mason Avenue

StatusNew
MLS #12640445
Days on Market6
Taxes$7,433 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeTwo to Four Units / 2 Flat
Year Built1921
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,125 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 1653 North Mason Avenue

Stories-Residences2Year Built1921Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,125 SF

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Property Information for 1653 North Mason Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • Elementary School: Lovett Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Lovett Elementary School
  • High School District: 299
  • High School: Steinmetz Academic Centre Senior
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 6
  • # Full Baths in Building: 4
  • # Half Baths in Building: 0
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: 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: 25x125
  • Total # Units in Building: 2.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Construction: Brick
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 1653
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 5914
  • 3 Br Un In Bldg: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2026-05-06T19:00:09
  • Photos Count: 44
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Additional Media Type 1: Virtual Tour
Multi Family
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $1,500.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 3
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 1
  • Lease Expiration Date: vacnt
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $1,500.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 3
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 2
  • Lease Expiration Date: MTM

Property History for 1653 North Mason Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 7, 2026

Cancelled

MRED #12583121

$500,000
May 7, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12640445

$515,000
Apr 10, 2026

Contingent

MRED #12583121

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/07/2026

Cancelled

MRED #12583121

$500,000
05/07/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12640445

$515,000
04/10/2026

Contingent

MRED #12583121

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Public Records for 1653 North Mason Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$7,215Additions$29,785Total$37,000
Tax Record2023$4,642 ($387 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,248 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,248 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,900 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1921CountyCOOKAPN13-32-411-002

Schools near 1653 North Mason 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 - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lovett Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Steinmetz Academic Centre High School
Public9 to 12

CICS West Belden
CharterK to 8

Noble St Charter-Itw Speer Academy
Charter9 to 12

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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1653 North Mason Avenue is a multi-family home for sale in Chicago, IL 60639. This property was listed for sale on May 7, 2026 by Redfin Corporation, it's currently listed at $515,000. It has been on the market for a total of 6 days and was last sold on January 11, 2013. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Lovett Elementary School, Steinmetz Academic Centre High School and CICS West Belden. 1653 North Mason Avenue is a 6-bed, 4-bath, multi-family home built in 1921.

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