540 W Brompton Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Formal Dining
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OFF MARKET

$270,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 850 sqft (on 0.70 acres)

540 W Brompton Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Lake View
Est. Refi. Payment $1,918/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 23, 2021 for $211,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$270K
Since last month
Increased$2K (+0.8%)
Since last year
Decreased$8K (-2.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$59K (+27.8%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +8% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$270K
July 2026$268K
June 2026$272K
May 2026$295K
April 2026$275K
March 2026$267K
February 2026$264K
January 2026$260K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020

Comparable sales

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
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0.41
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$525,000
07/07/26
2
1
1,100
538 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
0.48
Apartment
$310,000
11/07/25
2
1
1,000
2909 N Sheridan Rd #1007, Chicago, IL
0.92
Apartment
$223,000
06/04/26
1
1
950
2909 N Sheridan Rd #607, Chicago, IL
0.92
Apartment
$235,000
04/29/26
1
1
1,000
555 W Aldine Ave #2, Chicago, IL
0.38
Apartment
$580,000
02/04/26
1
1
1,400
3550 N Lake Shore Dr #2412, Chicago, IL
0.07
Apartment
$178,500
05/08/26
1
650
720 W Gordon Ter #10K, Chicago, IL
0.76
Apartment
$255,000
07/08/26
2
2
1,200
2650 N Lakeview Ave #508, Chicago, IL
1.16
Apartment
$256,500
06/08/26
1
1
800
1202 W Waveland Ave #2, Chicago, IL
0.78
Apartment
$310,000
01/20/26
2
1
1,100
2626 N Lakeview Ave #1309, Chicago, IL
1.21
Apartment
$215,000
06/30/26
1
1
723
Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
3528 N Pine Grove Ave #C, Chicago, IL 60657
0.05
$645,200
3
2.5
-
Off Market
3511 N Pine Grove Ave #2, Chicago, IL 60657
0.04
$258,700
2
1
-
Off Market
549 W Brompton Ave #1E, Chicago, IL 60657
0.04
$314,900
1
1
1,100
Off Market
3519 N Pine Grove Ave #1S, Chicago, IL 60657
0.04
$375,000
1
1
900
Recently Sold
3519 N Pine Grove Ave #1N, Chicago, IL 60657
0.04
$206,500
1
1
900
Off Market
3519 N Pine Grove Ave #3S, Chicago, IL 60657
0.04
$245,900
1
1
900
Off Market
3519 N Pine Grove Ave #2S, Chicago, IL 60657
0.04
$208,100
1
1
-
Off Market
534 W Brompton Ave #1N, Chicago, IL 60657
0.01
$496,100
2
1.5
-
Off Market
3548 N Pine Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
0.05
$669,000
3
2
2,000
Off Market
3542 N Pine Grove Ave #A, Chicago, IL 60657
0.05
$729,100
3
2.5
-
Off Market
3544 N Pine Grove Ave #A, Chicago, IL 60657
0.05
$884,100
4
2.5
2,000
Off Market
536 W Brompton Ave #3N, Chicago, IL 60657
0.00
$240,200
1
1
-
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Apartment
Year Built
1924
Lot Size
0.7 acres
Living Area
850 sqft
Price/Sqft
$318
Parking
None

About this House

Vintage Charmer in East Lakeview's Best Courtyard Building. Sunny Unit Features Large Rooms, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen With Granite and S/S Appliances and Updated bathroom. Hardwood floors throughout. Custom ELFA closets. Storage unit included and bike storage. Laundry in basement below unit. Well maintained building, strong association. Lake access one block away. Restaurants and many grocery options nearby. Assessments Include Heat, Cable AND Wireless Internet. Building is FHA approved. Will work with Buyer's Agents / 2.5% Commission.

Living Room: 21x12 Dining Room: 13x13 Bedroom 13x10
540 W Brompton Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 850 sqft apartment in Lake View, built in 1924. It last sold for $211,500 on Aug 23, 2021. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2019 with an asking price of $1,600 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 24, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $270,200, with a rent estimate of $1,917/month.

Home Details for 540 W Brompton Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Dining RoomCeiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: Stone, Brick
Parking & Garage
Parking: None

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1924
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ApartmentArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community

Units in Building: 60

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.70 acres

Additional Information

IntercomOn Site Laundry Available

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 23, 2021
Source: N/A
Sold
$211,500
Mar 24, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Aug 14, 2019
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$1,600
Aug 6, 2019
Source: N/A
Listed For Rent
$1,600
Aug 6, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$199,900

Market trends in Lake View

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$560K
$53.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
103.3%
1.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$399
$19MoM
Available listings
255
7MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Lake View

At least 928 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 97 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 97 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 95 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 93 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 85 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 79 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 66 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 47 % Say it's quiet

  • 40 % Say parking is easy

  • 39 % Say there are community events

  • 31 % Say there's wildlife

  • 31 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 29 % Say car is needed

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  • Victoria Martinez
    "It’s a heavily dog friendly city, and some owners are extremely responsible and some are not. I would caution any large green space may mean off leash dogs who are either trained very well or not at all"
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  • H6trbrfn8j
    "Park events, festivals, outdoor events all summer long. Lake is close and lots of parks with wide open space and playgrounds "
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  • Veriluna
    "We always have something happening on our neighborhood - festivals, fairs, concerts. Especially in summer time. It is a very live and crowded neighborhood, you never feel bored here."
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    "Fests! Also being so close to the lake, close to multiple libraries, multiple gyms, and walking distance from many grocery stores "
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    "Bar scene in lakeview! Cubs games and restaurants. Going for walks and runs along the lake and going the the gym"
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  • Brandon Christie
    "I reverse commute to the suburbs for work, 25 mile drive takes about 35min in the morning and 1 hour in the afternoon."
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  • Jose.martinez.chicago
    "It’s very diverse, great shops, great restaurants, right by the park and lake. It’s beautiful! I can’t see myself living anywhere else. "
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  • Kevin Chern
    "I work from home but can get just about anywhere in the city without a car. This neighborhood is very good for mobility. "
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  • James Cloud
    "I’ve lived in the neighborhood for 4 years now. It’s walkable and several major public transit lines are nearby."
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  • Brian Flanagan
    "Great area for singles, families, old and young. Safe, lots of restaurants, shops, good schools. Close to lake. Close to city via any transport you decided on. "
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  • Tinlik121212
    "The area is getting bad everyday. I don’t know what is causing this but I hear shootings almost every two weeks or so"
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  • Sambatjes
    "I’ve lived here for 2 years total (1 year in 2019, and this year 2024). Areas fun but pretty expensive. Surprisingly a lot of great asian food but lacking a solid pizza spot. Over fine to live here, but wouldn’t be living hear if I wasn’t lucky enough to have scored a cheap apartment "
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  • Trulia User
    "The HOA is a downside of having this aera your neighbors are too close. Keeping your kids out of the lake or drowning would be a construct reminder"
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  • Trulia User
    "Its a quit and friendly neighborhood I’ve live here and i also work around the neighborhood to all parents live down here you don’t have to worry about your kids "
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    "Good morning nice neighbors I’ll keep it clean. We respect one another I do not have any pets. Nice decorations for the holidays. Back to school giveaways, garage sales, nice humble, and friendly neighbors"
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  • Trulia User
    "It is a dog friendly neighbourhood with plenty of pet loving people that keep it clean in the same time"
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  • Trulia User
    "this neighborhood is very unique because everything is walking distance, a lot stores , restaurants, gyms and good places to hang out with friends. In addition there are a lot bars with good quality of beer. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I don't know of any events at this time. oh there's always the first day of summer, and opening day at Wrigley. also opening day at the beach"
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  • Trulia User
    "good access to busses and not too awful of a walk to red,brown or purple line trains. Trains are mostly on time"
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  • Andrew F.
    "This neighborhood used to be very safe and quiet. Now recently I have heard gunshots out my window and there was a drive-by shooting right at the end of my street in the afternoon! After 13 years I am leaving."
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  • Trulia User
    "So much to do…restaurants, bike and walking paths, Divy, and boating. Beautiful parks and a zoo is close. "
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    "There are so many options at all times, divvy bikes, trains, buses, ride chairs, and walking distance to so many places"
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    "Great access to shopping, bars, restaurants, and parks. Nice area and the neighbors seem friendly. Lots of kids in this area."
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  • Trulia User
    "There is still a lot of original character and flavor in this neighborhood. Still host to several well-established ethnic / cultural minority residents, whose language and foods flow through the air at any restaurant or cafe, perfuming the ambiance with enough spice to attract both locals and foreign alike."
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  • Trulia User
    "There’s some local street festivals that make things pretty fun every year, especially when the weather is nice. I recommend them because they’re enjoyable!"
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  • Trulia User
    "Very pet friendly. Owner clean after their dogs. Lots of dog runs and park for pets. Pet shops are plenty. "
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    "I think it's a safe neighborhood for the city of Chicago. I think there's a lot to do and everything is either within walking distance or very close with the help of public transportation."
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    "My neighborhood has good transportation as it is very close to the EL and the brown line runs through it, as well as some stops on the red! Lots of bus stops throughout as well."
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    "My neighborhood is beautiful and lively, lots to do everywhere and great for walkers. So close to the beach and amazing to spend the summer in! Good transport for the brown and red lines."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood about eight months overall very safe and assessable to anything your heart me desire however it’s a tad racist🤷‍♂️"
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  • Trulia User
    "Very family friendly!! Very dog friendly! Very public transit friendly! Very close to everything! Has just about everything!"
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  • Trulia User
    "The express bus gets me downtown in 10 minutes instead of 40 minutes with the local bus. The trains get him anywhere in the city swiftly."
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  • Trulia User
    "Lakeview seems to be a family friendly place. There are accessible parks nearby. It’s kind of unclear how good the schools are. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Almost everyone in this neighborhood is a dog owner. It’s common place, and I believe there is a dog park nearby. "
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    "Lots of dog friendly rentals, and for the most part, people are good about picking up after their pets."
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  • Trulia User
    "Very friendly and walkable with quiet side streets that are great for dogs. There are sidewalks everywhere and the areas is very clean. There are so many dogs in the area as well and it seems like a great place to walk them and make sure they get socialization. Everyone is friendly and it seems like there are a lot of dog-friendly buildings and units in the area. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived here for 11 years near Hamlin Park...very kid friendly and safe. the baseball programs and pool are amazing and fun."
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  • Trulia User
    "Easy - Train, bus, car everything is easy to access. cheap. can park most places but also a lot of permit parking."
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  • Samantha
    "Easy walking, lake is close, many dog parks, friendly people. Vet is right on the main road and very popular. Lots to do to keep your dog active. Sooooooooooooooo fun"
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    "Dog owners are respectful and considerate. Picking up after their dog and keeping them on a lease. There is a dog park in the neighborhood."
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Frequently asked questions about 540 W Brompton Ave

  • What is 540 W Brompton Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 540 W Brompton Ave in Chicago, IL is $270,200.
  • What is the price history for 540 W Brompton Ave?
    540 W Brompton Ave in Chicago, IL last sold for $211,500 in August 2021.
  • Is Chicago a buyer's or seller's market?
    Chicago is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Chicago?
    The median sale price in Chicago is $560K. That is up $53.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 540 W Brompton Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 540 W Brompton Ave in Chicago, IL has laundry facilities.

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