5755 Calumet Ave - Residential LAND FOR SALE


Chicago, IL 60637- Washington Park12,001 SF
$175,000 USD
773-495-3303
5755 Calumet Ave, Chicago, IL for Sale
$175,000 USD
Residential LAND - FOR SALE
1/20
12,001 SF

5755 Calumet Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
Washington Park


HIGHLIGHTS

  • Oversized 12,068 SF Residential RM-5 corner lot in rapidly appreciating Washington Park
  • Permits up to 26,549 buildable square feet
  • Allows 30 dwelling units by right
  • Over 67 feet of frontage on Calumet Avenue, nearly 180 feet deep
  • Directly across from Washington Park – nearly 370 acres of open green space
  • Convenient access to the nearby CTA Green Line

OVERVIEW

Prime development opportunity in one of Chicago's fastest-appreciating neighborhoods, this oversized 12,068 SF corner parcel offers rare scale, prime positioning, and optimal RM-5 zoning that allows for a wide range of residential uses. Its premier corner location provides outstanding visibility, natural light, and design flexibility. Uniquely wide, the lot offers over 67 feet of frontage on Calumet Avenue and stretches nearly 180 feet deep, providing ample space for creative development with virtually every residential configuration on the table. Permitting up to 26,549 buildable square feet and 30 dwelling units by right, RM-5 zoning enables meaningful density and architectural flexibility. Just steps from Washington Park, one of the city's most iconic and expansive green spaces, the property offers a rare setting for nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, and cultural explorers alike. Spanning nearly 370 acres, the park features lush walking and biking trails, serene lagoons, tennis courts, athletic fields, and cultural landmarks like the DuSable Black History Museum. It's an ideal environment for recreation, connection, and inspiration - and just a short walk or bike ride through the park connects you directly to the University of Chicago campus. Convenient access to the nearby CTA Green Line further enhances the location's appeal. This property presents a rare opportunity to capitalize on a prime location with strong fundamentals and long-term upside.

FOR SALE DETAILS

PRICE

$175,000 USD

PRICE/ACRE

$635,250/AC

PRICE/SF

$15 USD /SF

# OF LOTS

-

LAND DETAILS

PROPERTY TYPE

Land

PROPERTY SUBTYPE

Residential

LAND PROPOSED USE

Multi-Family, Apartment Units, Apartment Units - Condo, Hold for Development, Hold for Investment, Single Family Development, Single Family Residence

LAND ACRES

0.28 AC

LAND SF

12,000 SF

OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS

-

ZONING

RM-5

APN/PARCEL ID

20-15-118-023-0000

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