RENTED SEP 26, 2025

856 N May St Unit 2R Chicago, IL 60642

West Town Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft
1880 Built

Highlights

  • Living Room
  • 3-minute walk to Chicago Avenue Station (Blue Line)
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Family Room

About This Home

As of September 2025

NOBLE SQUARE - STEPS FROM THE CHICAGO BLUE LINE! Spacious 1BD unit with carpeted floors. Very good amount of counter space in the kitchen which also includes a dishwasher. Apartment has central air/heat, a lot of natural light and it comes with a free laundry on the ground floor. Pets are okay with a one time fee (Dogs $600, Cats $400). For now there is only street parking, but there might be a space available in the garage in the future. Resident Benefit Package or RBP will be applied during tenancy. Full cost of the package is $50.00 per month and if the tenant has their own insurance - $38.05. RBP includes liability insurance (if necessary), credit building to help boost the resident's credit score with timely rent payments, up to $1M Identity Theft Protection, HVAC air filter delivery (for applicable properties), move-in concierge service making utility connection and home service setup a breeze during your move-in, our best-in-class resident rewards program, on-demand pest control, and much more! AVAILABLE OCTOBER 1ST! MOVE IN FEE WILL APPLY - 40% of the rent. $55 Application Fee (per person) No previous evictions or collections. Must have 650+ Credit. Tenants pay for gas, heat and electricity. Full RBP - $50.00 / Without Insurance package - $38.05

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Hector Castaneda

Open Path Realty License #471005429 Listed on: 08/26/2025

Last Renter's Agent

Agustin Cuenca

Open Path Realty License #475209998

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 22.4x135.5

Home Design

  • Property Attached
  • Entry on the 2nd floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Carpet
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 10/1/25
  • Rent includes water, scavenger, exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal

Community Details

Overview

  • 4 Units
  • Association Phone (773) 772-1142
  • Low-Rise Condominium
  • Property managed by Open Path Realty

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Pet Size Limit
  • Pet Deposit Required
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2025-10-01
  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Rental Price: 1800
  • Fees/Approvals: Credit Report,Move-in Fee
  • Max Pet Weight: NEG

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Type Attached: Low Rise (1-3 Stories)
  • EntryLevel: 2
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type: Low Rise (1-3 Stories)
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Non-Smoking Building,Non-Smoking Unit
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Rented
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Furnished: No
  • LivingArea: 1000
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Deposit Required, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit
  • Association Amenities: Coin Laundry
  • Rent Includes: Water, Scavenger, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Snow Removal
  • Management: Manager Off-site,Monday through Saturday
  • Management Company: Open Path Realty
  • Management Phone: 773-772-1142

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 22.4X135.5

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 4
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/26/2025 09/26/25 Rented $1,800 0.0% --
09/19/2025 09/19/25 Under Contract -- -- --
09/03/2025 09/03/25 Price Changed $1,800 -5.3% $2 / Sq Ft
08/26/2025 08/26/25 For Rent $1,900 +11.8% --
04/18/2023 04/18/23 Rented $1,700 0.0% --
04/15/2023 04/15/23 Under Contract -- -- --
04/11/2023 04/11/23 For Rent $1,700 0.0% --
04/07/2023 04/07/23 Off Market $1,700 -- --
04/04/2023 04/04/23 For Rent $1,700 -- --
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 $24,696 $106,144 $24,540 $81,604
2024 $24,696 $106,144 $24,540 $81,604
2023 $24,003 $116,702 $19,764 $96,938
2022 $24,003 $116,702 $19,764 $96,938
2021 $27,171 $138,446 $19,764 $118,682
2020 $12,666 $59,959 $11,199 $48,760
2019 $12,847 $67,371 $11,199 $56,172
2018 $12,629 $67,371 $11,199 $56,172
2017 $12,855 $63,093 $9,882 $53,211
2016 $13,228 $68,541 $9,882 $58,659
2015 $13,331 $75,371 $9,882 $65,489
2014 $7,360 $42,236 $8,235 $34,001
2013 $7,682 $42,236 $8,235 $34,001
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Hector Castaneda

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Hector Castaneda

    Open Path Realty

    (773) 316-5781

    2 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Hector Castaneda
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    Tenant's Agent in 2025

    Agustin Cuenca

    Open Path Realty

    (773) 772-1142

    1 Total Sale

    Agustin Cuenca
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  • Amy Reynolds

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Amy Reynolds

    Worth Clark Realty

    (773) 259-3669

    1 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Amy Reynolds
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12455955

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 17-05-414-016-0000

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60642 West Town

856 N May St Unit 2R, Chicago, IL

Not Listed for Sale

MultiFamily

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