Attention Developers, Builders and Investors! Great development opportunity to build or invest in the Woodlawn area with 5064 sq. ft. of land. This area is growing with lots of local amenities such as the new Obama Presidential Center, The Museum of Science and Industry, the Reva and David Logan Center. Its prime location with access to Washington Park, Jackson Park with Golf Course, the Midway Plaisance and the University of Chicago south campus which are all just minutes away. Lots of local favorites, Truth Be Told, Robust Coffee Lounge, Farmers Market and much more. Close to Jewel Grocery Store, Lakefront, Beaches and Harbor. Just steps to transportation via CTA Greenline train, multiple bus routes, the Metra and quick access to Lake Shore Drive which takes just minutes to downtown Chicago. Drive by today or call listing agent for access to walk the property.
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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Sale and tax history for 1524 E Marquette Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12742978
Oct 28, 2026
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12796286
Oct 28, 2026
Listed (Active)
$350,000
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12569080
Jul 31, 2026
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12361824
Feb 15, 2026
Listing Removed
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Feb 9, 2005
Sold
$192,000
Public Records
Jan 24, 2005
Sold
$184,000
Public Records
Jun 17, 2004
Sold
$213,000
Public Records
May 25, 2004
Sold
$216,000
Public Records
Sep 16, 2003
Sold
$70,000
Public Records
Apr 2, 2003
Sold
$12,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$1,179 (+2.9%)
$6,330
2022
$1,146 (+2.3%)
$5,570
2021
$1,120 (−9.7%)
$5,570
2020
$1,241 (+10.9%)
$5,570
2019
$1,119 (+1.7%)
$5,570
2018
$1,100 (+26.2%)
$5,570
2017
$872 (−14.0%)
$4,051
2016
$1,014
$5,064
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5,064 Sq. Ft.
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Cook County
APN
20232210210000
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Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 2026.
RM-5
Residential Multi-Unit District 5
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
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
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
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Chicago, IL • 60637
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Sun exposure
43/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1524 E Marquette Rd
$347,960
$2,040 under list price of $350K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $250K to $410K.