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Chicago, IL 60644 · W Van Buren St

5551 W Van Buren St

Built 1918 · 4,497 sq ft
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LOT 4,002 SQ FT · 2 STRUCTURES · PIN 16-16-117-008-0000Lot Structure
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What's on record

Year built
1918
Living area
4,497 sqft
Lot size
4,002 sqft
Structures on lot
2 main home plus another structure: a garage, guest house or ADU
Bedrooms
9
Bathrooms
3
Home type
Three-flat (3 units)
Parcel (PIN)
16-16-117-008-0000
Last sold
$310,000 · Mar 13, 2026

Major systems

Roof
Tar + Gravel
Stories
3+

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The story of this home

Upgrade & maintenance timeline

  • 2025
    permit on file, unconfirmedGeneral remodel, Spr 2019 Cbrc Interior Rehab To An Existing 3 Story 3 Dwelling Unit Brick Building W/Basement. New 6' Iron Fence Address Violations As Per Plans (Occupancy R-5 Classification) ( Type Iiia Construction )**Certified Corrections Subject To Field Inspections & Audit ** · A & J ELECTRIC, CO
  • 2025
    permit on file, unconfirmedGeneral remodel, Tuckpointing And Unit Masonry Repair / Replacement: 300 Sq. Ft., Lintel Qty. 8, Max. Length 2. Location: Front Facade Over Front Yard Not In Thepublic Way. · HANCOCK MANAGEMENT
  • 2024
    permit on fileGeneral remodel, 2019 Cbc Spr: New 3-Story Wood Porch To Replace Existing In Place On An Existing 3-Story Multi-Family Residence, Type Iii-A Construction, R-5 Occupancy. · ESPINOZA CONSTRUCTION, INC.
  • 2010
    permit on file, unconfirmedPlumbing, All Work To Be Done In 1 Unit Only: Repair/Replace 5/8 Drywall, Floors, Windows, Doors And Electrical. All Work S.A.E. Subject To Field Inspection ( No Plumbing ) · MICHAEL B. GIBSON

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Systems and their update history

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