First Lutheran Church of the Trinity

643 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60616

  • For Sale $1,100,000
  • Property Type Other
  • Property Size 17,500 SF
  • Lot Size 17,500 SF
  • Parking Spaces Avail. 10
  • Year Built 1920
  • Date Updated Apr 28, 2024
  • Website www.cbcworldwide.com
A unique opportunity in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood. The former First Lutheran Church of the Trinity, 2-story community center, and adjacent / attached 5-6 bedroom parsonage is now available for purchase. This is an incredible redevelopment or revitalization opportunity in the heart of the Bridgeport neighborhood, 5 minutes from Guaranteed Rate Field. The lot is 140' x 125' (+/- 17,500 sq ft). Zoning is B3-2. It is in the 11th Ward and the Alderman is Nicole Lee. The church and (former) community center were built in the 1906 to approximately 1920 timeframe. The church floor is +/- 3,500sqft with an additional +/- 900sqft on the balcony, totaling +/- 4,600sqft. The sanctuary can seat over 500 between both floors. The basement is gravel (never finished). The 2 story community center measures 55' x 85', or +/- 9,350sqft of educational and recreational space. In addition, the community center features a finished basement with additional recreational rooms and bathrooms. There is a parking lot for 10 cars with handicap spaces included. All of the buildings have deferred maintenance issues and the sale will be "AS-IS/ WHERE-IS". The property is located in a Federal Enterprise Zone. This may have tax benefits for a buyer. Renovate the iconic Church or redevelop the site. We are happy to schedule tours.

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Highlights

  • Age: Over 50 Years Old
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Lot Size: Under 1/2 Acre
  • Sewer: City
  • Water: Municipal Water

Contacts

broker

Bruce Heller

Coldwell Banker Realty

(312) 320-8245

Location

Getting Around

  • Walk Score ®

    92/100 Walker's Paradise
  • Transit Score ®

    59/100 Good Transit
  • Bike Score ®

    96/100 Biker's Paradise
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  • City Chicago, IL
  • Neighborhood Bridgeport
  • Zip Code 60616
  • Market Chicago

Points of Interest

  • Halsted

    0.68 miles

  • Sox-35th

    0.74 miles

  • 35th-Bronzeville-IIT

    1.01 miles

  • Ashland

    1.13 miles

  • State & 37th Street

    1.14 miles

  • Cermak-Chinatown

    1.28 miles

  • Cermak-McCormick Place

    1.33 miles

  • Halsted Street

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  • Indiana

    1.59 miles

  • McCormick Place

    1.69 miles

  • VP Fuels

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  • BP

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  • Citgo

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  • Shell

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  • Gas Depot

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  • Citgo

    0.67 miles

  • BP

    1.02 miles

  • BP

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  • Mobil

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  • Shell

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  • Lot G

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  • Lot C

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  • Halsted Park & Ride

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  • Ride Share Lot

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  • Lot B

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  • Lot A

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  • VIP Lot D

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  • VIP Lot E

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  • Tailgate Lot

    0.82 miles

  • Lot F

    0.90 miles

  • Chicago South Loop Hotel

    0.97 miles

  • SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Chinatown

    1.04 miles

  • Jaslin Hotel

    1.13 miles

  • Amber Inn Motel

    1.46 miles

  • Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn, & Home2 Suites

    1.47 miles

  • Marriott Marquis

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  • Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

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  • Wheeler Mansion

    1.72 miles

  • Hotel BnB

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  • Hilton Garden Inn

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  • Han 202 Restaurant

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  • Subway

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  • Dunkin'

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  • Do Eat

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  • Wingstop

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  • McDonald's

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  • Min’s Noodle House

    0.21 miles

  • Little Caesars

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  • Maxwell Street Depot

    0.32 miles

  • Kimski

    0.39 miles

  • Trinity School

    0.03 miles

  • Healy Elementary School

    0.17 miles

  • Special Religious Education

    0.17 miles

  • Saint George School

    0.35 miles

  • Bridgeport Academy Center

    0.35 miles

  • Bridgeport Academy North

    0.39 miles

  • Saint Anthony of Padua School

    0.39 miles

  • Armour Elementary School

    0.43 miles

  • Mark Sheridan Magnet School

    0.46 miles

  • Immaculate Conception School

    0.48 miles

  • The Goddard School

    1.65 miles

  • Taylor Tots

    2.38 miles

  • New Zion Childcare Academy

    2.50 miles

  • Adams Street Child Care Center

    3.29 miles

  • Brighton Park Early Learning Center

    3.33 miles

  • Bright Horizons

    3.64 miles

  • UChicago Child Development Center - Drexel

    3.72 miles

  • Peter Cottontail Day Nursery

    4.26 miles

  • Cornerstone Children's Learning Center

    4.51 miles

  • North Avenue Day Nursery

    5.25 miles

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the lease rate for First Lutheran Church of the Trinity?

Rental asking rate at First Lutheran Church of the Trinity is $550,000.00/YR.

What is the total square footage of First Lutheran Church of the Trinity?

First Lutheran Church of the Trinity totals 17,500 square feet.

When was this property built?

First Lutheran Church of the Trinity was built in 1920.

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Contact Listing Broker

broker

Bruce Heller

Coldwell Banker Realty

(312) 320-8245