541 W Root St

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Description

Multiple offers received. Highest & best by end of day Sunday, June 21. Calling all investors, rehabbers, flippers & ambitious DIY buyers! This spacious 2-unit property is your opportunity to unlock serious value at an incredible price of just $150,000. Whether you're looking to renovate and hold, flip for profit, or create a multi-generational living setup, this property offers the perfect blank canvas. Featuring generous unit layouts and a large backyard with plenty of room for outdoor living,...Multiple offers received. Highest & best by end of day Sunday, June 21. Calling all investors, rehabbers, flippers & ambitious DIY buyers! This spacious 2-unit property is your opportunity to unlock serious value at an incredible price of just $150,000. Whether you're looking to renovate and hold, flip for profit, or create a multi-generational living setup, this property offers the perfect blank canvas. Featuring generous unit layouts and a large backyard with plenty of room for outdoor living, parking improvements, or future enhancements, the possibilities are wide open. Bring your contractor, your tool belt, and your imagination - this is a project with upside written all over it. Sold AS-IS. Opportunities at this price point are becoming increasingly rare- don't miss your chance to transform this diamond in the rough into something special. Bring your vision, build your equity, and reap the rewards!
  1. Listed by Randi Quigley • eXp Realty
    P: (708)-446-0328 C: (708)-446-0328 randilynnquigley@gmail.com
  2. Listed by Jessica Koce-Diaz • eXp Realty
    P: (708)-446-0328 C: (708)-359-0566 jessicadiazrealtor@outlook.com

Property Details for 541 West Root Street

Area
CHI - New City
Subdivision
Canaryville
Township
Lake
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
0.0
Heat/Fuel
Electric
Zoning
MULTI
LISTING UPDATED: 06/21/2026 12:06 AM

Property Details for 541 West Root Street

StatusActive
MLS #12673537
Days on Market7
Taxes$3,625 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeTwo to Four Units / 2 Flat
Year Built1878
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,100 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 541 West Root Street

Stories-Residences2Year Built1878Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,100 SF

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Property Information for 541 West Root Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 14
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Crawl Space
  • 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: 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: 45x180
  • Total # Units in Building: 2.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Construction: Brick
  • General Information: Interstate Access
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 41
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 87
  • 3 Br Un In Bldg: Yes
  • Flood Zone: No
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2026-06-16T16:26:44
  • Photos Count: 21
  • Habitable Residence: Yes
  • 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: 3
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 1
  • Lease Expiration Date: 0
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 3
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 2
  • Lease Expiration Date: N/A

Property History for 541 West Root Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 16, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12673537

$150,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/16/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12673537

$150,000

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Schools near 541 West Root Street

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

Air Force Academy High School
Public9 to 12

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541 West Root Street is a multi-family home for sale in Chicago, IL 60609. This property was listed for sale on June 16, 2026 by eXp Realty, it's currently listed at $150,000. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Hendricks Elementary Community Academy, Air Force Academy High School and Bronzeville Classical Elementary School. 541 West Root Street is a 6-bed, 2-bath, multi-family home built in 1878.

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