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Property Description
Commodity property for sale - the parish campus of the former St. Joachim Catholic Church in Chicago's Chatham community - includes a church, the rectory, the school, and an adjacent parking lot with 26 spaces. Currently the school is being leased - to be sold as a package only with the existing lease. Zoning is now RS2. The church and attached rectory have a common address - 700 E. 91 Street. The school's address is 9035 S. Langley. The vacant parking lot has an address of 712-14 E. 91 Street. The total land area for sale is .92 acres, or 40,073 square feet. The church building was dedicated in 1895 and completely renovated with brick exterior in 1933. There is a partial and unfinished basement. The church has an above-ground area of approximately 8,000 sq ft with a masonry exterior and a concrete foundation. The sanctuary/worship space has fifty pews of various sizes and seats nearly 450 worshippers and a ceiling height of 35 feet. The basement is nearly 2,000 sq ft. There is also a sacristy, a vestibule/gathering space, an organ/choir loft, and a main level common restroom. The church has a 200amp electric service and two air handling air conditioning units in the basement. The radiator hot water heating system for the church is now located in the school building. The roof is covered with fiberglass shingles. The adjacent and attached rectory is an architectural masterpiece and was built about 75 years ago. It's an all-masonry building with a partial and unfinished attic and a full basement. The above ground living area is approximately 5,900 sq ft. The first floor has offices, a formal dining room, large cabinet kitchen, two bathrooms, and a bedroom. The upper level has a suite with living room, bedroom, and private bathroom, another family room, four bedrooms with shared baths, and an office. The basement is unfinished but houses the laundry area, boiler room, storage, and a bathroom. Per a recent building assessment, it has a 200amp 1-phase 3-wirw electrical service and a Weil-McClain LGB-7 boiler for radiator heat - installed in 1994. The rectory has a central air conditioning system located in the walk-up attic. The school is a three-story masonry constructed building. Above-ground building area is 24,000 sq ft +/- and housed originally ten classrooms. The building is now rented to a charter high school with the tenant covering the costs for electric, water, and sewer, plus a portion of the gas. The tenant has invested in interior upgrades. The school's ground level/basement has a dining room with a stage, a kitchen, and two restrooms. The building has a 1,200=amp 3-phase 4-wire electrical service and one Kewanee boiler in the basement. It's cooled by window AC units. The parking lot to the east of the church is paved, fenced, and can park up to 26 vehicles. This lot is leased currently to the school. There is another paved parking area for seven vehicles located behind the rectory. The property has three PINs. The entire parcel is to be sold "as is" only. A unique opportunity to repurpose, transition, or develop the property for its highest and best use.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 700 E 91st St
General
- Sold For: $895,000
- Taxes: (2022)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Commercial
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 11491469
- Added to Site: 1, 252 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Common Meeting Room(s), Private Restroom(s), Storage Inside
Location
- Area: CHI - Chatham
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: 95th Street to Martin Luther King Drive, then north to 91st Street, then east to Langley Avenue - 700 East.
- Location Details: Chicago South, Mixed-Use Area
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Chillers
- Heating Type: Central Building Heat, Hot Water, Radiators
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick, Concrete, Block, Wood, Stone
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Concrete, Block, Wood, Stone
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Current Bldg. Use: Other
- Year Built: 1933
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.92
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 40,074
- Lot Dimensions: 125 x 266 x 109 x 266
- Frontage: City Street
- Zoning: OTHER
Financial Considerations
- For Sale/Rent/Lease: For Sale Only
- Assessment Year: 1933
- Tax Year: 2022
- Tenant Pays: Varies by Tenant
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 25032310120000
Listed by Century 21 Circle
Sold by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
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Schools
Schools serving 700 E 91st St
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Pirie Elementary Fine Arts & Academic C 650 East 85th Street, Chicago, IL 60619 | K-6 | 0.8 mi |
Dixon Elementary School, Chicago, IL 8306 South Saint Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 | 7-8 | 1 mi |
Harlan Community Academy High School 9652 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60628 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 700 E 91st St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/28/2025
Sold
$895,000
-18.64%
MLS
6/12/2023
Price Reduced
$1,100,000
-15.38%
MLS
8/14/2022
Listed
$1,300,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
700 E 91st Street, Chicago, IL 60619 (MLS# 11491469) is a Commercial property that was sold at $895,000 on May 28, 2025. Want to learn more about 700 E 91st Street? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in Chatham? You can browse all Chatham real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

