<ARTICLE> 5

<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM 
BANYAN STRATEGIC REALTY TRUST'S FORM 10-K FOR THE YEAR ENDED 
DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE 
TO SUCH FORM 10-K.
</LEGEND>

       
                   
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