Positioned in the heart of Chicago's historic Woodlawn neighborhood, this classic two flat presents an attractive opportunity for investors, owner occupants, and buyers seeking long-term value in an evolving South Side market. The property combines the enduring appeal of a traditional Chicago multifamily with multiple avenues to enhance income, improve value, and build equity. The building features two residential units: a 2 bed /1 bath first floor unit and a 3 bed /1 bath second floor unit. Both apartments offer generous living areas, abundant natural light, high ceilings, and the architectural character associated with Chicago's classic two flats. A full basement provides valuable storage and potential for future expansion or additional usable space, while on site parking adds convenience and enhances tenant appeal. From an investment perspective, the property offers several compelling strategies, including buy and hold, value add renovation, rental income optimization, and owner occupant house hacking. Investors have the opportunity to capitalize on the property's existing two units while exploring improvements that could increase rents, strengthen tenant demand, and enhance long term asset value. The property is situated near the University of Chicago, Jackson Park, and the Obama Presidential Center, as well as the ongoing redevelopment and investment throughout the Woodlawn corridor. Continued neighborhood revitalization, proximity to major institutions, transportation, parks, and cultural amenities provide a strong foundation for future demand and potential appreciation. For investors looking to acquire a multifamily asset in a neighborhood undergoing significant transformation, this Woodlawn two flat offers a compelling combination of income potential, value add upside, and long term appreciation prospects. Tenant on 1st floor pays $1650/month for rent plus utilities.
West Woodlawn, located between Washington Park and Jackson Park, is a residential and academic Chicago neighborhood with classic brick two-flats and leafy boulevards. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around 63rd Street and Cottage Grove Avenue, where storefront corridors and campus-bound foot traffic set the daily rhythm. The Rebuild Foundation’s Stony Island Arts Bank and the South Side Community Art Center serve as cultural anchors with a strong sense of place. Blocks of greystones and courtyard buildings sit alongside newer infill near the University of Chicago. Green space and lakefront paths shape weekend routines. Transit lines and wide arterials keep the geography legible and connected.
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Market insights
6602 S Marquette Rd · $325,000
SALE-TO-LIST
99.5%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$325,000
Median list price in this area is $483,855. (49% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
11% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
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Interior features
11 total rooms
Unfinished full basement
Some photos virtually staged
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms total
Unit 1 (1st floor) has 2 bedrooms
Unit 2 (2nd floor) has 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms total
Unit 1 has 1 full bathroom
Unit 2 has 1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Each unit includes stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave
Laundry & utility
Tenant-paid utilities for units: electric, gas, and heat
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Exterior features
25 x 125 standard Chicago lot
Rehab completed in 2024
Located on a lot zoned MULTI
Directions: Take 67th Street to Marquette, north to property
Home design
Two- to four-unit building
Fee simple ownership
Building is over 100 years old
Built before 1978
Parking
2 parking spaces, off-alley access
Construction
Brick and stone construction
Utilities
Water from Lake Michigan
Public sewer
Financial info
Two-unit building
Unit 1 rent: $1,650 (lease through December 1, 2026)
Unit 2 current lease expiration date listed
Other
Special Service Area: No
Holds earnest money; possession at closing
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Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Cook County
APN
20222250190000
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Last updated by owner on Jan 8, 2025.
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
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Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Bed & breakfast
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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 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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