SALE OF CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS BUILDINGS
Ware Realty Group is proud to partner with CBRE and the Chicago Board of Education on the sale of 20 surplus public school properties located throughout the city. This is a rare opportunity for developers, nonprofits, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to repurpose these historic spaces in ways that support neighborhood growth and vitality.
The Opportunity
The Chicago Board of Education is offering 20 former public school properties for sale across the city through a public bid process. These surplus real estate sites, available as-is and conveyed via quit claim deed, present a unique opportunity for redevelopment that aligns with community needs and city goals. Bidders must submit detailed proposals outlining their intended use, community impact, and financial viability. Each property comes with specific use restrictions—including a prohibition on K-12 schools and liquor or tobacco sales—and proposals will be evaluated for responsiveness and benefit to the surrounding neighborhoods.
The Details
Deadline for Bid Questions:
Friday, May 16, 2025 by 2:00 PM CT
Questions must be submitted in writing
to Fay Burton at sburton18@cps.edu.
Bid Submission Deadline:
Friday, May 30, 2025 by 4:00 PM CT
Late or electronic submissions will not be accepted.
Bids and checks delivered in person must be delivered to the
CPS security desk on the first floor of 42 W. Madison, Chicago, IL 60620.
Contact for Property Inquiries:
Mike Nardini | 312.935.1030 | mike.nardini@cbre.com
Nicole Mentone | 312.297.7658 | nicole.mentone@cbre.com
Access Bid Portal:
https://cps.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/176909
The Properties
ARMSTRONG
Neighborhood: Austin
Zoning: RS-3
Building SF: 14,750
Land SF: 59,344
Min Bid: $50,000
BONTEMPS
Neighborhood: West Englewood
Zoning: RS-3
Building SF: 53,600
Land SF: 114,194
Min Bid: $50,000
BOUCHET BRANCH ANNEX
Neighborhood: South Shore
Zoning: RT-4
Building SF: 39,400
Land SF: 9,876
Min Bid: $10,000
BURNHAM BRANCH
Neighborhood: Jeffrey Manor
Zoning: RS-2
Building SF: 14,000
Land SF: 76,633
Min Bid: $75,000
BURNHAM MAIN
Neighborhood: Jeffrey Manor
Zoning: RS-2
Building SF: 14,100
Land SF: 100,768
Min Bid: $100,000
CALUMENT HIGH SCHOOL
Neighborhood: South Shore
Zoning: RT-2
Building SF: 325,000
Land SF: 356,409
Min Bid: $2,000,000
DETT
Neighborhood: Near West Side
Zoning: C1-2, RT-4
Building SF: Vacant Lot
Land SF: 70,737
Min Bid: $1,300,000
FISKE
Neighborhood: Woodlawn
Zoning: RM-5
Building SF: 73,930
Land SF: 107,682
Min Bid: $750,000
GOLDBLATT
Neighborhood: West Garfield Park
Zoning: RT-4
Building SF: 62,300
Land SF: 75,771
Min Bid: $25,000
GOLDSMITH
Neighborhood: Jeffrey Manor
Zoning: RS-2, RS-3
Building SF: 14,559
Land SF: 153,652
Min Bid: $250,000
HENSON
Neighborhood: Lawndale
Zoning: RT-4
Building SF: 64,300
Land SF: 90,988
Min Bid: $25,000
KOHN ANNEX
Neighborhood: Roseland
Zoning: RS-3
Building SF: 99,900
Land SF: 83,595
Min Bid: $50,000
KOHN MAIN
Neighborhood: Roseland
Zoning: RS-3
Building SF: 36,176
Land SF: 71,383
Min Bid: $25,000
MORGAN
Neighborhood: Austin
Zoning: RS-3
Building SF: 80,640
Land SF: 137,428
Min Bid: $25,000
PADEREWSKI
Neighborhood: Little Village
Zoning: RT-4
Building SF: 56,100
Land SF: 61,918
Min Bid: $50,000
PARKMAN
Neighborhood: Fuller Park
Zoning: RS-3
Building SF: 69,000
Land SF: 152,632
Min Bid: $200,000
ROSS
Neighborhood: Washington Park
Zoning: RT-4
Building SF: 185,000
Land SF: 118,976
Min Bid: $100,000
SHEDD
Neighborhood: Roseland
Zoning: M1-1
Building SF: 14,000
Land SF: 158,641
Min Bid: $25,000