Let your tenants pay the mortgage in this fully renovated legal 3-flat located in red-hot Woodlawn-one of Chicago's fastest appreciating neighborhoods. Perfect for first-time buyers or investors, this property was completely updated in 2017 with over $200K in permitted renovations and has been meticulously maintained since. Featuring two 3-bedroom units and one 2-bedroom unit, with total potential rents of $4,300+/month, all tenants pay their own gas and electric. Zoning certification obtained in September 2019. Laundry hookups are in place-add coin laundry for additional income. Room to add a parking pad for even more cash flow. Prime location just minutes from the University of Chicago, Hyde Park, the lakefront, Metra, Green Line, Jewel-Osco, and Greenline Coffee. This is a rare opportunity on a historic landmark block. Don't miss out-schedule your showing today!
Multi-familyProperty Type
1905Year Built
3,484 sq ftLot Size
Listed by Gahynne Hawkins• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Let your tenants pay your mortgage and live for free! The Woodlawn neighborhood is red-hot and one of the fastest appreciating Chicagoland neighborhoods! This is a lay-up and an excellent opportunity for a smart first-time home buyer that wants to start building a rental portfolio! Building was completely renovated in 2017 and has been maintained beautifully. There was a quality $200,000 renovation performed (All work performed with permits). There is plenty of equity built into the asking price which provides the new home owner with the room to customize the vacant unit to your liking! 2 flat properties are selling for $400,000 in Woodlawn within a mile of this property and this is a legal 3 unit building (Zoning certification obtained in September 2019). The occupied units are being rented below market rate per owner preference. Both tenants have month-to-month lease agreements. The 3 bedroom units can rent for $1,300+ and the 2 bedroom unit can rent for $1,100+. That's $3,700+ per month in monthly rental income! Tenants pay their own electric and gas! Laundry hook up already prepared, add coin laundry for extra cash flow. You can also add a parking pad for about $2,000 for even more cash flow. This is a Chicago land mark block! Close proximity to The University of Chicago! A few blocks away from the Green Line and the Metra! Hyde Park is next door! The Lakefront is near and the property is also around the corner from the new 61st/Cottage Grove Jewel grocery! Greenline Coffee one block away! Make an offer, this one won't last long!
Public Records
Oct 28, 1976
Sold
$23,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,082 (+2.9%)
$4,650 + $19,350
$24,000
2022
$4,936 (+2.3%)
$4,650 + $19,350
$24,000
2021
$4,826 (+32.2%)
$4,650 + $19,350
$24,000
2020
$3,652 (−2.4%)
$4,650 + $11,743
$16,393
2019
$3,743 (+1.7%)
$4,650 + $13,979
$18,629
2018
$3,680 (−16.9%)
$4,650 + $13,979
$18,629
2017
$4,429 (+7.5%)
$4,092 + $16,484
$20,576
2016
$4,121 (+9.3%)
$4,092 + $16,484
$20,576
2015
$3,770 (+11.2%)
$4,092 + $16,484
$20,576
2014
$3,390 (+2.0%)
$3,348 + $14,925
$18,273
2013
$3,323 (+1.3%)
$3,348 + $14,925
$18,273
2012
$3,279 (+301.3%)
$3,348 + $14,925
$18,273
2011
$817 (+10.6%)
$4,464 + $18,387
$22,851
2010
$739 (+6.6%)
$4,464 + $18,387
$22,851
2009
$693 (−71.4%)
$4,464 + $18,387
$22,851
2008
$2,421 (+194.2%)
$3,868 + $21,069
$24,937
2007
$823
$3,868 + $21,069
$24,937
Tax history for 6149 S Rhodes Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,082 (+2.9%)
$4,650 + $19,350
$24,000
2022
$4,936 (+2.3%)
$4,650 + $19,350
$24,000
2021
$4,826 (+32.2%)
$4,650 + $19,350
$24,000
2020
$3,652 (−2.4%)
$4,650 + $11,743
$16,393
2019
$3,743 (+1.7%)
$4,650 + $13,979
$18,629
2018
$3,680 (−16.9%)
$4,650 + $13,979
$18,629
2017
$4,429 (+7.5%)
$4,092 + $16,484
$20,576
2016
$4,121 (+9.3%)
$4,092 + $16,484
$20,576
2015
$3,770 (+11.2%)
$4,092 + $16,484
$20,576
2014
$3,390 (+2.0%)
$3,348 + $14,925
$18,273
2013
$3,323 (+1.3%)
$3,348 + $14,925
$18,273
2012
$3,279 (+301.3%)
$3,348 + $14,925
$18,273
2011
$817 (+10.6%)
$4,464 + $18,387
$22,851
2010
$739 (+6.6%)
$4,464 + $18,387
$22,851
2009
$693 (−71.4%)
$4,464 + $18,387
$22,851
2008
$2,421 (+194.2%)
$3,868 + $21,069
$24,937
2007
$823
$3,868 + $21,069
$24,937
*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
6
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,720 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,024
Year built
1908
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Cook County
APN
20154110160000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 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
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 8
# of Bedrooms Possible: 8
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Finished, Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 17
Multi-Unit Information
3 Br Unit(s) In Bldg: Yes
Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Unit Type 1 Information
# of Rooms: 5
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Appliances and Features: Stove,Refrigerator,Microwave
Security Deposit: 1000
Rent: $1,000
Tenant Pays: Electric,Gas
Lease Expiration Date: MO/MO
Unit Type 2 Information
Floor Number: 1
# of Rooms: 6
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Appliances and Features: Stove,Refrigerator,Microwave,Hardwood Floors
Security Deposit: N/A
Tenant Pays: Electric,Gas
Lease Expiration Date: N/A
Unit Type 3 Information
Floor Number: 2
# of Rooms: 6
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Appliances and Features: Stove,Refrigerator,Microwave,Hardwood Floors
Security Deposit: $1,200
Rent: $1,200
Tenant Pays: Electric,Gas
Lease Expiration Date: MO/MO
Exterior
Building Information
# Of Units in Building: 3
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Information
Property Type: Two to Four Units
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2017
General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
Parcel Number: 20154110160000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 30x122
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,642.93
Tax Year: 2024
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: 299
Middle Or Junior School District: 299
High School District: 299
Location Information
Township: Hyde Park
Corporate Limits: Chicago
Directions: Take East 61st Street to Rhodes Ave then drive South to the property.
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,024
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,720 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1908
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 20154110160000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing, Immediate
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
Fiske Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
2/10
Hyde Park Academy High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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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
1% 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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Historical weather
Chicago, IL • 60637
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$503,000 – $609,000
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