Chicago, IL 60637 532 E 61st Street
$295,000



2 more


                    Presented By: Exit Strategy Realty / EMA Management
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Prime Development Opportunity in rapidly redeveloping Woodlawn at 532-536 E. 61st St. Exceptional opportunity to acquire a large corner lot (approx. 19,175 sq. ft.), with 156 Feet of Frontage on 61st Street and 125 Feet on Rhodes, just steps from 383-acre Washington Park, and less than half a mile from the University of Chicago. With a Minimum Lot Area/Per Unit of 2,500 sq. ft. and current B2-1 zoning, the site is ideally suited for development.  Per the City of Chicago Zoning Code: "17-3-0103-B The B2 district permits residential dwelling units on or above the ground floor." This zoning flexibility makes the property especially attractive for development.  The seller is also offering a second large corner site at this intersection (MLS #12454285), presenting a rare chance to acquire two prime development parcels in one of Chicago's most dynamic growth corridors.  Highlights & Neighborhood Advantages:  Excellent proximity to the University of Chicago South Campus and to the Obama Presidential Center.  Unmatched CTA Green Line connectivity, offering direct access to IIT, the Loop, Fulton Market, United Center, and beyond.  Strong market demand for housing near train-accessible sites.  Surrounded by successful recent redevelopments, including the Jewel-Osco at 61st & Cottage Grove.  Walkable to the University of Chicago campus, Logan Center, UChicago Medicine, Midway Plaisance, and two nearby Green Line stations.  Just one mile from the Lakefront.  With Woodlawn's revitalization well underway, this property offers tremendous potential for developers and community builders alike.  Bring your vision and be part of Woodlawn's future.
                                Presented By: Exit Strategy Realty / EMA Management
                            Interior Features for 532 E 61st Street
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                                            General for 532 E 61st Street
                                            Additional Parcels Description20154040340000, 20154040290000
                                        
                                        
                                            Additional Parcels Y/NYes
                                        
                                        
                                            CityChicago
                                        
                                        
                                            CountyCook
                                        
                                        
                                            Directions61 Street at Rhodes.  North East Corner, Multiple lots.
                                        
                                        
                                            Elementary School District299
                                        
                                        
                                            High School District299
                                        
                                        
                                            MLS AreaCHI - Woodlawn
                                        
                                        
                                            Middle/Junior School District299
                                        
                                        
                                            ModificationTimestamp2025-08-30T05:06:02.594Z
                                        
                                            OwnershipFee Simple
                                        
                                        
                                            PossessionClosing
                                        
                                        
                                            Property TypeLand
                                        
                                        
                                            Property TypeLand
                                        
                                        
                                            Standard StatusActive
                                        
                                        
                                            StatusActive
                                        
                                        
                                            Tax Annual Amount5074
                                        
                                        
                                            Tax Year2023
                                        
                                        
                                            TownshipHyde Park
                                        
                                        
                                            UtilitiesElectricity Nearby, Natural Gas Nearby, Water Nearby, Cable Available
                                        
Exterior for 532 E 61st Street
                                            Frontage Length156.4
                                        
                                        
                                            Frontage TypeCity Street
                                        
                                        
                                            Lot Dimensions156.4 Frontage
                                        
                                        
                                            Parking FeaturesOff Alley
                                        
                                            Road Surface TypeAsphalt
                                        
                                        
                                            Total Parking0
                                        
                                        
                                            Water SourceMunicipal Water
                                        
                                        
                                            Waterfront Y/NNo
                                        
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