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Property Description
PRICE REDUCED for this attractive 1960's era, 32 unit brick building in great location in booming South Shore. Appealing unit mix of 4 studios, 10-1/1's, 15-2/1's and 3-3/1's. Roof, Porches, Masonry/Tuckpointing, and Electrical work done within last 5-8 yrs. Every unit updated with Bath and Kitchen reno during same period. Laundry in basement area and outdoor parking in rear for 16-20 cars. Located 1/2 block from Rainbow Beach Park and Rainbow Beach on the shore of beautiful Lake Michigan. The CTA 26, 6, 71, and N5 buses serve this location with both north and south bound stops at 78th and S. South Shore Dr, and it's just a short 2 block walk to the Metra Line (commuter rail) stop. Less than 3 miles to world renowned University of Chicago, the new Obama Presidential Library, the soon to be renovated Jackson Park Golf course, and just 9 blocks from the Campus of the soon to be built, 1 million s.f. Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park. Also, less than 11 miles to the center of downtown Chicago. New property management is in place and is working to stabilize rents. There is an ASSUMABLE loan in place at an attractive rate and it will not adjust until 12-1-28, at which time it will float off SOFR.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 7801 S South Shore Dr
General
- Price: $2,895,000
- HOA FEE: $3,948
- Taxes: $39,110 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12429665
- Updated: 11/30/2025
- Added to Site: 176 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Alarm Monitored, Sprinklers
Location
- Area: CHI - South Shore
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: north or south on S. South Shore Drive to 78th St. Property is on the SE corner of 78th and S. South Shore Drive.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Central Building Heat
Utilities
- Trash: 3510
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick, Concrete
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Concrete
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished
- Stories/Levels: 4
- Current Bldg. Use: Multi-Family
- Year Built: 1961
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Unit Information
- Units w/Refrigerators: 32
- Units w/Range/Oven: 32
- # Dryers: 3
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 16,875
- Lot Dimensions: 135 x 125
- Frontage: City Street
- Potential Use: Condominium
Financial Considerations
- Maint. Fee: $3,948
- Insurance Fee: $14,398
- Operating Expenses: $191,673
- Other Fee: $14,825
- Security Deposit: Alarm Monitored, Sprinklers
- Assessment Year: 1961
- Tax Amount: $39,110
- Tax Year: 2023
- Tenant Pays: Electricity
- Pays Electric: 7150
- Pays Trash: 3510
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 21304150280000
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Schools
Schools serving 7801 S South Shore Dr
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Powell Elementary Paideia Community Academy 7511 South South Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60649 | K-8 | 0.4 mi |
Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School 2100 East 87th Street, Chicago, IL 60617 | 9-11 | 1.6 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 7801 S South Shore Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/24/2025
Price Reduced
$2,895,000
-6.58%
MLS
7/25/2025
Listed
$3,099,000
19.19%
MLS
5/02/2023
Sold
$2,600,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 7801 S South Shore Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$39,110
3%
$184,702
—
2022
$37,990
2%
$184,702
—
2021
$37,142
-8%
$184,702
2%
2020
$40,299
11%
$180,901
—
2019
$36,345
27%
$180,901
25%
2018
$28,533
-8%
$144,444
—
2017
$31,094
7%
$144,440
—
2016
$28,930
12%
$144,440
3%
2015
$25,811
2%
$140,854
3%
2014
$25,373
2%
$136,756
—
2013
$24,872
1%
$136,756
—
2012
$24,540
—
$136,756
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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7801 S South Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60649 (MLS# 12429665) is a Commercial property. 7801 S South Shore Drive is currently listed for $2,895,000 and was received on July 25, 2025. Want to learn more about 7801 S South Shore Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial 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.

