Prime Woodlawn Development Opportunity! Build in one of Chicago's most dynamic, well-connected neighborhoods. This location offers unmatched access to Washington Park, Jackson Park, the Midway Plaisance, and UChicago's south campus. Transit is seamless via the CTA Green Line, Metra, bus routes, and DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Enjoy vibrant local anchors including the Obama Presidential Center, MSI, and the Logan Center, alongside neighborhood favorites like Bar David, Truth Be Told, Robust Coffee, and the 61st St Farmers Market. Daily conveniences-from Jewel-Osco to lakefront beaches and harbors-are minutes away. Perfect for single-family, multi-unit, or creative mixed-use projects. Contact us today to walk the site!
Vacant landProperty Type
0.34 acresLot Size
$1,173,529Price/Acres
Listed by Michelle Browne• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Listed by Naja Morris• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Woodlawn, located between Washington Park and Jackson Park, is a historic and lake-adjacent Chicago neighborhood with stately greystones and broad, park-lined boulevards. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around 63rd Street and Cottage Grove Avenue, where storefront corridors, corner eateries, and everyday errands set a steady street rhythm. The Museum of Science and Industry anchors the eastern edge, while the South Shore Cultural Center adds lakefront grandeur and programming. Tree-canopied blocks mix classic brick two-flats with courtyard buildings, giving the streetscape a grounded, architectural feel. The Midway Plaisance frames the north with long green sightlines and paths. Metra Electric stations stitch the neighborhood into the city’s rail grid.
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Property details
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Interior features
Vacant land (no buildings on parcel)
Exterior features
City street frontage
Asphalt road access
Dimensions approximately 119 x 126
Home design
Land parcel (Fee Simple ownership)
Construction
No structures on site
Utilities
Utilities: unknown — verify with utility providers
Financial info
Annual property tax reported for 2024: $3,807.19
Special service area: No
Other
Possession at closing
Earnest money is held
Electricity and solar
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The RM5 districts are intended to accommodate multi-unit residential buildings. The RM5 district differs from the RM5.5 district only in terms of the maximum building height allowed. Applicable height limits in RM5 generally limit buildings to a maximum of 3.5 to 4 stories structures.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
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Housing-Other
Bed & breakfast
Educational / school
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Chicago, IL • 60637
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 6% for direct sun exposure in Chicago. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1457-1459 E Marquette Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $77,000 and $260,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $77K to $260K.