5948 W Diversey Ave

$499,000
Price
Beds
Baths
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Great opportunity to own two story brick building in the area of heavy traffic. Excellent spot for a business on the main floor with an apartment for rent on the second floor that consists of 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, office, kitchen with the table space and family room. Building has some updates done but needs more updating, has a lot of potential. Full basement offers additional storage space, newer boiler, newer water heater. Flat rubber roof. Nice spacious backyard. Detached 2 car...Great opportunity to own two story brick building in the area of heavy traffic. Excellent spot for a business on the main floor with an apartment for rent on the second floor that consists of 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, office, kitchen with the table space and family room. Building has some updates done but needs more updating, has a lot of potential. Full basement offers additional storage space, newer boiler, newer water heater. Flat rubber roof. Nice spacious backyard. Detached 2 car garage. Property is being sold AS - IS condition.

Property Details for 5948 West Diversey Avenue

Area
CHI - Belmont Cragin
Township
Jefferson
Air Conditioning Type
Window Unit(s)
Zoning
COMMR
LISTING UPDATED: 11/25/2025 12:07 AM

Property Details for 5948 West Diversey Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #12520731
Days on Market17
Taxes$2,399 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMixed Use
MLS TypeCommercial Sale
Year Built1924
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,125 SF
CountyCook County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Century 21 Circle
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Building Information for 5948 West Diversey Avenue

Stories2Residences2Year Built1924Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,125 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,666 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,466

Property Taxes

$200

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 5948 West Diversey Avenue

General Information
Addtl Parking Information
  • Indoor Parking: Detached
  • Outdoor Parking: Parking-Street
Location and General Information
  • Frontage Type: City Street
  • Geographic Locale: Chicago Northwest
  • Information: 24-Hr Notice Required,List Broker Must Accompany
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • # Of Washers: 1
  • Heat/Ventilation: Hot Water
  • # Of Refrigerators: 1
  • # Of Dryers: 1
  • # Of Dishwashers: 2
  • Num of Baths: 0.0
Exterior Features
  • # Of Apts: 1
Property/Lot Information
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Approximate Age: Older
  • Lot Dimensions: 25X125
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3125.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction: Brick
  • Fire Protection: Fire Extinguisher/s
  • Roof Structure: Flat
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Building Area Total: 2125
  • # Of Offices: 1
  • # Of Ranges: 1
  • # Of Stores: 2
  • Property Sub Type: Mixed Use
  • MRD_UNC: No
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 29
Miscellaneous
  • Location: Corner,Mixed Use Area,High Traffic Area
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
Income & Expenses
  • Electric Expense: $1,500.00
  • Fuel Expense: $1,850.00
  • Gross Income: $.00
  • Gross Scheduled Income: $.00
  • Insurance Expense: $1,882.00
  • Total Monthly Income: 0
  • Other Expense: $.00
  • Trash Expense: $.00
  • Water Sewer Expense: $710.00

Property History for 5948 West Diversey Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 19, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12506150

$529,000
Nov 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12520731

$499,000
Oct 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12506150

$529,000
Oct 20, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12367189

$540,000
May 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12367189

$540,000
Mar 12, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12019092

$489,000
Mar 12, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12037356

$489,000
Nov 1, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12019092

$489,000
Nov 1, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12037356

$489,000
Jul 23, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12019092

$499,000
Jul 15, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12019092

$499,000
May 20, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12037356

$499,000
Apr 2, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12019092

$499,000
May 30, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #204191425

$440,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/19/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12506150

$529,000
11/19/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12520731

$499,000
10/28/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12506150

$529,000
10/20/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12367189

$540,000
05/15/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12367189

$540,000
03/12/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12019092

$489,000
03/12/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12037356

$489,000
11/01/2024

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12019092

$489,000
11/01/2024

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12037356

$489,000
07/23/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12019092

$499,000
07/15/2024

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12019092

$499,000
05/20/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12037356

$499,000
04/02/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12019092

$499,000
05/30/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #204191425

$440,000

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

Public Records for 5948 West Diversey Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$7,818Additions$10,187Total$18,005
Tax Record2023$2,400 ($200 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,152 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,152 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,125 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1926CountyCOOKAPN13-29-224-033

Schools near 5948 West Diversey Avenue

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lyon Elementary School
PublicK to 8

Steinmetz Academic Centre High School
Public9 to 12

CICS West Belden
CharterK to 8

Chicago Academy 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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5948 West Diversey Avenue is a mixed use property for sale in Chicago, IL 60639. This property was listed for sale on November 19, 2025 by Century 21 Circle, it's currently listed at $499,000. It has been on the market for a total of 17 days and was last sold on May 30, 2006. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Lyon Elementary School, Steinmetz Academic Centre High School and CICS West Belden. 5948 West Diversey Avenue is a 0-bed, 0-bath, mixed use property built in 1924.

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Listing Courtesy of Century 21 Circle

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