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$269,900

5851 Wabash Ave

Chicago, IL
Active
8
Bedrooms
1890
Year Built
43
Days On Market

Experienced Investors and builders! This all brick 2 unit building needs a re-start. Once rehabbed you can rent out the 2 units featuring 3 Bedrooms on the first floor and 5 bedrooms on the second! OR completely change the building to a massive single family home in a booming area. Easy access to the Dan Ryan expressway - 15 minutes to downtown Chicago. A short 6 minute drive to the University of Chicago and 10 minutes to the new Presidential Library. New pictures and showings to come after a professional clean out of the building. All offers will be strongly considered.

Listing Information

Listing Updated
14 days ago
Listed By
Alisa McLaughlin · Keller Williams ONEChicago, 3122162422
MLS#
12740186
Source
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Status
Active

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
5851 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
City
Chicago
County
Cook
Zip Code
60637

Architecture

Bedrooms
8
Year Built
1890
Construction Materials
Brick
Garage Spaces
0

Features & Amenities

Community Features
Sidewalks, Street Lights

Property Features

Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$269,900
Annual Taxes
$7,502

Schools

100/100
Carter Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.1 mi
City
Chicago
Students
420
Student body
99% Black · 1% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
97%
Phone
(773) 535-0860
68/100
Burke Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.7 mi
City
Chicago
Students
283
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
95% Black · 3% Hispanic / Latino · 2% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
96%
Phone
(773) 535-1325
65/100
Team Englewood Community Academy High School
Grades M–M · 0.7 mi
City
Chicago
Students
1
Student–teacher
0.1
Student body
100% Black
Phone
(773) 535-3530
61/100
Noble St Charter-Johnson Colg Prep
High · Grades 09–12 · 0.9 mi
City
Chicago
Students
529
Student–teacher
17.3
Student body
95% Black · 4% Hispanic / Latino · 0% White
Free/reduced lunch
92%
Phone
(312) 348-1888
56/100
Ace Technical Charter High School
Grades M–M · 0.6 mi
City
Chicago
Students
378
Student body
82% Black · 16% Hispanic / Latino · 2% White
Free/reduced lunch
97%
Phone
(773) 548-8705
54/100
YCCS-Progressive Leadership Academy
High · Grades 09–12 · 1 mi
City
Chicago
Students
164
Student body
99% Black · 1% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
98%
Phone
(773) 363-3837
53/100
Dulles Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.7 mi
City
Chicago
Students
622
Student body
98% Black · 1% Hispanic / Latino · 1% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(773) 535-0690
53/100
KIPP Bloom Charter Elementary School
Middle · Grades 05–06 · 1 mi
City
Chicago
Students
165
Student body
99% Black · 1% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
94%
Phone
(773) 553-1530

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
10/05/2026Price change$269,900
09/21/2026Listed for sale$285,900

Listed by Alisa McLaughlin · Keller Williams ONEChicago · 3122162422

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED). All rights reserved.

Last Updated: October 19, 2026 at 3:08 PM | Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) | MLS#: 12740186

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