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Investment Highlights
- Six spacious two-bedroom units with below-market rents creating immediate upside potential.
- Easy access to I-94, CTA Red Line, and Metra Electric for convenient connectivity to downtown Chicago.
- Multiple recent capital improvements including electrical upgrade, new boiler, and hot water tank.
- Located near the Obama Presidential Center and other major South Side revitalization projects driving long-term value.
Executive Summary
8138 South Calumet Avenue offers a rare opportunity to acquire a well-maintained six-unit multifamily building in Chicago's established Chatham neighborhood. This long-term family-owned property features six spacious two-bedroom apartments, each providing immediate upside through strategic improvements and rent repositioning. Current rents are below market, creating significant value-add potential for investors seeking enhanced returns. Recent capital improvements include a new boiler (2022), updated electrical service (400 AMP in 2022), a new hot water system (2021), and regular roof maintenance, minimizing near-term repair obligations. Additional opportunities exist to convert select units into three-bedroom layouts, add a garden apartment (subject to zoning and approval), and integrate on-site laundry for incremental income streams. The property benefits from its prime location in a quiet residential block, just steps from local amenities and strong transit connections. Easy access to the Dan Ryan Expressway (I-94), nearby CTA Red Line and Metra Electric stations, and proximity to the growing South Side cultural corridor—including the recently opened Barack Obama Presidential Center—position this asset within a dynamic market for long-term appreciation and stable cash flow.
Property Facts
| Price | $575,000 | Apartment Style | Mid-Rise |
| Price Per Unit | $95,833 | Building Class | B |
| Sale Type | Investment | Lot Size | 0.19 AC |
| No. Units | 6 | Building Size | 9,030 SF |
| Property Type | Multifamily | No. Stories | 4 |
| Property Subtype | Apartment | Year Built | 1928 |
| Zoning | RS-2 - Apartment Use | ||
| Price | $575,000 |
| Price Per Unit | $95,833 |
| Sale Type | Investment |
| No. Units | 6 |
| Property Type | Multifamily |
| Property Subtype | Apartment |
| Apartment Style | Mid-Rise |
| Building Class | B |
| Lot Size | 0.19 AC |
| Building Size | 9,030 SF |
| No. Stories | 4 |
| Year Built | 1928 |
| Zoning | RS-2 - Apartment Use |
Unit Mix Information
| Description | No. Units | Avg. Rent/Mo | SF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+1 | 6 | - | - |
Moderately walkable
70/100
Moderately drivable
70/100
Good public transit
70/100
Fairly bikeable
50/100
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