539 E 68th St

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Description

Priced to sell! Excellent opportunity for an owner-occupant or investor seeking immediate cash flow. 1st Floor Duplex Down features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. 2nd Floor 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. First floor will need the kitchen and bathroom finished. Perfect for a 203k or renovation loan. Live in one unit while renting the other, or lease both for strong returns. Generous layouts, flexible use, and a desirable location near transportation and local amenities make this a smart long-term investment...Priced to sell! Excellent opportunity for an owner-occupant or investor seeking immediate cash flow. 1st Floor Duplex Down features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. 2nd Floor 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. First floor will need the kitchen and bathroom finished. Perfect for a 203k or renovation loan. Live in one unit while renting the other, or lease both for strong returns. Generous layouts, flexible use, and a desirable location near transportation and local amenities make this a smart long-term investment with built-in income potential. Second floor is occupied. Do not disturb tenants. Easy to show.

Property Details for 539 East 68th Street

Area
CHI - Woodlawn
Township
Hyde Park
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
Zoning
MULTI
LISTING UPDATED: 01/28/2026 10:07 AM

Property Details for 539 East 68th Street

StatusActive
MLS #12545257
Days on Market67
Taxes$3,426 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeTwo to Four Units / 2 Flat
Year Built1905
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,049 SF
CountyCook County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Kale Realty
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Building Information for 539 East 68th Street

Stories-Residences2Year Built1905Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,049 SF

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Property Information for 539 East 68th Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Unassigned, Off Alley, Yes, Owned
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 13
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Bedrooms Possible: 6
  • # Full Baths in Building: 3
  • # Half Baths in Building: 0
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2025
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 3173
  • Total # Units in Building: 2.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Type: Flat
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Historical District
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 6800
  • East Coordinate: 801
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • 3 Br Un In Bldg: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, Cash
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 2
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Multi Family
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $2,200.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 2
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 3
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 1
  • Lease Expiration Date: N/A
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $1,100.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 3
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 2
  • Lease Expiration Date: M/M

Property History for 539 East 68th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 12, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12545257

$285,000
Sep 8, 2022

Cancelled

MRED #11270493

$225,000
Nov 15, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11270493

$225,000
Nov 11, 2021

Expired

MRED #10976715

$250,000
Jan 21, 2021

Cancelled

MRED #10934223

$250,000
Jan 21, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #10976715

$250,000
Nov 15, 2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10934223

$285,000
Jul 7, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #601807511

$149,000

+35.2% / yr

Jul 7, 2017

Sold

MRED #09585668

$149,000
Apr 21, 2017

Pending

MRED #09585668

Apr 5, 2017

Cancelled

MRED #09399962

$149,000
Apr 5, 2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09585668

$149,000
Dec 5, 2016

Cancelled

MRED #09179383

$145,000
Dec 2, 2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09399962

$169,500
Mar 30, 2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09179383

$160,000
Dec 31, 2015

Expired

MRED #09047714

$174,900
Sep 24, 2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #09047714

$184,000
Feb 16, 2011

Sold

MRED #07702183

$23,000
Feb 4, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #305004078

$21,500

-21.2% / yr

Jan 31, 2011

Pending

MRED #07702183

Jan 4, 2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07702183

$18,000
Aug 25, 2009

Expired

MRED #07145558

$153,000
Feb 25, 2009

Listed (Active)

MRED #07145558

$175,000
Mar 22, 2008

Cancelled

MRED #06579679

$205,000
Jul 9, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06579679

$220,000
May 27, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #120747288

$135,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/12/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12545257

$285,000
09/08/2022

Cancelled

MRED #11270493

$225,000
11/15/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11270493

$225,000
11/11/2021

Expired

MRED #10976715

$250,000
01/21/2021

Cancelled

MRED #10934223

$250,000
01/21/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #10976715

$250,000
11/15/2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10934223

$285,000
07/07/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #601807511

$149,000

+35.2% / yr

07/07/2017

Sold

MRED #09585668

$149,000
04/21/2017

Pending

MRED #09585668

04/05/2017

Cancelled

MRED #09399962

$149,000
04/05/2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09585668

$149,000
12/05/2016

Cancelled

MRED #09179383

$145,000
12/02/2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09399962

$169,500
03/30/2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09179383

$160,000
12/31/2015

Expired

MRED #09047714

$174,900
09/24/2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #09047714

$184,000
02/16/2011

Sold

MRED #07702183

$23,000
02/04/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #305004078

$21,500

-21.2% / yr

01/31/2011

Pending

MRED #07702183

01/04/2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07702183

$18,000
08/25/2009

Expired

MRED #07145558

$153,000
02/25/2009

Listed (Active)

MRED #07145558

$175,000
03/22/2008

Cancelled

MRED #06579679

$205,000
07/09/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06579679

$220,000
05/27/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #120747288

$135,000

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

Public Records for 539 East 68th Street

Taxable ValueLand$3,966Additions$11,033Total$14,999
Tax Record2023$3,176 ($265 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,656 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,656 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,173 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1910CountyCOOKAPN20-22-409-003

Schools near 539 East 68th Street

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Till Elementary Math & Science Academy
PublicPK to 8

Hirsch Metropolitan High School
Public9 to 12

Jefferson Alt High School
Public6 to 12

York Alternative High School
Public9 to 12

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539 East 68th Street is a multi-family home for sale in Chicago, IL 60637. This property was listed for sale on January 12, 2026 by Kale Realty, it's currently listed at $285,000. It has been on the market for a total of 67 days and was last sold on July 7, 2017. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Till Elementary Math & Science Academy, Hirsch Metropolitan High School and Jefferson Alt High School. 539 East 68th Street is a 6-bed, 3-bath, multi-family home built in 1905.

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