905 W Dakin St, Chicago, IL 60613
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SOLD
DEC 15, 2025

905 W Dakin St
Chicago, IL 60613

Lake View
  • 7 Beds
  • 6 Baths

$1,565,000

Last Sold: Dec 15, 2025
2% below list $1.6M
Est. Refi. Payment $10,649/mo*
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$1,565,000

Last Sold: Dec 15, 2025
2% below list $1.6M
Est. Refi. Payment $10,649/mo*
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7 Beds
6 Baths

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
Multi-Family
Year Built
1902
Parking
Garage

About this House

**PRIME** East Lakeview CLASSIC Greystone FOUR BLOCKS from WRIGLEY - Fully Renovated 3-Unit Investment with STRONG Cash Flow! On one of East Lakeview's most picturesque tree-lined blocks, this Greystone has been updated since its purchase with LARGE units boasting spacious floor plans, large living spaces, eat-ins, separate dining rooms, updated kitchens and bathrooms, separate HVAC systems, and more. Office / den spaces can easily be converted into third bedrooms or left as bonus rooms. With all three units leased through 2026, this is a turnkey investment with very strong cash flow in one of Chicago's most desirable rental markets. Unit 1 underwent a major renovation in 2024 with approximately $28K in improvements, including all new appliances and the addition of a private in-unit washer/dryer. The basement has plentiful tenant storage, maximizing functionality, and also has the convenience of a two-car brick garage. Ideally situated just BLOCKS from the lakefront, Wrigley, and two blocks from the Red Line 'L', the building is in a prime north side location to give tenants unbeatable access to Lakeview's restaurants, shops, and nightlife. With a proven rental history, this building is an excellent investment that provides immediate stability with long-term upside in one of Chicago's most sought-after neighborhoods.
905 W Dakin St, Chicago, IL 60613 is a 7 bedroom, 6 bathroom multi-family in Lake View, built in 1902. It last sold for $1,565,000 on Dec 15, 2025 (2% below the $1,599,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,616,800, with a rent estimate of $2,950/month.

Home Details for 905 W Dakin St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,Storage Space,FullNumber of Rooms: 15Types of Rooms: Bathroom
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 7Number of Bathrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms (full): 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Other Structures: Garage(s)
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1902Year Renovated: 2022
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Greystone
Building
Construction Materials: StoneNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 14202060110000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,599,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Nov 07 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Chicago
School Information
Elementary School District: 299Jr High / Middle School District: 299High School District: 1

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3049.2 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12483245Activation Date: Tue Oct 21 2025

Additional Information

CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedSource Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Consumer CommentMRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesSource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Mark Zipperer, (773) 612-6628
RE/MAX Premier
Bought with: Dylan McDowell, (217) 273-0666, Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12483245

Price History for 905 W Dakin St

DatePriceEventSource
12/15/2025$1,565,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12483245
12/11/2025$1,599,000PendingMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12483245
11/08/2025$1,599,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12483245
10/21/2025$1,599,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12483245
05/13/2022$1,050,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11354231
04/07/2022$975,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11354231
03/22/2022$975,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11354231
08/30/2021ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11092344
08/12/2021$999,000PendingMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11092344
06/21/2021$999,000PendingToActiveMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11092344
06/15/2021$999,000PendingMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11092344
05/18/2021$999,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11092344
12/29/2015$900,000Sold
N/A
10/16/2015$950,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/21/2015$999,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/31/2015$1,195,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/04/2015$1,195,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Lake View

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$512K
$35KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
102.4%
1.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$386
$21MoM
Available listings
262
4MoM
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Sold Date
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$1,358,000
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$2,145,000
10/03/25
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902 W Newport Ave, Chicago, IL
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$1,465,000
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822 W Newport Ave, Chicago, IL
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$1,500,000
08/15/25
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3760 N Wayne Ave, Chicago, IL
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$1,425,000
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718 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL
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$1,365,000
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$2,050,000
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Neighborhood Overview

Lake View
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What Locals Say about Lake View

At least 927 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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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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  • Pq4jbd5q7f
    "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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  • Pq4jbd5q7f
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Begordon.favors
    "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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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Click here for more information