Rehab Project!!! Exciting changes are happening in South Shore, and this 4-unit building at 7924 S. Essex puts you right in the heart of it! This property offers an excellent opportunity to take on a rehab project and build significant equity. With major economic development underway, now is the time to secure your spot in one of Chicago's most promising neighborhoods. Just a short distance away, the upcoming mixed-use entertainment center at 7052 S. Jeffrey will bring a Creole restaurant, dine-in cinema, bowling alley, and event space-turning the area into a hotspot for dining and entertainment. South Shore is on the rise, with major investments reshaping the community. The Thrive Exchange project, a multi-million dollar mixed-use development at 7901 S. Exchange, will bring 43 affordable workforce housing units, retail spaces, and offices for Neighborhood Housing Services. Designed with community growth in mind, it will also feature a retail plaza, tenant amenities, and pedestrian-friendly spaces that enhance connectivity. This transformative project, backed by both public and private funding, is a game-changer for the area, providing new opportunities for businesses and residents alike. Additionally, the Obama Presidential Library is set to attract businesses, restaurants, and cultural destinations, adding long-term value. Improved infrastructure, better public transit, and planned green spaces are only adding to the area's appeal. With growing accessibility, easy transit access, and proximity to all these exciting changes, this property provides the perfect opportunity for someone to renovate the building and take advantage of the high ARV (After Repair Value). Whether you're looking to live in the building or invest in the area's booming market, this rehab project is the chance you don't want to miss to build equity and be part of South Shore's transformation!
Closed
$256,000
7924 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
10beds
--sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1929
-- sqft lot
$256,900 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 15, 2025 at 12:22pm
Listing courtesy of:
James Mattz 708-798-1111,
Keller Williams Preferred Rlty,
Chretien Matz 708-473-6159,
Keller Williams Preferred Rlty
Bought with:
Autoria Morrow
A Morrow Properties
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12372063

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 10
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Natural Gas
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: On Site, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Lot
- Size: 3,750 sqft
- Dimensions: 30X125
Details
- Parcel number: 21311010090000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chicago
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability
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