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$399,999
Monthly Est:$1,991
9 Beds
- 3 Baths
--sqft
7544 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
$399,999
$1,991/moEst:
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Multi Family
Built in 1927
$-- HOA
3,484.8 sqft lot
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Description
OWNER-OCCUPANT & INVESTOR VALUE-ADD OPPORTUNITY IN SOUTH SHORE! Not turnkey. Not overdone. Full of potential. This solid all-brick 3-flat offers approximately 3,200 sq ft, 9 bedrooms, 3 baths, separate utilities and a full basement-with an opportunity to create value through cosmetic renovation. Owner-occupants: Live in one unit while renting the other two, with anticipated rental potential of approximately $4,600/month from the two rented units, subject to market conditions and tenant demand. Investors: Three units create multiple income streams with anticipated rents of approximately $2,300 per unit, or $6,900/month when fully rented. The strategy is simple: BUY RENOVATE RENT BUILD EQUITY Financing options may include FHA 203(k), Conventional Rehab, Cash, or Hard Money, subject to lender/investor approval, property eligibility, borrower qualifications and applicable loan terms. Located in South Shore amid significant public and private investment, including INVEST South/West, the Obama Presidential Center, THRIVE Exchange and 71st Street corridor investment. Future impact is not guaranteed, but the level of investment makes this an opportunity worth a closer look. This is where the opportunity begins: bring your vision, improve the property and create the value. Short sale. Sold AS-IS. Subject to lender approval. If you're looking for a property where the upside comes from what YOU do with it, don't let this one pass without running the numbers. Anticipated rents are estimates for illustrative purposes only. Actual rents, expenses, renovation costs and values may vary. Financing is subject to lender approval, borrower qualification, property eligibility and applicable terms. Buyer to independently verify all information and projections.
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- Listing updated: October 22, 2026 at 5:06 am
- Listing Provided by: Yolanda Martin (312) 291-1284 | Century 21 IMPACT (815) 221-8400
- Source: MRED MLS-IL as distributed by MLS GRID | MLS#: 12724446

Property Details
Status
Active
Type
Multi Family
No. of Stories
-
County
City
Neighborhood
Year Built
1927
HOA Fees
-
Finished Area
- sqft
Lot Size
3,484.8 sqft lot
Basement Area
- sqft
MLS Name
MRED MLS
MLS Number
12724446
MLS Status
Active
Days on Market
88

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Location
Facts & Features
Rooms
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Bedrooms: 9
Bathrooms: 3
Interior
Sewer
Public Sewer
Heating
Gas
Construction
Year Built
Year Built: 1927
Home type
Multi Family
Construction Materials
Brick
Utilities & Energy
Water Source
Lake Michigan
Parking Features
Yes, Detached, Garage
Basement
Partially Finished, Full
Other Features
Community Features
Gated, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
10/17/2026 Source: | Price Decreased | $399,999 -5.88% $0/sqft |
08/17/2026 Source: | Price Increased | $425,000 +6.52% $0/sqft |
08/05/2026 Source: | Listed for Sale | $399,000 -6.99% $0/sqft |
02/28/2024 Source: | Price Decreased | $429,000 -4.65% $0/sqft |
05/04/2021 Source: | Listing Removed | $449,900 $0/sqft |
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