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2149 W 18TH Place, Chicago, IL 60608Listing ID 12679419

2149 W 18TH Place, Chicago, IL 60608

Contingent
CHI - Lower West Side
Time on site: 56 daysLast updated: Jun 27, 2026
Property Type
Property Type
Residential Income
Property Sub Type
Property Sub Type
-
Bedrooms
Bedrooms
9
Bathrooms
Bathrooms
5
Days on Site
Days on Site
50
Heating
Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Garages
Garages
2
Parking
Parking
Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Legal updated brick/frame 4-unit in a strong Pilsen location, with an additional 5th garden-level space featuring a kitchenette and bath. The property also includes a 2-car garage, expandable attic storage, and three full levels of usable space. Excellent location between two Pink Line CTA stops, near a cul-de-sac block, school/park, Harrison Park, and the National Museum of Mexican Art just a few blocks east. Head east on 18th Street directly into Pilsen's restaurant scene, Thalia Hall, cafes, brunch spots, shops, and neighborhood amenities. Easy access to UIC, University Village, the Medical District, Roosevelt Collection, South Loop, downtown-adjacent neighborhoods, and the lakefront. 3 New Furnaces 2026, New Roof 2011, Water heaters mid-life. The residential units are currently occupied on term leases with average rents around $1,550/month. Layouts include 1-bedroom plus den / 1-bath units, plus a large on-grade garden-level studio space with 1 bath that is currently vacant and ready for the next owner's ideas. The 2-car garage is currently rented to two of the units. This is a solid armchair investment with existing income in place and clear upside. Units are in average rental condition, with some remaining TLC and light updates likely best completed during future turnovers. Continued improvements such as in-unit laundry, updated kitchens, and bath renovations may support higher rents over time. Common laundry is located at the rear of the garden level, along with electrical panels. Water heaters are located in both the garden level and attic. The building has 3 forced-air heating systems, a floor space heater in the garden level, and one wall-mounted space heater in Unit 1F. Four window A/C units are included with the property. Deep renter pool from Pilsen, UIC, University Village, the Medical District, and nearby downtown-adjacent neighborhoods. Lot size approximately 24.5' x 124'. A great opportunity for an investor seeking current income, location strength, and long-term value-add potential. Actual Rents now: 1F 1250 (garage space) until 8/1/26 , 1R 1400 until 10/1/26 , 2F 1400 9/1/26, 2R 1600 (garage space) until 8/15/27. Total actual rent is $5650. With Potential to be $7000 with a few basic moves.

Property Information

Property Details

Location

Address
2149 W 18TH Place
County
Cook
City
Chicago
Zip Code
60608
Subdivision
CHI - Lower West Side
School District
299
MLS Area
CHI - Lower West Side

Interior Features

Beds and Baths

Bedrooms
9

Building

Building Information

Construction
Brick
Foundation
Block, Concrete Perimeter

Financial

Special Conditions
None

Property Taxes

Tax Annual Amount
$8,900
Tax Year
2025
Keller Williams ONEChicago, (312) 216-2422

Market Report for 60608

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