Property: Part of the city but sequestered in a peaceful country setting next to Erfert Park, this 1.75 acre lot is a hidden gem. The south half is partially cleared, while the north half boasts groves of maples, elms, and oaks, providing a nice insulation from the small amount of traffic on Chicago Avenue. BestNeighborhoods.org has labeled this neighborhood as one of Lansing's finest, and its flat topography and lack of floodplain encroachments make it a perfect spot to build your new home. Connect your driveway to Chicago Avenue, a public street lined with power. Given the exclusive feel of the area, you might expect an HOA or Cc+Rs to ride with the land, but it comes with no deed restrictions, so let your imagination run wild. The only rules imposed on your build come from Lansing's R1 Residential zoning, but those regulations are very flexible. Right outside your door, access the wonders of Lansing Woods just 2 minutes to the west, part of the Forest Preserve District, which includes the Thorn Creek Trail System. Go hiking, bicycling and cross-country skiing, or drive 7 minutes farther to the tranquil waters of Wampum Lake, featuring shady picnic groves and year-round fishing opportunities along a one mile shoreline. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity at an unbeatable Acretown price. Buy today and open the next exciting chapter of your life.

Call, text, or email Scott if you have any questions or would like to make an offer. We've posted a lot of info below including critical instructions for visiting the property so please keep reading.

Property Description

Address (street estimated - use GPS for navigation): 18602 Chicago Avenue, Lansing, IL 60438

Size: 1.75 acres

GPS Coordinates: 41.556390, -87.544332

Full legal description: Found on our website.

Plat map/survey: none

Title: General Warranty deed (clean - no back taxes, no liens)

Mineral rights: any mineral rights we own will convey to buyer (we have no knowledge of severance of mineral rights by a previous owner)

Dimensions (approximate): starting at NW corner, 385' SE x 146' S x 212' W x 40' N x 120' W x 301' N to Pob

Floodplain: none, no wetlands

Elevation: 618 feet

Terrain: generally flat

Condition: undeveloped, wooded, some clearing

Access: 531 feet of direct frontage on Chicago Avenue, a paved public street

Power: available along street

Water: well would be necessary

Wastewater: septic would need to be installed

The built-in savings you receive on all Acretown properties frees up extra money to install a variety of conventional and more modern, non-conventional septic systems, like mound systems, pressurized dosing, plastic chamber leach fields, aerobic treatment, etc. (which have become popular solutions to non-satisfactory perc tests).

Taxes: $4305.93 in 2021

Hoa: none

Deed restrictions: none

Restrictions/zoning: R1 Single Family Residential (minimum lot size 8,450 sf). Single family homes.

Setbacks: Front: 25 feet, Side: 20 feet, Rear: 35 feet.

Maximum building height: 30 feet or 2.5 stories, whichever is lower

Other uses allowed include: agriculture, day care, clubs, playgrounds, churches

School districts: Nathan Hale (Elementary), Heritage (Middle School), Thornton Fractional South (High School)

Nearest cities: Lansing & Chicago

Nearest airports: Lansing Municipal (5 mins), Chicago Midway International (45 mins)

Cheap Land in Illinois | 30 mins from downtown Chicago | Next to Beautiful City Park | 1.75 acres

Visiting the Property

You can go view the property at your convenience - owner does not need to accompany. Please call/text us to let us know you're heading out, so we can (1) confirm its availability (our land does sell fast), and (2) ensure we have our phone on us in case you need help or have any questions. We'd appreciate a couple hours notice if possible. In case you lose cell phone service, it may be helpful to print off as many helpful documents as you can before you head out there.

Driving Directions: Simply enter your starting point to get step-by-step directions.

You can navigate to the following GPS Coordinates: 41.556390, -87.544332.

Local Attractions

Access recreational wonders at your doorstep, with Lansing Woods just 2 minutes to the west, part of the Forest Preserve District with access to the Thorn Creek Trail System and offering opportunities for hiking, bicycling and cross-country skiing, while 7 minutes ahead lie the tranquil waters of Wampum Lake, featuring shady picnic groves and year-round fishing opportunities along a one mile shoreline. Discover a diverse ecosystem at Indiana Dunes National Park, 28 minutes to the east, spanning 15,000 acres and home to stunning beaches and unique hiking trails amid beautiful sand dunes, serene woodlands, sunny prairies and rich wetlands. The city of Lansing is only three minutes away, hosting a Walmart, several grocery stores, local eateries, fast food chains and medical centers. Lansing is a suburb, of course, to one of the globe's great cities - Chicago, Illinois - offering an endless array of world-class shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities.

Nearby: Lansing Woods (2 minutes), Erfert Park (2 minutes), Brownell Woods (10 minutes), Wampum Lake (7 minutes), Indiana Dunes National Park (28 minutes), William W. Powers State Recreation Area (17 minutes), Pullman National Historical Park (18 minutes), Iron Oaks Forest Preserve (22 minutes), Oak Ridge Prairie & Oak Savannah Trail (21 minutes), Grant Park (32 minutes), Field Museum (32 minutes), Cloud Gate (35 minutes), Wrigley Field (45 minutes), Beaubien Woods Boat Launch (17 minutes), Centennial Park Golf Course (9 minutes).

Lansing (3 minutes, nearest grocery store and Walmart)

Retail: Walmart, Aldi, Strack & Van Til, La Rosita Lansing, K&G Fashion Superstore, River Oaks West Shopping Center, Gus Bocks Ace Hardware, The Home Depot, and many more.

Restaurants: Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, Chilis Grill & Bar, Dixie Kitchen and Bait Shop, Lynnie Ques, Taqueria La Soga, Wendy's, McDonald's, Culver's, Sonic Drive-In, Burger King, and more.

Medical services? Yes, Family Health Center, Lansing Chiropractic Clinic & Wellness Medical Center, Greenspon Medical Corporation, UChicago Medicine at Ingalls - South Holland, Walgreens, Quik Scripts.

Recreational: Lansing Woods, Lansing Historical Museum, Lan-Oak Park, Historic Ford Hangar, Erfert Park.

Chicago (33 minutes, nearest major city)

Making an Offer

Call, text. or email Scott if you'd like to discuss an offer.

For sale by owner: We are investors, and are selling this lot For-Sale-By-Owner. You do not need to submit your offer through a real estate agent, and in our experience we close transactions more quickly and easily by having our dedicated transaction coordinator work directly with the Title Company and Buyers. We will also both save money on commission/fees by cutting out agents as the middle men. However, if you feel strongly about working with a Realtor, then you're welcome to have them contact us on your behalf.

How do we price so low?

Why are you selling so cheap? We are often asked why we price our properties at below market value, and the answer is really simple: because we can, and that's our core business model. We are investors who purchase properties at a large volume and deeply liquidated rates, and by passing this discount on to our buyers, we can sell land quickly...and more of it. In fact, our average property only lasts 2-3 weeks on the market (vs. industry average of about 6 months).

Disclaimer: We attempt to provide detailed, accurate and up-to-date information in our listings, in order to help our buyers to the best of our ability. However, it ultimately remains the buyers responsibility to perform their own due diligence and double check any details that are of significant importance to you including acreage, utilities, buildability, and approved/allowable usage for the property. We are happy to help however we can.