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Property Description
Calling all investors and first time homebuyers looking for a small project to complete. Investor Special! Value-Add Opportunity with Strong Upside. Welcome home. Located on historic S King Drive, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home presents a prime opportunity for investors, house-hackers, or first-time buyers looking for a manageable project with solid return potential. The property features a partially finished basement, offering additional living or recreation space and flexibility for future improvements. With some TLC and cosmetic updates, this home is well-positioned to unlock significant value. Exterior highlights include a fully fenced lot, providing privacy and security, along with a 2-car garage-a major value add and strong selling point for future resale or rental. The layout and lot size offer plenty of potential for modernization and customization. This property is ideal for buyers seeking sweat equity or investors pursuing a fix-and-flip or long-term hold strategy. After-repair value (ARV) is estimated upward of $300,000, making this a compelling opportunity for those with vision and execution. Conveniently located near transportation, shopping, and neighborhood amenities, this home sits in an area with continued investment activity and redevelopment. Sold As-Is.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 7837 S King Dr
General
- Price: $144,900
- Taxes: $1,526 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12561753
- Updated: 2/10/2026
- Added to Site: 11 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Partially
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Greater Grand Crossing
- County: Cook
- Township: Hyde Park
- Driving Directions: East on 79th from State Street, North on King Drive.
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
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 958
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1919
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.088
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 3844
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1919
- Tax Amount: $1,526.94
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 20274240120000
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Schools
Schools serving 7837 S King Dr
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ruggles Elementary School 7831 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 | K-8 | 0.2 mi |
Hirsch Metropolitan High School 7740 South Ingleside Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 | 9-12 | 0.7 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 7837 S King Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/04/2026
Listed
$144,900
—
MLS
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 7837 S King Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$2,110
3%
$10,000
—
2022
$2,057
2%
$10,000
—
2021
$2,011
-29%
$10,000
-22%
2020
$2,847
—
$12,780
-10%
2019
$2,853
2%
$14,201
—
2018
$2,805
14%
$14,201
24%
2017
$2,464
8%
$11,445
—
2016
$2,292
9%
$11,445
—
2015
$2,097
11%
$11,445
12%
2014
$1,891
2%
$10,190
—
2013
$1,853
1%
$10,190
—
2012
$1,829
—
$10,190
—
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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7837 S King Drive, Chicago, IL 60619 (MLS# 12561753) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 7837 S King Drive is currently listed for $144,900 and was received on February 04, 2026. Want to learn more about 7837 S King Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Greater Grand Crossing? You can browse all Greater Grand Crossing real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

