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$239,900

5542 Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60644
5 Beds2 Baths7 days
5542 Monroe Street·Chicago, IL 60644
5Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
1915Year Built
About This Home

This beautiful 2-unit brick building offers an excellent chance to live in one unit and rent out the other. The second-floor unit features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, an updated kitchen, and modern appliances. The first-floor unit offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Owned by the same family for years, the roof is under 5 years old and updated plumbing and electrical systems from less than 10 years ago. The unfinished basement provides tons of potential for added living space or storage. Conveniently located minutes from Oak Park, Forest Park, shopping, restaurants, the I-290 expressway, and public transportation (CTA & Metra). This property is being rehabbed. There is one tenant on the second floor. The first floor has been updated and duplexed to the basement . Please call Tameka if you have any questions.

MLS# 12285112Listed September 30, 2025Residential Income
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms5
Total Bathrooms2
Total Rooms11

Size & Structure

Garage Spaces2
Year Built1915
Lot Size3720

Location

CountyCook
TownshipWest Chicago
Zip Code60644

Financial

List Price$239,900
Annual Taxes (2022)$4,319
Monthly Tax Est.$360
Parcel #16161000280000
Interior Features

Heating

Natural Gas

Basement

UnfinishedFull
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Brick
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Lake MichiganPublic

Parking

Off SiteGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$4,319
Tax Year 2022
Monthly Tax Est.
$360
per month
Property Location

5542 Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60644 — Cook County

$239,900
5542 Monroe Street
5 bd2 ba
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IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
7 days on market
2-car garage
3720
$4,319/yr taxes
$1,621
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$1,261/mo
Property Tax
$360/mo
$239,900
20% — $47,980
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$191,920
Down Payment
$47,980

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
Keller Williams Preferred Rlty
Agent: Tameka Lewis-Madkins
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