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Sold on 08/03/2019
Vincent Lance of North Clybourn Group, Inc.

5537 W Dakin St, Chicago, IL 60641

$397,500

Last sold 08/03/2019 after 5 Days

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About 5537 W Dakin St

Property type Multi-family
Neighborhood
Year built 1925
HOA fee $0/month
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Portage Park meticulously maintained and freshly painted 2-flat includes well-appointed duplex down owner's unit plus 2BR rental unit. Owner's unit lives like a single family home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms and a family room on both levels. The refreshed kitchen has white cabinets and all new stainless appliances. The second floor offers a spacious 2 bedroom unit with a large eat-in kitchen. Rent hasn't been raised in years and is well under market. New tear off roof. Big rooms. Ample closet and storage space. Generously sized newly landscaped backyard has a paver brick patio and a large 2+ car garage. Located just a blocks from 36 acre Portage Park which features an Olympic size pool, field house, ball fields, nature path, tennis courts, playground and more. Easy access to public transit, restaurants and shopping. This is a great property to live in with rental income, convert to a single family home or maintain as a high-end investment property.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Vincent Lance
Listing Office - North Clybourn Group, Inc.
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#10466613 • last updated 7 years ago
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Overview
Heating Radiators
Levels/Style Bungalow
MLS # 10466613
Type Two To Four Units
Property Tax $ 6690.25
Year Built 1925
Interior
Basement Finished, Full
Total # of Rooms 13
Other Room(s) Recreation Room, Utility Room-1st Floor
Exterior
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Brick
Roof Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 2
Garage Desc Detached, Garage Door Opener(s)
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public
Water Source Lake Michigan
Location
Community Features Park/Playground, Pool, Curbs/Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
County Cook
High School District 299
Elementary School District 299
Middle School District 299
Directions Irving Park Rd East Of Central Ave To Linder Ave South To Dakin
APN 13211040130000
Zoning MULTI
Multifamily Details
Unit 2: Interior Features Stove, Refrigerator
Unit 1: Interior Features Stove, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Window Air Conditioner, Fireplace-Gas, Garage/Space, Hardwood Floors
Unit 2: Tenant Pays Electric, Gas
Unit 1: Tenant Pays All
Unit 2: Rent 750
Unit 1: Total # of Rooms 9
Unit 2: Total # of Rooms 4
Unit 2: # of Bedrooms 2
Unit 1: # of Bedrooms 3
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  • Oct 2019
    Public Records
  • Oct 10, 2019 Sold
    $397,500
  • Sep 2019
    mls logo MLS # 10466613
  • Sep 24, 2019 Sold
    $397,500 (-0.6%)
  • Aug 3, 2019 Active
    —
  • Jul 29, 2019 Listed
    $400,000 (-3.6%)
  • Jul 2019
    mls logo MLS # 10421289
  • Jul 29, 2019 Canceled
    —
  • Jun 18, 2019 Listed
    $415,000 (+27.7%)
  • Mar 2017
    Public Records
  • Mar 2, 2017 Sold
    $325,000
  • Feb 2017
    mls logo MLS # 09394606
  • Feb 24, 2017 Sold
    $325,000 (-3.0%)
  • Jan 8, 2017 Contingent
    —
  • Nov 24, 2016 Listed
    $334,900
  • Nov 2016
    mls logo MLS # 09379092
  • Nov 23, 2016 Cancelled
    —
  • Oct 31, 2016 Listed
    $334,900
  • Oct 2016
    mls logo MLS # 09344121
  • Oct 31, 2016 Cancelled
    —
  • Oct 20, 2016 Price Change
    $334,900 (-1.5%)
  • Sep 15, 2016 Listed
    $339,900 (-2.9%)
  • Jul 2012
    mls logo MLS # 08049449
  • Jul 13, 2012 Cancelled
    —
  • Apr 23, 2012 Listed
    $349,900 (-19.6%)
  • Nov 2010
    mls logo MLS # 07381341
  • Nov 16, 2010 Expired
    —
  • Nov 16, 2009 Listed
    $435,000 (+3.6%)
  • Aug 2009
    mls logo MLS # 07262987
  • Aug 2, 2009 Cancelled
    —
  • Jul 6, 2009 Listed
    $420,000 (-3.4%)
  • Jul 2009
    mls logo MLS # 07173281
  • Jul 6, 2009 Cancelled
    —
  • Mar 29, 2009 Listed
    $420,000 (-8.7%)
  • Apr 2009
    mls logo MLS # 07173284
  • Apr 11, 2009 Cancelled
    —
  • Mar 29, 2009 Listed
    $435,000 (+3.6%)
  • Sep 2008
    mls logo MLS # 06905910
  • Sep 22, 2008 Expired
    —
  • May 23, 2008 Listed
    $459,900 (-2.1%)
  • Sep 2007
    mls logo MLS # 06532964
  • Sep 7, 2007 Cancelled
    —
  • May 30, 2007 Listed
    $469,900
  • Sep 2007
    mls logo MLS # 06536513
  • Sep 7, 2007 Cancelled
    —
  • Jun 2, 2007 Listed
    $469,900
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $6,756 +2.6%
    $32,000
  • 2022
    $6,586 +2.3%
    $32,000
  • 2021
    $6,439 -4.1%
    $32,000 +6.22%
  • 2020
    $6,715 -1.3%
    $30,125 -11.0%
  • 2019
    $6,805 +1.7%
    $33,849
  • 2018
    $6,690 +40.2%
    $33,849 +32.57%
  • 2017
    $4,773 +3.4%
    $25,533
  • 2016
    $4,616 +9.9%
    $25,533
  • 2015
    $4,201 +1.8%
    $25,533
  • 2014
    $4,124 +2.3%
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  • 2013
    $4,032
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  • 5537 W Dakin St
    $397K
  • Portage Park
    $489K +13% y/y
  • 60641
    $469K +4% y/y
  • Chicago
    $369K +3% y/y
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Gray Elementary School
public Grades PK, K-8
Chicago Public Schools
2/10
Schurz High School
public Grades 9-12
Chicago Public Schools
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