Charles Ockerlund

Broker Associate
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Gold Coast
737 North Michigan Avenue
Suite 1800
Chicago, IL, 60611

Charles Ockerlund

Broker Associate

Charlie discovered his passion for real estate at a young age, and attending open houses with his parents was often the highlight of weekends. Born the son of a construction executive and a retail manager, Charlie's eye for detail is deeply ingrained and sets him apart as a professional house hunter. 

Fast forward to the 2010s, Charlie's community activism, knowledge of Chicago, and love of vernacular architecture propelled him into making his childhood passion a career. Having freelanced in the local music and marketing scenes, Charlie understands the alternative incomes that many of our local artists and entrepreneurs have. His keen eye for both the potential of a home and of an individual makes him a valuable asset to first-time buyers navigating unfamiliar waters.

A true urbanist and city lover, Charlie has lived in neighborhoods all over Chicago including Printers Row, Little Italy, Logan Square, and Humboldt Park. As a proud owner of a classic two-flat greystone, he understands the 'Chicago way' of building wealth through home ownership, particularly with the city's iconic multi-unit buildings. Charlie currently lives in East Garfield Park with his partner Cory and three cats, Lincoln, Logan, and Palmer. 

Charlie is a proud graduate of Lincoln College and Columbia College Chicago.

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Testimonials

Sean Brown

Charles was fantastic to work with. He made the apartment hunting process feel streamlined and was very proactive in setting up tours. He is also super knowledgeable about Chicago and its various neighborhoods, on top of being a fun person to be around. He will go the extra mile to ensure you find what you’re looking for. I highly recommend his services to anyone looking to move!

Josh S.

As a first time home buyer, specifically of an historic condo unit, Charlie was patient, encouraging, and always found an answer if he didn't have it. Charlie provided extremely helpful perspectives that provoked more in-depth consideration on important decisions and his network of people, both his professional team and those from his community involvement, really gave me peace of mi...

Kevin B.

My partner and I were looking for an apartment near the CTA, and near the school where I teach. Charles found us a beautiful, rambling three bedroom apartment in a 1914 three flat with classic Chicago Charms: built in bookshelves and original stained glass windows. Charles was steadfast and persistent as the agent representing the property was a little difficult to get in touch with. ...

Kevin B.

My partner and I were looking for an apartment near the CTA, and near the school where I teach. Charles found us a beautiful, rambling three bedroom apartment in a 1914 three flat with classic Chicago Charms: built in bookshelves and original stained glass windows. Charles was steadfast and persistent as the agent representing the property was a little difficult to get in touch with. ...

Jose Perez

Working with Charles was a great experience. We were able to give him a list of what we were looking for and he was able to deliver quickly.

Ruth F

Working with Charlie was, in a word, fantastic. I was moving from out of state and decided it would be useful to work with a broker to help me navigate the apartment search process. Charlie is extremely knowledgeable and personable and I really appreciated that he took the time to understand what I was looking for in a neighborhood and in a building. I ended up in an apartment that was e...

Gabe Goldberg

Charlie was highly professional, organized, and knowledgeable throughout my housing search. He went above and beyond and helped me lock down an apartment I am really happy with. I would happily recommend him to anyone looking to rent or buy their next property in the Chicago area.

Zoe Replinger

Charlie made finding our first apartment in Chicago a breeze. He has an amazing knowledge of the city and helped tailor our list of apartments to our specific requests. Plus, he’s a wonderful person! I couldn’t recommend him more.

Fabian Guerrero

Because of Charlie, I found my first dream apartment in the Windy City. He was able to give me plenty of options and was patient with me as my preferences changed and my criteria evolved. His persistence also made it possible to secure my hot property as it came on the market and swooped in as soon as he could. He made me feel confident and gave great advice in my considerations for home...

Charlee Amacher

Charlie brought such ease and joy into finding the right place to live in the Windy City. He was always willing to accommodate any requests when looking for apartments, and I felt confident in my decision making when working with him. If you want to find the right place to live and have an enjoyable experience as well, hiring Charlie would be the best choice!

My Listings

$1,600.00
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
538 E 134th Street, Chicago, IL 60827
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$1,945,000
  • 28.62 Acreage
5601 E 61st Avenue, Hobart, IN 46342
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$2,629,000
  • 13,750 sqft
  • 0.13 Acreage
313 W Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60610
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$699,000
  • 42,823 sqft
  • 0.33 Acreage
1335 W 47th Street, Chicago, IL 60609
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$40,000
340 E Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
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$650,000
  • 3,600 sqft
  • 0.07 Acreage
2611 S Lawndale Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623
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$988,000
  • 8,625 sqft
  • 0.30 Acreage
6601 111 Street W, Worth, IL 60482
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$4,950,000
  • 18,000 sqft
4820 N Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
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$17,000
  • 1.12 Acreage
104 W Guilford Road, Galena, IL 61036
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$934,678
  • 15.84 Acreage
126 Campbell Avenue, Glenwood, IL 60425
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$4,449,000
  • 36,590 sqft
  • 0.77 Acreage
6122 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60660
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$9,500,000
  • 3,912 sqft
  • 0.04 Acreage
806 N Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60611
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$625,000
  • 3,820 sqft
  • 0.17 Acreage
2864 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
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$534,900
  • 6,200 sqft
  • 0.13 Acreage
6501 S Hermitage Avenue, Chicago, IL 60636
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$359,900
  • 7 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
1306 W 64th Street, Chicago, IL 60636
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$469,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,461 sqft
  • 0.18 Acreage
926 Cedar Street, Deerfield, IL 60015
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$359,000
  • 8 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
6927 S Hermitage Avenue, Chicago, IL 60636
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$1,750,000
  • 7,000 sqft
  • 0.29 Acreage
6845 W Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60634
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$1,700,000
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  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 4,200 sqft
  • 0.62 Acreage
1492 Mcdaniels Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035
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$390,000
  • 1.26 Acreage
5310 W 159th Street, Oak Forest, IL 60452
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$279,900
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,400 sqft
14325 Ingleside Avenue, Dolton, IL 60419
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$832,500
  • 7 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
4728 N Kennicott Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630
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$230,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
17640 Golfview Avenue, Homewood, IL 60430
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$500,000
  • 1.94 Acreage
440 W 87th Street, Chicago, IL 60620
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My Past Sales

6647 S Saint Lawrence Avenue , Unit 2, Chicago, IL 60637
$1,800
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,113 sqft
6647 S Saint Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
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1726 N Kedzie Avenue , Unit I, Chicago, IL 60647
$2,800
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,200 sqft
1726 N Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
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1106 W Glenlake Avenue , Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60660
$2,150
Sold
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 720 sqft
1106 W Glenlake Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660
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2450 S Oakley Avenue , Unit 2R, Chicago, IL 60608
$1,750
Sold
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1,100 sqft
2450 S Oakley Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608
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2036 N Humboldt Boulevard , Unit 1E, Chicago, IL 60647
$380,000
Sold
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1,100 sqft
2036 N Humboldt Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60647
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655 W Irving Park Road , Unit 4114, Chicago, IL 60613
$2,300
Sold
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 840 sqft
655 W Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60613
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3541 N Sheffield Avenue , Unit 2, Chicago, IL 60657
$3,900
Sold
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,250 sqft
3541 N Sheffield Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
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1355 W Washington Boulevard , Unit 3A, Chicago, IL 60607
$3,425
Sold
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,050 sqft
1355 W Washington Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60607
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540 W Roscoe Street , Unit 579, Chicago, IL 60657
$1,345
Sold
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 500 sqft
540 W Roscoe Street, Chicago, IL 60657
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4027 N Broadway Street, Unit 401, Chicago, IL 60613
$2,200
Sold
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 689 sqft
4027 N Broadway Street, Chicago, IL 60613
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2839 N Sawyer Avenue, Unit 3N, Chicago, IL 60618
$1,950
Sold
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 700 sqft
2839 N Sawyer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
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229 Stafney Drive, Batavia, IL 60510
$710,000
Sold
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 3,313 sqft
  • 0.37 Acreage
229 Stafney Drive, Batavia, IL 60510
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5048 N Marine Drive, Unit F3, Chicago, IL 60640
$2,125
Sold
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,400 sqft
5048 N Marine Drive, Chicago, IL 60640
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1555 N Dearborn Parkway , Unit 2A, Chicago, IL 60610
$2,800
Sold
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 708 sqft
1555 N Dearborn Parkway, Chicago, IL 60610
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810 W LAKESIDE Place, Unit 208, Chicago, IL 60640
$2,200
Sold
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
810 W Lakeside Place, Chicago, IL 60640
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4112 N Keystone Avenue, Unit 1E, Chicago, IL 60641
$2,000
Sold
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,000 sqft
4112 N Keystone Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641
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