OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2022 for $240K

$337,979

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,449/mo

•

—

sq ft

538 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609

About this home

Multi-familyProperty Type

1884Year Built

3,049 sq ftLot Size

Listed by Jimmy Li • Chi Real Estate Group LLC

Bought with Israel Fuentes • RE/MAX 10

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11451382

Redfin Estimate

$337,979

$98K since sold in August 2022$1,000 since October

Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 28.6% lower than the average sale price ($474K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$560,000
A
5 beds2 baths— sq ft
3333 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$320,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,300 sq ft
4161 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60609
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$559,900
C
6 beds3 baths— sq ft
3241 S Parnell Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$330,000
D
5 beds2 baths— sq ft
3524 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
SOLD OCT 22, 2026
$572,125
E
4 beds2 baths1,060 sq ft
3128 S Parnell Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$500,000
F
5 beds2.5 baths1,492 sq ft
3154 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60616

Claim this home to receive a free report every month with insights on the changing estimate.

Earn from this home

Sell

$143,763

Est. take-home

List your home with Redfin and save $1,690

Refinance

Est. cash available

Get cash now or lower your monthly rate

Market trends in Canaryville, IL

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

98.2%

+2.7% MoM

Median sale price

$557K

$81K MoM

Avg. days on market

67d

48 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 13 HRS AGO
$385,000
4 beds2 baths— sq ft
5434 S Seeley Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
NEW
$325,000
8 beds2 baths— sq ft
4448 S Princeton Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
NEW
$399,000
8 beds4 baths— sq ft
4812 S Elizabeth St, Chicago, IL 60609
$475,000
5 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
3805 S Honore St, Chicago, IL 60609
$418,000
5 beds2 baths2,484 sq ft
4555 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60609
$217,900
5 beds1 bath1,120 sq ft
5303 S Winchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
$410,000
— beds— baths5,550 sq ft
4817 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
$437,500
3 beds3.5 baths4,000 sq ft
Chicago, IL 60609
3D WALKTHROUGH
$382,000
2 beds2 baths1,600 sq ft
3500 S Sangamon St #314, Chicago, IL 60609
$207,000
4 beds2 baths— sq ft
5416 S Seeley Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
See all

Provided by Redfin

Sale history for 538 W Root St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Sep 1, 2022

Sold

$225,000

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11451382

Aug 30, 2022

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$240,000

Aug 4, 2022

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Jun 30, 2022

Listed (Active)

$259,000

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11359003

Jun 30, 2022

Listing Removed

—

May 16, 2022

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10896306

Nov 13, 2020

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$150,000

Oct 9, 2020

Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))

—

Oct 9, 2020

Listing Removed

—

Oct 8, 2020

Listed (New)

$159,900

Tax history for 538 W Root St

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,075 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,794

Year built

1882

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Cook County

APN

20041150300000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 2026.

RT-4

Residential Two-Flat, Townhouse and Multi-Unit District

The primary purpose of the RT districts is to accommodate detached houses, two-flats, townhouses and low-density, multi-unit residential buildings at a density and building scale that is compatible with RS districts. The districts are intended to be applied in areas characterized by a mix of housing types. The districts are also intended to provide a gradual transition between RS districts and higher density RM districts. The RT districts are differentiated primarily on the basis of allowed density (minimum lot area per unit) and floor area ratios.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Day care facility
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Group
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Bed & breakfast
Office
Public service

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking: None

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3

Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 12

Multi-Unit Information
3 Br Unit(s) In Bldg: Yes

Unit Type 1 Information
Floor Number: 1
# of Rooms: 6
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Appliances and Features: None
Security Deposit: 0
Tenant Pays: None
Lease Expiration Date: 0

Unit Type 2 Information
Floor Number: 1
# of Rooms: 6
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Appliances and Features: None
Tenant Pays: None
Lease Expiration Date: 0

Exterior

Building Information
# Of Units in Building: 2
Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes

Property Information
Property Type: Two to Four Units
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2021
Parcel Number: 20041150300000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 25 X 125
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,383
Tax Year: 2020

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas

Location

School Information
Elementary School District: 299
Middle Or Junior School District: 299
High School District: 299

Location Information
Township: South Chicago
Corporate Limits: Chicago
Directions: South to Root, west to 538

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,794
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,075 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1882
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 20041150300000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Minnie Minoso Academy

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

5/10

Tilden Career Communty Academy High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

1/10

Provided by GreatSchools

Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

3/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 10-14% chance 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 101° 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

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

Chicago, IL • 60609

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

10.3 hrs

3.3 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Estimated sale price

$322,000 – $389,000

Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $3,380 in fees. 3 minutes to get started.

Need the cash from your home fast? Sell to .

Nearby similar homes

NEW

$528,000

9 beds6 baths— sq ft

2926 S Lyman St, Chicago, IL 60608

Corner lot • Unique views • Expansive layout

NEW CONSTRUCTION

$1,125,000

9 beds6 baths— sq ft

4605 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60653

Expansive peninsula • Curated built-in bar • Built-in niches

$999,950

9 beds6 baths— sq ft

4053 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60653

In-unit laundry • Quartz countertops • Modern cabinetry

$460,000

7 beds3 baths— sq ft

3303 S Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL 60608

Local shops • Restaurants • 2,976 sq ft lot

$449,500

12 beds4 baths— sq ft

4813 S Racine St, Chicago, IL 60609

3,200 sq ft lot • 2 garage spots • Built 1900

$239,000

6 beds3 baths— sq ft

4811 S Elizabeth St, Chicago, IL 60609

Newer furnace • Enclosed rear porch • 3,000 sq ft lot

New listings for sale in 60609

NEW 13 HRS AGO

$385,000

4 beds2 baths— sq ft

5434 S Seeley Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Two-unit building • Large kitchen • Formal dining room

NEW3D WALKTHROUGH

$325,000

8 beds2 baths— sq ft

4448 S Princeton Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

New kitchen • Vinyl flooring • Ceiling fans

NEW

$399,000

8 beds4 baths— sq ft

4812 S Elizabeth St, Chicago, IL 60609

Legal units • Income potential • Full attic

$475,000

5 beds2.5 baths— sq ft

3805 S Honore St, Chicago, IL 60609

Plenty of storage • Full kitchen • Full basement

$418,000

5 beds2 baths2,484 sq ft

4555 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60609

3,125 sq ft lot • 2 garage spots • Built 1900

$217,900

5 beds1 bath1,120 sq ft

5303 S Winchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

3,125 sq ft lot • 2 garage spots • Built 1959

$410,000

— beds— baths5,550 sq ft

4817 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Prime location • 2,275 sq ft lot • Built 1893

$437,500

3 beds3.5 baths4,000 sq ft

Chicago, IL 60609

3,125 sq ft lot • Built 1890

3D WALKTHROUGH

$382,000

2 beds2 baths1,600 sq ft

3500 S Sangamon St #314, Chicago, IL 60609

13-foot ceilings • Oversized windows • Skyline views

Home values near 538 W Root St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
518 West Root St Apartment 1, Chicago, IL 8 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$512,172
537 West Root St Apartment 1, Chicago, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1702 Sq. Ft.	$291,731
540 West Root St, Chicago, IL 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1364 Sq. Ft.	—
544 West Root St, Chicago, IL 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2600 Sq. Ft.	$643,295
528 West Root St, Chicago, IL 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2600 Sq. Ft.	$598,372
4139 South Wallace St, Chicago, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 939 Sq. Ft.	$250,186
4105 South Wallace St, Chicago, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2583 Sq. Ft.	$756,651

Address	Redfin Estimate
543 West Root St, Chicago, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$634,419
523 West Root St, Chicago, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$282,642
514 West Root St, Chicago, IL 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2600 Sq. Ft.	$619,464
532 West Root St, Chicago, IL 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2600 Sq. Ft.	$601,600
526 West Root St, Chicago, IL 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2600 Sq. Ft.	$616,365
4135 South Wallace St, Chicago, IL 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
4109 South Wallace St, Chicago, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2583 Sq. Ft.	$666,400

Address	Redfin Estimate
541 West Root St Apartment 1, Chicago, IL 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2672 Sq. Ft.	$329,694
521 West Root St, Chicago, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2445 Sq. Ft.	$610,035
522 West Root St, Chicago, IL 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2600 Sq. Ft.	$639,555
530 West Root St, Chicago, IL 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2600 Sq. Ft.	$585,502
541 West Root St, Chicago, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
4103 South Wallace St, Chicago, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2583 Sq. Ft.	$700,642
4109 South Wallace St, Chicago, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2583 Sq. Ft.	$741,705

Property information provided by MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid when last listed in 2022. This data may not match . Learn more.

Download the Redfin App on the Apple App Store

Download the Redfin App from the Google Play Store

Join us

Become an Agent

Get referrals

Careers

Find homes faster

About us

Find us

Subsidiaries

Affiliated Business

Countries

United States

Canada

Updated September 2025: By searching, you agree to the Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.

Do not sell or share my personal information.

REDFIN and all REDFIN variants, WALK SCORE, and the R logos, are trademarks of Redfin Corporation, registered or pending in the USPTO.

Redfin Brokerage Licenses

California DRE #01521930

Redfin is licensed to do business in New York as Redfin Real Estate. NY Standard Operating Procedures

New Mexico Real Estate Licenses

TREC: Info About Brokerage Services, Consumer Protection Notice

All mortgage lending products and information are provided by Rocket Mortgage, LLC | NMLS #3030; www.NMLSConsumerAccess.org. Licensed in 50 states. This site is not authorized by the New York State Department of Financial Services for mortgage solicitation or loan applications activities related to properties located in the State of New York.

Redfin Corporation is an affiliated business of Rocket Limited Partnership. Each company, and their subsidiaries, are separate legal entities operated and managed through its own management and governance structures.

If you are using a screen reader, or having trouble reading this website, please call Redfin Customer Support for help at 1-844-759-7732.

REDFIN IS COMMITTED TO AND ABIDES BY THE FAIR HOUSING ACT AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT. READ REDFIN'S FAIR HOUSING POLICY AND THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR HOUSING NOTICE.

GreatSchools Ratings provided by GreatSchools.org.

60634 homes for sale
60657 homes for sale
60638 homes for sale
60614 homes for sale
60631 homes for sale

New City homes for sale
Back of the Yards homes for sale
Southwest Side homes for sale
Canaryville homes for sale

Houses for rent in Chicago	Agents near me	Glenview, IL homes for sale	Chicago Housing Market
Houses for sale near me	Chicago, IL homes for sale	Evanston, IL homes for sale
Land for sale near me	Naperville, IL homes for sale	Oak Park, IL homes for sale
Open Houses near me	Schaumburg, IL homes for sale	Chicago Property Records
Condos for sale near me	Arlington Heights, IL homes for sale	IL New Listings

Arlington Heights homes for sale
Glenview homes for sale
Naperville homes for sale

About this home

Redfin Estimate

Earn from this home

Market trends in Canaryville, IL

Sale history for 538 W Root St

Tax history for 538 W Root St

Public record

Property details

Around this home

Schools

Lifestyle

Climate risks

Historical weather

Sun exposure

Nearby similar homes

New listings for sale in 60609

Home values near 538 W Root St

More real estate resources