Mark Ruda

Chicago IL Home for Sale

Investment or owner-occupant short-sale opportunity that will require some work. Two-flat in South Irving Park/Kilbourn Park area near transit. Potential rent is $2,185 per month (see documents for Rentometer reports). Buy, fix up and hold for cash flow or convert to SFR. Currently occupied by long-time owners. Basement is finished but ceiling height is less than 7 feet. Two rooms in upstairs unit function as bedrooms but lack 7-foot width and 70 sf. Property is in RS-3 zoning.

Chicago IL Commercial Sale for Sale

Investment opportunity -- 10.5% cap rate -- in North Austin provides reliable monthly income from two 3-bedroom apartments on Housing Choice Vouchers plus seller is operator of successful ground-level sandwich shop who would like a sale-leaseback. Separate HVAC setup, including individual central air. Apartments rent for $1,600 each plus all utilities except water. Ground-level space rents for $1,000 but business and LLC that owns building is controlled by same person. Expenses do not include costs of restaurant operation as they are now paid by owner and would continue to be under sale-leaseback. Full basement. Frontage benefits from 23,100 cars per day per IDOT. Roof replaced two years ago. Brick building at less than $77 per sf! Building should produce 7.6% cash-on-cash return (based on 25% down, 8.5% interest, 25-year amortization).

Oak Lawn IL Home for Sale

Solidly built, meticulously maintained brick ranch in Little Beverly. Prime location is 0.4 miles to Metra, not much further to all retail needs on 95th and/or Cicero. A great condo alternative. Owner has meticulously maintained and significantly upgraded this gem since 2000: replaced roof, siding and fascia; replaced kitchen cabinets, pantry, hardware, installed granite countertops, sink, backsplash tile, window trim; replaced appliances, added dishwasher and garbage disposal; added Nucore flooring and replaced bedroom carpeting; electric rewiring throughout house and garage; new outlets and switches; new lighting fixtures and ceiling fans; new bathroom vanity, toilet, light, sink and bath fixtures; insulated energy-saving honeycomb blinds in living room, kitchen & bedrooms; five new smoke/C0 detectors throughout house; windows caulked, resealed and painted; built-in doggie door to let your pet roam free in fenced back yard. Nothing left to do here except move in. House is in excellent shape after the makeover, professionally cleaned, but owner selling "as-is." Will not do additional work.

Gurnee IL Home for Sale

Premier location in highly sought-after HeatherRidge/Stoneybrook on cul-de-sac, backing to association-maintained walking path. Home is in need of TLC but has newer roof (2022), windows. One block to park. Separate dining area off kitchen with view of green space. Kitchen also has eating space. Large primary suite with updated bath. Relax in the living room with soaring vaulted ceiling. Basement includes rec room. Price reflects condition, property being sold as-is, motivated owners will consider all offers.

Chicago IL Commercial Sale for Sale

Two buildings on four PINs create an excellent redevelopment opportunity in West Englewood, four blocks south of Green Line terminus Keep the buildings and develop 8,325 of vacant land, or redevelop the entire 16,650-sf site. Buildings include a mixed-use multi-unit building at 6717 (approximately 3,600 sf) that includes a second-floor apartment above storefront/office space and 5,400-sf automotive shop and garage at 6719. Zoning for 6719 is C2-2, which allows for automotive use, rest of the site is B3-2. Zoning for all four PINs allow for 36,000 square feet of redevelopment. IDOT traffic count is 19,900 daily. Owner prefers sale of entire package rather than piecemeal. Assessments were lowered on two improved properties for 2024 tax year.

Chicago IL Commercial Sale for Sale

Mixed-use building (approximately 3,600 sf) includes a second-floor apartment above storefront/office space. Plus a garage attached to first-floor unit. Can be purchased with 6719 S Ashland Ave to create an exceptional redevelopment opportunity on 16,650-sf property. Current zoning allows for 36,000-sf mixed-use development. IDOT traffic count is 19,900 daily. Assessment lowered for 2024 tax year.Brokers do not warrant the legality of second-floor apartment.

Chicago IL Commercial Sale for Sale

Excellent redevelopment opportunity in West Englewood, four blocks south of Green Line terminus Keep the building and develop 8,325 of vacant land, or redevelop the entire 13,875-sf site. The 5,400-sf automotive shop and garage is zoned C2-2, which allows for automotive use, two lots to the south are zoned B3-2. Zoning for all three PINs allow for 30,000 square feet of mixed-use redevelopment. Can be purchased with 6717 S Ashland Ave to create a greater redevelopment opportunity. IDOT traffic count is 19,900 daily. Owner prefers sale of entire package rather than piecemeal. Assessments lowered on garage 2024 tax year.

Oak Park IL Home for Sale

Rare 1-bedroom condo with deeded GARAGE space in Oak Park. The vintage building is conveniently located near Blue Line stop (0.25 miles) as well as dining options, coffee shop, grocery store and bank in what could be called Oak Park's second downtown. Hardwood floors in living room and bedroom, southern exposure, in-unit washer and dryer, crown molding, semi-private deck area off kitchen. Pet-friendly building, but no more than two pets allowed. Ask about low down payment program through our affiliated lender, Guaranteed Rate Affinity. Down payment options as low as 1%! Association has $39,859 in reserve fund (June 2025). Garage space PIN is 16182260361023.

Oak Park IL Home for Sale

Spacious 3 bedroom / 2 bath condo in the heart of Oak Park. Large eat-in kitchen. Bright living room with southern exposure. Huge master suite with full en suite bathroom. In unit laundry hook-up (as well as common area laundry room). Assigned parking (space #17). Steps away from the beautiful Austin Gardens Park. Easy walk to trains, library, shopping, restaurants and downtown Oak Park. Unit needs renovations. Refrigerator has been removed. BEING SOLD AS-IS.

Maywood IL Residential Income for Sale

So many possibilities with this well-maintained income property along the Prairie Path. Longtime owners have profited from this building's decades of cash flow. They've also invested in upkeep and renovations: New roof in 2025, new siding in 2022, new hot water heaters in 2022, radon mitigation in 2022. Work in 2022 was approved by village and done with permits. Or live in one unit, rent out the other. One unit vacant now. Full basement with laundry area. Large lot offers plenty of off-street parking. First-time homebuyer? Favorable financing available through Guaranteed Rate.