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$96,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,260 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 1 day ago
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Fabulous Rehab Project ! Awesome South Shore Location! Just minutes from Rainbow Beach Park, Lake Shore Drive, Lake Michigan and a quick 15-minute drive to Downtown Chicago! Steps from the Cheltenham/79th Street Metra Station. This home needs work, but has a lot of potential! Basement is spacious with room for a bedroom, family room, and utility/laundry room; also has a full bathroom. Main level has 1 large bedroom that can be made back into 2 as it originally was constructed. Large and open living/dining room. Upstairs has 2 smaller bedrooms with room to dormer and add a bathroom. BRING YOUR IDEAS AND MAKE THIS PROJECT YOURS! Buyer to assume any City of Chicago Violations. No Survey, Sold AS IS - Owner Financing of Purchase is available.

Full Property Details for 2921 E 78th Pl

General

  • Price: $96,000
  • Taxes: $1,474 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12768864
  • Updated: 9/30/2026
  • Added to Site: 8 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Partially

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

  • Other Features: Commuter Train

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Off-Alley, Yes, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: CHI - South Shore
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Hyde Park
  • Driving Directions: E. 79th Street to S. Exchange Avenue (East of Railroad Tracks), North to E. 78th Place, East to Property 2921 (on right side of street)

School Information

  • School District: 299
  • Elem School District: 299
  • Midd School District: 299
  • High School District: 299

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public

Structural Information

  • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Stone
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Stone
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
  • Square Feet: 1,260
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 25 x 120

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Tax Amount: $1,474.3
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 21304110080000

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Schools serving 2921 E 78th Pl

School District:Chicago Public School District 299
NameGradesDistance
Powell Elementary Paideia Community Academy
7511 South South Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60649
K-80.6 mi
South Shore Intl Col Prep High School
1955 East 75th Street, Chicago, IL 60649
12-1.3 mi
Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School
2100 East 87th Street, Chicago, IL 60617
9-111.5 mi
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Price & Sales History for 2921 E 78th Pl Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
9/24/2026
Listed
$96,000
146.15%
MLS
1/13/2026
Sold
$39,000
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Tax History for 2921 E 78th Pl

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$1,160
—
$7,100
29%
2023
$1,160
3%
$5,500
—
2022
$1,131
2%
$5,500
—
2021
$1,106
-53%
$5,500
-48%
2020
$2,351
—
$10,555
-10%
2019
$2,356
2%
$11,728
—
2018
$2,317
-10%
$11,728
-2%
2017
$2,575
7%
$11,963
—
2016
$2,396
9%
$11,963
—
2015
$2,192
1%
$11,963
3%
2014
$2,164
2%
$11,662
—
2013
$2,121
1%
$11,662
—
2012
$2,093
—
$11,662
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2921 E 78th Place, Chicago, IL 60649 (MLS# 12768864) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 2921 E 78th Place is currently listed for $96,000 and was received on September 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 2921 E 78th Place? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in South Shore? You can browse all South Shore real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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