656 N Drake Ave

Chicago, IL 60624

$259,999
Price
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Description

Classic Chicago grey-stone two-flat on a corner lot and a quiet tree-lined city street, an ideal opportunity for an owner-occupant or value-add investor. Each spacious unit features three bedrooms, living and dinning rooms, hardwood floors throughout, beautiful original details includes vintage trim, baseboards, and timeless character you simply can't replicate. The property offers antique kitchens and baths ready for your vision, plus a finished basement for added flexibility. A two-car garage completes...Classic Chicago grey-stone two-flat on a corner lot and a quiet tree-lined city street, an ideal opportunity for an owner-occupant or value-add investor. Each spacious unit features three bedrooms, living and dinning rooms, hardwood floors throughout, beautiful original details includes vintage trim, baseboards, and timeless character you simply can't replicate. The property offers antique kitchens and baths ready for your vision, plus a finished basement for added flexibility. A two-car garage completes the package. Updates are needed and the home is being sold AS-IS, making this a strong candidate for buyers looking to renovate, build equity, and customize a true Chicago classic.
  1. Listed by Shirley Fields • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (773)-616-0906 C: (773)-616-0906 brokerfields@gmail.com

Property Details for 656 North Drake Avenue

Area
CHI - Humboldt Park
Township
west
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Heat/Fuel
Hot Water/Steam
LISTING UPDATED: 01/29/2026 04:31 PM

Property Details for 656 North Drake Avenue

StatusNew
MLS #12556780
Days on Market5
Taxes$3,172 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeTwo to Four Units / 2 Flat
Year Built-
Lot Size125.50 AC / 5,466,780 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 656 North Drake Avenue

Stories-Residences2Year Built-Building Size-Lot Size125.50 AC / 5,466,780 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,532 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,267

Property Taxes

$264

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 656 North Drake Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Yes, Detached, Garage
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 14
  • Bedrooms Total: 7
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 7
  • # 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: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: Unknown
  • Lot Size: Standard Chicago Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: 3172
  • Total # Units in Building: 2.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction: Stone
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 656
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 3500
  • 3 Br Un In Bldg: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2026-01-28T22:52:37
  • Photos Count: 33
  • 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: 00/00
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: 00/00

Property History for 656 North Drake Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 28, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12556780

$259,999—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/28/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12556780

$259,999

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

Schools near 656 North Drake Avenue

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Ward L Elementary School
Public - PK to 8
Orr Academy High School
Public - 9 to 12
Noble St Charter-Rowe-Clark Math & Science Academy
Charter - 9 to 12
Polaris Elementary Charter Academy
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Ward L Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Orr Academy High School
Public9 to 12

Noble St Charter-Rowe-Clark Math & Science Academy
Charter9 to 12

Polaris Elementary Charter Academy
CharterK to 8

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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More information about 656 North Drake Avenue, Chicago, IL 60624

656 North Drake Avenue is a multi-family home for sale in Chicago, IL 60624. This property was listed for sale on January 28, 2026 by Coldwell Banker Realty, it's currently listed at $259,999. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Ward L Elementary School, Orr Academy High School and Noble St Charter-Rowe-Clark Math & Science Academy. 656 North Drake Avenue is a 7-bed, 3-bath, multi-family home.

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