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8159 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60620

AO
Crexi Contact
TH
IL 471009171
Colliers - Chicago Downtown, Illinois
Colliers - Atlanta, Georgia
LS
IL 475177222
Colliers - Chicago Downtown, Illinois
RR
IL 475204489
Colliers - Chicago Downtown, Illinois
Listed by Colliers - Chicago Downtown, Illinois, Colliers - Atlanta, Georgia
Starting bid: $100,000
Bidding Starts:
July 13th, 2026 4:00 pm

14-Unit Apartment Building

Details
APN 20-32-121-017
Property Type Multifamily
Sub Type Apartment Building
Square Footage 11,750
Units 14
Occupancy 50%
Tenancy Multi
Year Built 1925
Buildings 1
Stories 3
Acreage 0.120
Zoning RS-3 (W. 82nd and 83rd Street addresses) and RM-5

REPOSITIONING & OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENT POTENTIAL

Marketing description

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8159 S Throop Street presents a compelling value-add multifamily repositioning opportunity located in Chicago’s South Side / Auburn Gresham market. The property consists of a 14-unit apartment building totaling approximately 11,750 square feet on a 0.12-acre site. Built in 1925 and currently listed at 50% occupancy, the asset offers investors a clear path to create value through renovation, improved operations, and lease-up of vacant units. 

Based on available listing information, the property is being offered through a non-contingent auction process, with a starting bid of $150,000 and bidding scheduled to begin July 13, 2026. The current partial occupancy provides potential in-place income while maintaining flexibility for investors to implement a phased repositioning plan and improve overall asset performance.

From an investment perspective, 8159 S Throop Street offers the opportunity to acquire a sizable 14-unit multifamily asset at a discounted basis with meaningful upside through stabilization. The existing building scale, established residential location, and partial occupancy profile create a practical foundation for a value-add strategy focused on renovation, lease-up, and long-term cash flow creation.

The property benefits from its location in Auburn Gresham near the 79th and 83rd Street corridors, with proximity to Gresham, Chatham, Beverly, Ashburn, and Greater Grand Crossing. Nearby neighborhood amenities include Foster Park, Dan Ryan Woods, Major Taylor Trail, and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Roller Skating and Bowling Center. These South Side recreation and community assets help support renter demand and reinforce the property’s long-term residential repositioning potential.

  • Non-Contingent
  • Earnest Money Deposit: Greater of $20,000 or 10% of the Purchase Price
  • Marketing Fee: 3% of the Winning Bid Amount
  • $10,000 Participation Deposit
  • Subject To Seller Approval

8159 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60620

Investment highlights

  • 14-UNIT VALUE-ADD OPPORTUNITY: Existing multifamily scale provides meaningful rental income potential upon stabilization
  • PARTIAL OCCUPANCY WITH UPSIDE: Current 50% occupancy creates room to increase cash flow through renovation, leasing, and improved management
  • SIGNIFICANT BASIS DISCOUNT: Offered at a low starting bid relative to replacement cost, supporting a value-oriented acquisition strategy
  • REPOSITIONING & OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENT POTENTIAL: Opportunity to address deferred maintenance, improve unit quality, and strengthen property operations
  • AS-IS OFFERING WITH DUE DILIGENCE UPSIDE: Investors can underwrite the physical condition, occupancy, rent roll, and renovation scope based on their own investment strategy

Contacts

AO
Crexi Contact
TH
IL 471009171
Colliers - Chicago Downtown, Illinois
Colliers - Atlanta, Georgia
LS
IL 475177222
Colliers - Chicago Downtown, Illinois
RR
IL 475204489
Colliers - Chicago Downtown, Illinois
Listed by Colliers - Chicago Downtown, Illinois, Colliers - Atlanta, Georgia

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Additional Information

Name
Tyler Hague, LEED AP
License
471009171
Brokerage
Colliers
Name
Lauren Stoliar
License
475177222
Brokerage
Colliers
Name
Ryan Roegner
License
475204489
Brokerage
Colliers
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