7544 S Essex Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60649
$425,000
9 Beds
3 Baths
0 SqFt
0.08 Acres
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7544 S Essex Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60649
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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.

Property Details

Price:
$425,000
MLS #:
MRD12724446
Status:
Active
Beds:
9
Baths:
3
Type:
Multi Family
Neighborhood:
chisouthshore
Listed Date:
Aug 4, 2026
Year Built:
1927
Short SaleChi – South ShoreChisouthshore

Schools

School District:
299

Interior

Heating
Natural Gas

Exterior

Community Features
Gated, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Construction Materials
Brick
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Features
Yes, Detached, Garage
Parking Spots
3
Parking Total
3

Financial

Tax Year
2024
Taxes
$6,469
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Property Summary

    7544 S Essex Avenue Chicago IL is a Multi Family for sale in Chicago, IL, 60649. It is listed for $425,000 To schedule a showing of MLS#mrd12724446 at 7544 S Essex Avenue in Chicago, IL, contact your Compass | Debra Dobbs | The Dobbs Group agent at 3123074909.
7544 S Essex Avenue
Chicago, IL