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$475,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Multi-Family
  • 9 Total Beds
  • 3 Car Garage
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This is a GREAT building that was rehabbed a few years ago. This beauty sits on an oversized lot with a detached 3 car garage. This is a 3 unit building and perfect for house hacking. It does not have a basement but plenty of storage in each unit. Each unit has beautiful hardwood floors, stylish light fixtures, modern cabinetry, 3 large bedrooms and 1 bath. 2 current leases that end next year and one unit is a month to month tenant, in case you would like to live there right away. Building is beautifully maintained and can pass an FHA or conventional appraisal. DRY building with no flooding issues at all. 2 of the units have in unit laundry hook ups.

Full Property Details for 7961 S Essex Ave

General

  • Sold For: $475,000
  • Taxes: $6,951 (2024)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Multi-Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12719241
  • Added to Site: 101 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 9

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: CHI - South Chicago
  • County: Cook
  • Driving Directions: Head South on Jeffrey Ave. to 79th St.; Drive east to Phillips and left on Essex

School Information

  • School District: 299
  • Midd School District: 299

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Daylight
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Unit Information

  • Units in Building: 3

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 5788SQFT
  • Zoning: MULTI

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1924
  • Tax Amount: $6,951.41
  • Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Documents Avail.: Leases
  • Property ID: 21311020150000

Listed by Premier Midwest Realty, INC
Sold by Fathom Realty IL

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— 7961 S Essex Ave —

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Schools serving 7961 S Essex Ave

School District:Chicago Public School District 299
NameGradesDistance
Bradwell Community Arts & Sci Elementary School
7736 South Burnham Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649
K-80.5 mi
South Shore Intl Col Prep High School
1955 East 75th Street, Chicago, IL 60649
12-0.9 mi
Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School
2100 East 87th Street, Chicago, IL 60617
9-111 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 7961 S Essex Ave

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/13/2026
Sold
$475,000
—
MLS
9/04/2026
Price Reduced
$475,000
-4.98%
MLS
7/29/2026
Listed
$499,900
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by Premier Midwest Realty, INC
Sold by Fathom Realty IL

7961 S Essex Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617 (MLS# 12719241) is a Multi-Family property that was sold at $475,000 on October 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 7961 S Essex Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in South Chicago? You can browse all South Chicago real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.