NOT LISTED FOR SALE

537 N Central Ave Unit A Chicago, IL 60644

Austin Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $74,000 - $165,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,228 Sq Ft
$103/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Laundry Room
  • 4-minute walk to Central Station (Green Line)
  • Family Room
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • 3-minute walk to Austin Town Hall Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome home! * This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2-story townhouse, with a huge basement features a bright kitchen and a roomy dining area. * Natural light fills the unit, and ceiling fans enhance your comfort. * Hardwood floors add warmth to the three large bedrooms. * Enjoy a bit of greenspace in your front yard. * Tenants are responsible for electricity and gas. * Rent includes water, and a washer and dryer for your personal use. * That means no more searching for quarters or hauling bags of clothes in the middle of winter all the way to the laundromat. * Enjoy the ultimate convenience and priceless luxury of doing your laundry from the comfort of your home. * By the way, you may never want to leave, because that downstairs space is amazing. * Think of the possibilities! * The basement's open floorplan is incredibly versatile. It could be your personal gym, storage space, yoga studio, game room, home office, super walk-in closet, home theatre, or any combination of the above! * Seriously, this home has it all* You are going to love it! * We'll see you soon. * Thanks. *

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Roberto Montaño

Engel & Voelkers Chicago License #471021963 Listed on: 02/16/2025

Engel & Voelkers Chicago

Last Renter's Agent

Roberto Montaño

Engel & Voelkers Chicago License #471021963 Listed on: 02/16/2025

Engel & Voelkers Chicago

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 1,568

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,228 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Range
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $1,800
  • Property Available on 3/1/25
  • Rent includes water
  • 12 Month Lease Term

Community Details

Overview

  • 6 Units

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

1,568 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2025-03-01
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): No
  • Rental Price: 1800
  • Security Deposit: $1800
  • Fees/Approvals: Credit Report,Refundable Damage Deposit

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Type Attached: Townhouse-2 Story
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Non-Smoking Unit
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Rented
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialLease
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1228
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1228
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 1842

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Rent Includes: Water

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2017
Sold by
Winder Angela
Bought by
Qureshi Gulzar
Current Estimated Value
$126,591

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2002
Sold by
Brown Willie Mae
Bought by
Winder Angela

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2000
Sold by
Brown Willie Mae
Bought by
Brown Willie Mae and Winder Angela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$56,493
Interest Rate
8.22%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 1998
Sold by
Radloff Eleanor M
Bought by
Brown Willie Mae

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$33,600
Interest Rate
6.95%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Qureshi Gulzar $38,000 Chicago Title
Winder Angela -- --
Brown Willie Mae -- Stewart Title
Brown Willie Mae -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Brown Willie Mae $56,493
Previous Owner Brown Willie Mae $33,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/08/2025 04/08/25 Rented $1,800 0.0% --
02/16/2025 02/16/25 For Rent $1,800 +38.5% --
10/04/2018 10/04/18 Rented $1,300 0.0% --
09/05/2018 09/05/18 For Rent $1,300 +4.0% --
10/01/2017 10/01/17 Rented $1,250 0.0% --
08/28/2017 08/28/17 For Rent $1,250 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,371 $11,200 $1,895 $9,305
2024 $1,371 $11,200 $1,895 $9,305
2023 $1,337 $6,500 $1,500 $5,000
2022 $1,337 $6,500 $1,500 $5,000
2021 $1,307 $6,500 $1,500 $5,000
2020 $1,336 $5,999 $1,342 $4,657
2019 $1,339 $6,666 $1,342 $5,324
2018 $1,317 $6,666 $1,342 $5,324
2017 $772 $6,961 $1,184 $5,777
2016 $894 $6,961 $1,184 $5,777
2015 $795 $6,961 $1,184 $5,777
2014 $684 $6,256 $1,105 $5,151
2013 $660 $6,256 $1,105 $5,151
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Roberto Montaño

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Roberto Montaño

    Engel & Voelkers Chicago

    (773) 744-0238

    2 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Roberto Montaño
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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Ishamar Umanos

    American International Realty

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12291854

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-09-114-042-0000

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60644 Austin

537 N Central Ave Unit A, Chicago, IL

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