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531 W 61st Pl, Chicago, IL, 60621

5beds
2baths
--sqft
$169,000
--price/sqft
$1,948/moest. monthly cost
$77,920/yrincome needed

About This Home

Gorgeous, renovated brick two-flat is an investor's dream and guarantees YEARS of cash flow with long term tenants! This is a solid investment that will produce great returns!! Tenants will enjoy living in a quiet neighborhood convenient to The University of Chicago, major highways, public transportation, restaurants, shopping, and Lake Michigan. In-unit features include: Brand New Appliances, Open Concept Layout, Large Closet Space, and LED Lighting. This property won't last!

Getting Around

66
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
72
TransitExcellent Transit
56
BikeBikeable

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1908

Materials

  • Construction materials: Brick

Notable Dates

  • Major remodel year: 2017

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Multi Family

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Unfinished,Full

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Heating

  • Heating features: Natural Gas,Forced Air

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 20163190100000
  • Zoning: MULTI
  • Special condition: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 3,125 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 25X125

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Yes,Owned

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Tornado
Winter Weather
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties

Flood
Other
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $854$10,248
Home Insurance *$721$8,652
Property Taxes $243$2,916
Electricity $130$1,569
Total$1,948$23,376
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$66,788/yr
40% on housing$58,440/yr
45% on housing$51,946/yr

Illinois FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 1,961Commercial: 62
Total Premiums$4.35M
Total Exposure$370.02M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 15.1%
15.1%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.8%
-0.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

--This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 60621$111
Cook County$225

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 60621$61
Cook County$219

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-20Listed for sale$169,000
2026-04-20Listing removed$179,000
2026-02-04Listed for sale$179,000
2026-01-23Contingent$179,000
2025-12-20Price change$179,000
2025-12-18Listed for sale$189,000
2025-12-18Listing removed$189,000
2025-12-13Contingent$189,000
2025-11-03Price change$189,000
2025-09-17Listed for sale$199,000
2020-12-25Listing removed--
2020-12-25Contingent$180,000
2020-11-05Pending sale$180,000
2020-11-03Listed for sale$180,000
2020-10-01Listing removed$180,000
2020-09-09Listed for sale$180,000
2019-07-23Listing removed$179,900
2019-04-01Price change$179,900
2018-12-11Price change$184,900
2018-12-01Price change$189,000
2018-11-17Price change$194,000
2018-11-07Price change$199,000
2018-10-25Listed for sale$209,000
2017-10-24Listing removed$1,200
2017-09-24Listed for rent$1,200

For Sale by Agent

AgentDimitris Mellos
BrokerageJames Group Properties LLC

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