Sell your house fast in Near West Side
Loft condos in former Fulton Market warehouses, 1880s row houses in the Jackson Boulevard landmark district and units in newer high-rises west of the river: we buy Near West Side property as-is for cash on your timeline.
- Cash offer within 24 hours
- No repairs, fees or commissions
- We pay normal closing costs
Your Near West Side cash offer
No obligation. We never sell your info. Prefer to talk? Call or text (773) 825-9855.
Selling a house in Near West Side
The Near West Side is community area 28, directly west of the Loop across the Chicago River. It runs from Kinzie Street south to 16th Street and from the river west to the old Chicago and North Western tracks. West Town lies to the north, the Near North Side and the Loop across the river, the Lower West Side and North Lawndale to the south, and East Garfield Park to the west. Its 2020 population was about 67,900.
It takes in the West Loop and Fulton Market, the Halsted and Taylor Street corridors, University Village, the Illinois Medical District and Tri-Taylor. Union Station and Ogilvie Transportation Center sit on its eastern edge, so most Metra lines start here. The Blue, Green and Pink Lines all run through, and the Eisenhower, Kennedy and Dan Ryan Expressways meet at the Jane Byrne Interchange. Randolph, Madison, Halsted, Taylor, Ashland and Ogden are the busiest streets.
The Jackson Boulevard District, a Chicago Landmark since 1976 and extended in 1997, preserves row houses built from 1879 to 1893. The Fulton-Randolph Market District was designated in 2015, and Hull House, the Old Main Post Office and Union Park are nearby landmarks. Many former warehouses and factory buildings have been converted to loft condominiums, and newer high-rise condos and apartments followed.
About two-thirds of units sit in buildings of 20 or more, per CMAP, and about 57 percent were built in 1990 or later. Only about 10 percent are single-family houses, detached or attached, and about 21 percent of all units predate 1940. That makes this mostly a condo market. A well-kept unit in a newer building usually sells well with an agent. A cash sale fits better for an older loft unit facing a special assessment, a unit with water damage or dated finishes, a row house that needs masonry and systems work, or an estate that has to close by a set date.
What to expect
Get in touch and we’ll set a time to see the unit or building. Within 24 hours you’ll have a written offer that shows our repair estimate and the comparable sales we used. You pick the closing day, the file closes at a local title company, and we pay the standard costs of closing.
Near West Side closing paperwork
- Association letter and disclosures. Most sales here are condos. The association supplies a paid-assessment letter and, under the Illinois Condominium Property Act, resale disclosures such as the declaration, budget, reserve status and pending litigation. Boards have 30 days to answer a written request.
- Right of first refusal. Some condo declarations give the association a right of first refusal. When that applies, the title company needs a waiver from the board before closing.
- Transfer taxes. Chicago’s $3.75 per $500 buyer tax and $1.50 per $500 CTA tax, plus Illinois at $0.50 and Cook County at $0.25 per $500, are all ours to pay when you sell to us.
- Zoning certification. Needed for residential buildings with five or fewer units, such as a row house or two-flat. Condo units and co-ops are excluded.
- Property taxes. Cook County bills taxes a year in arrears, so the buyer receives a credit at closing for your share of the current year.
The title company verifies every item for your specific unit or building.
Your Near West Side unit: sell for cash or put it on the MLS?
| Sell to us | List with an agent | |
|---|---|---|
| Repairs/updates | Sell it with the dated kitchen or the leak | Updates often needed to compete with newer units |
| Showings | One visit | Repeated showings, with building access to arrange |
| Commission | None | Usually a percentage |
| Closing costs | We pay them | Seller pays |
| Special assessments | Counted in our offer | Buyers and lenders ask about them early |
| Timing | Close in 2–3 weeks or on a later date | Time to find a buyer, then 30–45 days for the loan |
| Certainty | Cash, so no lender review of the building | A lender’s review of the building can slow or stop a loan |
| Price | Below retail, priced for condition | Top price for updated homes |
Near West Side housing is mostly condos in high-rises and converted lofts, with a smaller set of row houses and flats from before 1940. A renovated unit in a building with healthy reserves tends to do fine on the market. Units with large pending assessments, buildings that lenders hesitate on, or vintage row houses with a long repair list are where our offer is worth a look.
Selling a Near West Side condo that needs work
The area’s loft buildings were factories and warehouses first, and many still show it in their brick walls, heavy frames and large windows. Buildings of that age need masonry repair, roof replacement, window work and elevator upgrades over time, and associations often fund big projects with a special assessment.
Once an assessment is approved or even on the board’s agenda, a listed sale gets harder. Buyers ask who pays it, and lenders review the association’s budget and reserves. We look at the same documents, put the assessment into our number and buy the unit as-is with cash, so no lender has to approve the building. You decide with the full figures in front of you.
Three steps. You pick the closing date.
- Tell us about the house
Fill out the form or call (773) 825-9855. A few quick questions, no pressure.
- Get a fair cash offer in 24 hours
We look at the house with you and show you how we got the number. No obligation.
- Close on your date
As soon as 2–3 weeks, or take more time. We close at a local title company and pay your closing costs.
Common reasons Near West Side owners sell
Near West Side FAQ
Do you buy loft condos in Fulton Market and the West Loop?
Yes. We buy units in converted lofts and newer towers, in any condition, after reviewing the association’s paid-assessment letter and disclosures.
Can I sell a West Loop unit with a new special assessment on it?
Yes. We confirm the amount and payment schedule with the association, and our offer shows how we accounted for it.
Do you buy row houses in the Jackson Boulevard district?
Yes. It is a Chicago Landmark district, so future exterior permit work is reviewed by the Commission on Chicago Landmarks, but that doesn’t restrict a sale.
Does a condo sale need Chicago’s zoning certification?
No. The certification covers residential buildings with five or fewer units, and condos and co-ops are excluded.
Who pays the transfer taxes on a Near West Side sale to you?
We do. That includes the CTA portion Chicago normally puts on the seller, plus the city, county and state stamps.
How long does a condo sale to you take?
Usually 2–3 weeks, and the association’s letter is often the item that sets the pace. A later date is yours to choose if you need more time.