3516 W Polk St

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Description

Welcome to 3516 W. Polk, a solid brick property located in the heart of Chicago's West Side, Just minutes from the BOOMING developments in North Lawndale and the Medical District. Rehab/203K loan needed, no conventional or FHA. This property offers tremendous upside for investors, rehabbers, or owner-occupants ready to capitalize on a revitalizing community. An investors dream with lots of potential. Recent upgrades include: New Roof, Gutters, Back Porch and Tucking Pointing. This property features...Welcome to 3516 W. Polk, a solid brick property located in the heart of Chicago's West Side, Just minutes from the BOOMING developments in North Lawndale and the Medical District. Rehab/203K loan needed, no conventional or FHA. This property offers tremendous upside for investors, rehabbers, or owner-occupants ready to capitalize on a revitalizing community. An investors dream with lots of potential. Recent upgrades include: New Roof, Gutters, Back Porch and Tucking Pointing. This property features interior layout with multiple opportunities for renovation or reconfiguration. Ideal for rental income, flip potential, or custom owner-occupancy. Serious buyers only!. Note: Showings are to be scheduled no later than 4:00pm. No Sunday Appointments! "As Is." Purchase and no survey or disclosures will be provided. No liens or violations on the property. Buyers are encouraged to do their due diligence.
  1. Listed by Artis Simpson • Artis L. Simpson
    P: (773)-218-1598 simpson.artis@yahoo.com

Sold By Landmark Realtors

Property Details for 3516 West Polk Street

Area
CHI - East Garfield Park
Township
South Chicago
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
0.0
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 07/21/2025 09:57 AM

Property Details for 3516 West Polk Street

StatusClosed
MLS #12302399
Days on Market30
Taxes$3,715 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeTwo to Four Units / 2 Flat
Year Built1909
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,125 SF
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 3516 West Polk Street

Stories-Residences2Year Built1909Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,125 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,187 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$877

Property Taxes

$310

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 3516 West Polk Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • Elementary School: Holmes Elementary School
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • # Full Baths in Building: 2
  • # Half Baths in Building: 0
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
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
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 800
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 3516
  • 3 Br Un In Bldg: No
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Cash
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 9
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Multi Family
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 1
  • Lease Expiration Date: 00/00
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 2
  • Lease Expiration Date: 00/00

Property History for 3516 West Polk Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 31, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12513227

$199,900
Nov 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12513227

$221,000
Jul 21, 2025

Sold

MRED #12302399

$180,000
Jul 16, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1905899184

$180,000

-28.6% / yr

Jun 19, 2025

Pending

MRED #12302399

May 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12302399

$235,000
Aug 14, 2020

Sold

MRED #10779659

$90,500
Aug 5, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #682931802

$950,250

+24026748.2% / yr

Jul 20, 2020

Pending

MRED #10779659

Jul 13, 2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10779659

$89,000
May 13, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #670895628

$55,000
Dec 31, 2007

Expired

MRED #06540835

$284,900
Jun 5, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06540835

$284,900
May 31, 2007

Expired

MRED #06307630

$284,900
Oct 10, 2006

Listed (Active)

MRED #06307630

$284,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/31/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12513227

$199,900
11/07/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12513227

$221,000
07/21/2025

Sold

MRED #12302399

$180,000
07/16/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1905899184

$180,000

-28.6% / yr

06/19/2025

Pending

MRED #12302399

05/21/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12302399

$235,000
08/14/2020

Sold

MRED #10779659

$90,500
08/05/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #682931802

$950,250

+24026748.2% / yr

07/20/2020

Pending

MRED #10779659

07/13/2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10779659

$89,000
05/13/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #670895628

$55,000
12/31/2007

Expired

MRED #06540835

$284,900
06/05/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06540835

$284,900
05/31/2007

Expired

MRED #06307630

$284,900
10/10/2006

Listed (Active)

MRED #06307630

$284,900

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

Public Records for 3516 West Polk Street

Taxable ValueLand$4,406Additions$13,593Total$17,999
Tax Record2023$3,811 ($318 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,052 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,052 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,750 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1909CountyCOOKAPN16-14-408-035

Schools near 3516 West Polk Street

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 7 to 11
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Gregory Math & Sci Elementary Academy
PublicPK to 8

Manley Career Academy High School
Public9 to 12

Art in Motion Charter School
Charter7 to 11

York Alternative High School
Public9 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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