7544 S Essex Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649
Local realty services provided by:ERA Naper Realty
7544 S Essex Avenue,Chicago, IL 60649
$425,000
- 9 Beds
- 3 Baths
- - sq. ft.
- Multi-family
- Active
Listed by: yolanda martin
Office: century 21 impact
MLS#:12724446
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$425,000
About this home
OWNER-OCCUPANT & INVESTOR VALUE-ADD OPPORTUNITY IN SOUTH SHORE! Not turnkey. Not overdone. Full of potential. This solid all-brick 3-flat offers approximately 3,200 sq ft, 9 bedrooms, 3 baths, separate utilities and a full basement-with an opportunity to create value through cosmetic renovation. Owner-occupants: Live in one unit while renting the other two, with anticipated rental potential of approximately $4,600/month from the two rented units, subject to market conditions and tenant demand. Investors: Three units create multiple income streams with anticipated rents of approximately $2,300 per unit, or $6,900/month when fully rented. The strategy is simple: BUY RENOVATE RENT BUILD EQUITY Financing options may include FHA 203(k), Conventional Rehab, Cash, or Hard Money, subject to lender/investor approval, property eligibility, borrower qualifications and applicable loan terms. Located in South Shore amid significant public and private investment, including INVEST South/West, the Obama Presidential Center, THRIVE Exchange and 71st Street corridor investment. Future impact is not guaranteed, but the level of investment makes this an opportunity worth a closer look. This is where the opportunity begins: bring your vision, improve the property and create the value. Short sale. Sold AS-IS. Subject to lender approval. If you're looking for a property where the upside comes from what YOU do with it, don't let this one pass without running the numbers. Anticipated rents are estimates for illustrative purposes only. Actual rents, expenses, renovation costs and values may vary. Financing is subject to lender approval, borrower qualification, property eligibility and applicable terms. Buyer to independently verify all information and projections....
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Home facts
- Year built:1927
- Listing ID #:12724446
- Updated:September 30, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:9
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:3
- Rooms Total:18
- Basement Description:Full, Partially Finished
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Natural Gas
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1927
- Lot area:0.08 Acres
Utilities
- Water:Lake Michigan
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$425,000
- Tax amount:$6,469 (2024)
Parking
- Total parking spaces:3
- Parking description:Detached Garage, Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:3
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