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Public Records
| County | Cook |
| Tax PIN | 17203050170000 |
| Property Tax | $11,116 for the year 2023 |
| Lake Michigan Distance | 2.7 miles |
Overview
| Back on Market Date | 2025-11-04 |
| Is Parking Included in Price | Yes |
| Offered for Sale or Rent | No |
| Days on Market | 96 |
| Price | $650,000.00 |
| LP/Sq Ft | 0 |
| Listed | 2025-08-28 |
| off Market Date | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Original Price | $699,999.00 |
| Previous List Price | 699,999 |
| Property Type | House |
| Remarks | Prime mixed-use investment opportunity in the heart of Pilsen! Property is currently set up as a single-family home and building will be vacant at closing. This historic brick building, built in the late 1800's, offers approximately 4,000 sq ft across multiple units with strong potential rental income and future upside. The first-floor features an open-concept layout with two large rooms, laundry, fireplace, a spacious kitchen, and a full bath. The basement has 2 bedrooms / 1 bath (~1,500 sq ft) with 9ft ceilings. The second floor offers a full 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 gas fireplaces, an enclosed porch and wet bar for year-round entertaining. There is also an outdoor rooftop deck boasting stunning skyline views. Interiors include hardwood and tile flooring, in-unit laundry, recessed lighting, generous closets. Rare attached 2-car garage included. This is a very unique and well cared for property. The basement is fully finished and set up with two more bedrooms, full bath, kitchen and laundry. Cash or Commercial Financing will most likely be needed for purchase (Building is zoned C1-2). Located on bustling Blue Island Ave, just steps from 18th Street, CTA Pink Line, UIC, and the Medical District, this property benefits from a 96 Walk Score and a 99 Bike Score. Surrounded by Pilsen's vibrant dining, art, and cultural scene, this is an unbeatable live-work-invest opportunity. Whether you're looking to stabilize income, renovate for higher rents, or add a boutique storefront, 1639 S Blue Island delivers exceptional potential. Property sold "As Is" |
| Sale or Rent | For Sale |
| Special Listing Conditions | None |
| Listing Status | REMOVED |
Interior
| Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft | 0 |
| Assessor Square Footage | 4045 |
| Dining Room | Separate |
| Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft | 0 |
| Total Sq Ft | 0 |
| Bathrooms Total Integer | 5 |
| Beds | 3 |
| Est SF | 4,000 |
| Full Bathrooms | 4 |
| Laundry YN | 0 |
| Living Area Source | Estimated |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 0 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 0 |
| Half Bathrooms | 1 |
| Rooms Total | 9 |
| Serchbl Rms | Bedroom 5,Other Room,Balcony/Porch/Lanai |
| Tot Bds | 0 |
Rooms
| Lot Size | Less Than .25 Acre |
Location
| East | 0 |
| North | 0 |
| South | 1639 |
| West | 1200 |
| Addr Drctn | S |
| Address | 1639 S Blue Island Avenue |
| Addr Number | 1639 |
| Addr Street | Blue Island |
| Add Srch Num | 0 |
| City | Chicago |
| Dir | 18th St to Blue Island Ave, North on Blue Island Ave. Roosevelt to Racine, South on Racine then South on Blue Island Ave. |
| Elementary School URL | 299 |
| Geo Latitude | 0 |
| Geo Longitude | 0 |
| Geo Match Code | 0 |
| Geo Matched Method | 0 |
| Geo Quality | 0 |
| Geo Zoom Level | 0 |
| High School District | 299 |
| Middle Or Junior School District | 299 |
| Neighborhd | LOWER WEST SIDE |
| State | IL |
| Street Suffix | Avenue |
| Township | West Chicago |
| Waterfront YN | No |
| Zip | 60608 |
Condominium
| Board Number | 8 |
| Special Assessments | N |
| Assessments YN | 0 |
| Association Dues 2 | 0 |
| Association Fee2 | 0 |
| Association Fee Frequency | Not Applicable |
| Association YN | 0 |
| HOA Fee | $0.00 |
Financial
| Electric Expense | 0 |
| Fuel Expense | 0 |
| Gross Income | 0 |
| Insurance Expense | 0 |
| Land Lease YN | No |
| Lease Amount | 0 |
| Maintenance Expense | 0 |
| Manager Expense | 0 |
| Master Association Fee | No |
| Net Operating Income | 0 |
| Omt | 0 |
| Other Expense | 0 |
| Professional Management Expense | 0 |
| Special Service Area | N |
| Tax Exemptions | Homeowner |
| Tax Annual Amount | $11,115.96 |
| Tax Year | 2,023 |
| Trash Expense | 0 |
| Water Sewer Expense | 0 |
| Seller Consider Concession YN | 0 |
Sale History
| Concessions Amount | 0 |
| Sold Price | 0 |
Exterior
| Exterior Building Type | Brick |
| Lot Size Acres | 0 |
| Lot Sz | 110x24 |
| Patio YN | 0 |
| Pool Private YN | 0 |
| Property Attached YN | No |
| Style | Detached Single |
| Total Stories | 0 |
| Lot Size Area | 0 |
| Horse YN | No |
Parking
| Attached Garage YN | No |
| Carport Spaces | 0 |
| Number Remotes | 0 |
| Parking Features | Garage Door Opener,Garage,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached |
| Parking Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Parking Total | 2 |
| Parking YN | 0 |
| Garage YN | No |
| Carport YN | No |
Basement
| Basement Bathrooms (Y/N) | Yes |
| Bedrooms (Below Grade) | 2 |
| Basement | Finished,Full |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 0 |
| Basement YN | No |
Features
| Additional Parcels YN | No |
| Appliances | Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer |
| Appliances YN | 0 |
| Association Fee Includes | None |
| Cooling | None |
| Cooling YN | 0 |
| Disability Access and/or Equipped | No |
| Fireplace | 2 |
| Flor Cvrngs | Hardwood |
| General Information | Commuter Bus |
| Heat Eqpmnt | Natural Gas,Forced Air |
| Heating YN | 0 |
| Interr Ftrs | Vaulted Ceiling(s),Wet Bar |
| Keyword | 0 |
| New Construction YN | No |
| Number Of Units Total | 0 |
| Sewer Septc | Public Sewer |
| Sprinklers YN | 0 |
| View YN | 0 |
| Water | Lake Michigan |
| Well Depth | 0 |
| Well Gallons Per Minute | 0 |
| Well Pump Horsepower | 0 |
| Well Report YN | 0 |
| Window Features | Skylight(s) |
Condition
| Age | 100+ Years |
| Built Before 1978 (Y/N) | Yes |
| Rebuilt (Y/N) | No |
| Rehab (Y/N) | No |
| Yr Blt | 0 |
Terms
| Broker Owned/Interest (Y/N) | No |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Possession | Closing |
Listing Information
| LA1 First Nm | Kevin |
| LA1 Last Nam | Smith |
| List Agent Full Name | Kevin Smith |