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$699,999
1639 S Blue Island Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60608
Prime mixed-use investment opportunity in the heart of Pilsen! 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 commercial space features an open-concept layout with two large rooms, laundry, gas fireplace, a spacious kitchen, and a full bath-ideal for a live/work setup, gallery, office, or retail use. The basement is set up as garden unit apartment which is a 2 bed / 1 bath (~1,500 sq ft) with 9ft ceilings. The second floor offers a full 3 bed / 2 bath residence with an enclosed porch with a gas fireplace and wet bar for year-round entertaining. The master suite also has a gas fireplace and full bath. 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. Property is currently set up as a single-family home and building will be vacant at closing. 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”
Property Details
Price:
$699,999
MLS #:
MRD12456994
Status:
Active
Beds:
0
Baths:
0
Address:
1639 S Blue Island Avenue
Type:
Commercial
Subtype:
Mixed Use
Neighborhood:
CHI – Lower West Side
City:
Chicago
Listed Date:
Aug 28, 2025
State:
IL
Total Sq Ft:
4,000
ZIP:
60608
Year Built:
1885
Schools
School District:
299
Interior
Cooling
None
Fireplaces Total
3
Exterior
Parking Spots
2
Financial
Tax Year
2023
Taxes
$11,116
Debra Dobbs is one of Chicago’s top realtors with more than 41 years in the real estate business.
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1639 S Blue Island Avenue
Chicago, IL
$699,999
1639 S Blue Island Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60608
Prime mixed-use investment opportunity in the heart of Pilsen! 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 commercial space features an open-concept layout with two large rooms, laundry, gas fireplace, a spacious kitchen, and a full bath-ideal for a live/work setup, gallery, office, or retail use. The basement is set up as garden unit apartment which is a 2 bed / 1 bath (~1,500 sq ft) with 9ft ceilings. The second floor offers a full 3 bed / 2 bath residence with an enclosed porch with a gas fireplace and wet bar for year-round entertaining. The master suite also has a gas fireplace and full bath. 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. Property is currently set up as a single-family home and building will be vacant at closing. 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”
Property Details
Price:
$699,999
MLS #:
MRD12457078
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
5
Address:
1639 S Blue Island Avenue
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Mixed Use
Neighborhood:
CHI – Lower West Side
City:
Chicago
Listed Date:
Aug 28, 2025
State:
IL
Finished Sq Ft:
4,000
Total Sq Ft:
4,000
ZIP:
60608
Year Built:
1885
Schools
School District:
299
Interior
Cooling
None
Fireplaces Total
3
Exterior
Parking Spots
2
Financial
Tax Year
2023
Taxes
$11,116
Debra Dobbs is one of Chicago’s top realtors with more than 41 years in the real estate business.
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