$1,255,000
SOLD FEB 11, 2026
-- Bed
-- Bath
14,100 Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 11, 2026

$89 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.22 Acre Lot
  • Courtyard
  • 4-minute walk to Pulaski Station (Blue Line - Forest Park Branch)

About This Home

As of February 2026

4031 W Gladys Ave is a standout 18-unit brick courtyard building in Chicago's West Garfield Park - a neighborhood seeing renewed investor interest and strong rental demand. This classic Chicago masonry solid brick building offers a winning mix of twelve 2BD/1BA and six 3BD/1BA units, all with hardwood floors and efficient layouts. Ownership has already tackled the major improvements: new roof (2023), new Weil-McLain boiler (2024), updated plumbing and electrical, newer porches, and modern hot water systems - giving the next owner a rock-solid foundation to focus on unlocking upside. The property is cash flowing today at a healthy ~10% cap rate with NOI around $117K, but the real story is the HUD restrictions expiring in January 2026. Once lifted, units can be leased at full market rents without income limitations, propelling gross income above $255K and NOI toward $159K - a 15% cap rate opportunity. With light remodels during turnovers and smart leasing, investors can quickly reposition this asset into a market-rate performer. Even better, there's an expansion angle: the adjacent city-owned lot at 4039 W Gladys is available through the City of Chicago's ChiBuilder program. This gives the buyer an option to expand the footprint of the property in the future, or simply use the lot as on-site parking until ready to develop. This unique add-on makes the deal even more flexible and attractive for long-term investors. The location is unbeatable for renters: minutes from the CTA Blue Line Pulaski Station, multiple bus routes, and the I-290 Eisenhower Expressway, with quick access downtown and to the western suburbs. Set on a quiet, tree-lined block, the property blends classic neighborhood charm with prime commuter convenience. 4031 W Gladys delivers strong cash flow today, explosive rent growth in 2026, and a built-in expansion play for the future - a rare combination in Chicago multifamily. Investors looking for both stability and upside won't want to miss this opportunity.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cecil Sabu

ALLURE Real Estate License #471019943 Listed on: 09/09/2025

ALLURE Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Adam Lenchner

ALLURE Real Estate License #475191332

Last Buyer's Agent

Phillip Dixon

Compass License #475161022

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,002

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Additional Parcels

Home Design

  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 14,100 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Unfinished Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Courtyard

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tenant pays for electricity

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water
  • 18 Units

Building Details

  • Electric Expense $2,368
  • Fuel Expense $25,546
  • Insurance Expense $10,000
  • Trash Expense $7,200
  • Water Sewer Expense $15,120
  • Operating Expense $65,181
  • Gross Income $186,536
  • Net Operating Income $117,758

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,002

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Commercial Sale
  • Property Type: Multi Family 5+
  • Current Use: Multi-Family
  • Property Sub-Type: Courtyard
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Information: List Broker Must Accompany
  • Estimated Age: Older
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Possible Use: Condominium, Multi-Family
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Refrigerators: 18
  • Ranges: 18
  • Number of Washers: 0
  • Room: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage Type: City Street
  • Roof Structure: Flat
  • Misc Outside: Courtyard,Enclosed Stairs,Storms and Screens (as exist)

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heat/Ventilation: Radiators
  • Leased Washer Dryer YN: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Conversion YN: N
  • Owners Association (Y/N): No

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water
  • Trash Expense: 7200
  • Water Sewer Expenses: 15120

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Dimensions: 9583
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9583
  • Zoning: MULTI
  • Land Amenities: Sidewalks
  • Alternate Phone Number: (847) 877-3820

Rental Info

  • Tenant Pays: Electricity
  • Board Number: 8
  • Tenancy Type: Leases,Month To Month,Subsidized Rents

Building Info

  • BuildingAreaTotal: 14100
  • Building Unit Info: Smoke/Alarm Detector

Multi Family

  • Net Operating Income: 117758
  • Fuel Expense: 25546
  • Insurance Expense: 10000
  • ElectricExpense: 2368
  • GrossIncome: 186536
  • NumberOfUnitsTotal: 18
  • OperatingExpense: 65181
  • Type Multi-Family: Courtyard

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 16002
  • Tax Year: 2023
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/11/2026 02/11/26 Sold $1,255,000 -3.5% $89 / Sq Ft
09/25/2025 09/25/25 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2025 09/09/25 For Sale $1,300,000 -- $92 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12458578

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16152230100000

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