537 W 61st Pl

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Description

  1. Listed by Maricela Wilson • Smart Home Realty
    P: (708)-510-9597 C: (708)-510-9597 homes@maricelawilson.com

Property Details for 537 West 61st Place

Area
CHI - Englewood
Township
Hyde Park
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
3.0
Heat/Fuel
Electric
Zoning
MULTI
LISTING UPDATED: 01/05/2026 09:31 PM

Property Details for 537 West 61st Place

StatusActive
MLS #12395242
Days on Market208
Taxes$992 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeTwo to Four Units / 2 Flat
Year Built1892
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,125 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 537 West 61st Place

Stories-Residences2Year Built1892Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,125 SF

Payment Calculator

$931 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$848

Property Taxes

$83

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 537 West 61st Place

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Garage Faces Side, Yes
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 12
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 6
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • # Full Baths in Building: 2
  • # Half Baths in Building: 0
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
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: 25 X 125
  • Total # Units in Building: 2.0
  • Other Structures: Garage Faces Side
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 1932
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 5930
  • 3 Br Un In Bldg: No
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, Cash
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2025-06-19T05:09:04
  • Photos Count: 7
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
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: 3
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 1
  • Lease Expiration Date: NONE
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $1,000.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 3
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 2
  • Lease Expiration Date: MTM

Property History for 537 West 61st Place

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 23, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12395242

$174,000
Nov 22, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12395242

$179,000
Oct 7, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12395242

$184,900
Aug 27, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12395242

$189,900
Jul 24, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12395242

$194,000
Jun 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12395242

$199,000
Jun 27, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12395242

Jun 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12395242

$199,000
Oct 29, 2024

Cancelled

MRED #12190348

$159,900
Oct 16, 2024

Cancelled

MRED #11172267

$159,900
Oct 16, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12190348

$159,900
Jul 29, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11172267

$159,900
Jun 18, 2014

Cancelled

MRED #08443306

$25,000
Sep 12, 2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08443306

$45,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/23/2025

Price Change

MRED #12395242

$174,000
11/22/2025

Price Change

MRED #12395242

$179,000
10/07/2025

Price Change

MRED #12395242

$184,900
08/27/2025

Price Change

MRED #12395242

$189,900
07/24/2025

Price Change

MRED #12395242

$194,000
06/28/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12395242

$199,000
06/27/2025

Contingent

MRED #12395242

06/17/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12395242

$199,000
10/29/2024

Cancelled

MRED #12190348

$159,900
10/16/2024

Cancelled

MRED #11172267

$159,900
10/16/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12190348

$159,900
07/29/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11172267

$159,900
06/18/2014

Cancelled

MRED #08443306

$25,000
09/12/2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08443306

$45,000

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

Public Records for 537 West 61st Place

Taxable ValueLand$2,457Additions$2,244Total$4,701
Tax Record2023$992 ($83 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,956 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,956 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,780 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1892CountyCOOKAPN20-16-319-008

Schools near 537 West 61st Place

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

Englewood STEM High School
Public9 to 12

Urban Prep Charter Englewood High School
Charter9 to 12

Johnson College Prep
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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537 West 61st Place is a multi-family home for sale in Chicago, IL 60621. This property was listed for sale on June 17, 2025 by Smart Home Realty, it's currently listed at $174,000. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Nicholson Technology Acad Elementary School, Englewood STEM High School and Urban Prep Charter Englewood High School. 537 West 61st Place is a 6-bed, 2-bath, multi-family home built in 1892.

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