Wrightwood, located between Lincoln Park and Lakeview, is a residential and walkable Chicago neighborhood with tree-lined side streets and classic brick architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Southport Corridor near W Southport Ave and W Wrightwood Ave, where boutiques, coffee counters, and low-key restaurants line the sidewalks. Music Box Theatre and the Southport Brown Line station add a steady cultural pulse and transit rhythm. Brick two-flats, greystones, and courtyard buildings shape a tidy streetscape. Wrightwood Park and its fieldhouse set a calm, green anchor for daily routines. Small patios and corner storefronts keep the pace social without feeling loud.
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Market insights
970 W Montana St · $2,600,000
DAYS ON MARKET
2 days
The average home goes pending in 67 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.2%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$2,600,000
Median list price in this area is $465,000. (82% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
13% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Three-story brick building previously used as office space. It is currently vacant and ready to use as is, or rehab it for personal use. Currently under the umbrella of DePaul University's PD and will remain in that umbrella. No parking available. The building occupies entire width and length of the lot. There is an abandoned in place dumbwaiter in the building that has been walled in and can be left in place or removed by the buyer. Building is adjacent to the L on the east side.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$16,879 (+8.7%)
$54,572 + $149,708
$204,280
2022
$15,529
$44,010 + $31,491
$75,501
Public record
Beds
21
Baths
4
Stories
3
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2,934 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
9,690
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
9,690
Year built
1891
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Cook County
APN
14294230210000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 16-24% 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 99° 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, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Chicago, IL • 60614
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 15% for direct sun exposure in Chicago. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
5.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 970 W Montana St
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $2,275,000 and $3,532,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $2.3M to $3.5M.