Essex Realty Group, LLC has been exclusively engaged to market for sale, 2028-2030 North Oakley Avenue, a recently renovated 6 unit apartment building located in Chicago’s highly desirable Bucktown neighborhood. The property presents an opportunity to acquire a low-maintenance asset, poised for continued rent growth given the unit condition and its outstanding location.
RENOVATION COMPLETED APRIL 2026
The property was recently renovated and features a diverse unit mix consisting of 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments – catering to an extremely wide tenant base and allowing investors to capitalize on varying demand drivers in the rental market. All of the units have been recently renovated and offer modern finishes including hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, tiled bathrooms, laundry in-unit and individual HVAC. The property also includes four garage parking spaces, a valuable amenity in this densely populated location.
HEART OF BUCKTOWN LIVING
The property is situated at the northwest corner of Oakley & McLean Avenues, just one block from both the Western & Armitage Avenue retail corridors, providing immediate access to a wide array of dining, nightlife, and outdoor recreation options. Residents are within close proximity to the 606 Trail, Holstein Park, and numerous boutiques and restaurants. The property is also located steps from the Western CTA Blue Line station and multiple bus routes, providing convenient access to downtown Chicago and surrounding neighborhoods.
Bucktown is one of the most prominent areas in Chicago, located north of the Loop and just west of the Chicago River and the Kennedy Expressway. Its proximity to the City’s central business district combined with convenient access to public transportation has led to substantial residential and retail growth, which have been the driving forces in transforming the neighborhood into one of the foremost places to live in Chicago. The neighborhood is filled with local restaurants, boutiques and small businesses making up the majority of tenants along retail corridors, with major national tenants consistently moving in each year.
The property is located on the northwest corner of Oakley Avenue and McLean Avenue in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood. 2028 North Oakley sits less than a block from Western Avenue, featuring a wide variety of boutiques, trendy restaurants & bars, and major retailers. The property is also conveniently located less than a mile to the Western & California Blue Line CTA Stations, and in close proximity to the Clybourn Metra Station, 90/94 Expressway, numerous bus stops and Divvy bike stations.
- Major Renovation Completed Spring 2026
- Corner Building in Quiet Residential Pocket of Bucktown
- One, Two & Three Bedroom Apartments
- In-Unit Laundry + HVAC
- Four Private Garage Parking Spaces Providing Tenants Everyday Convenience
- Walking Distance to Western CTA Blue Line, Multiple Bus Stops & the 606 Trail
- Short Walk to Agora Market & New Trader Joe's Coming Soon