1653 E 70th St, Chicago, IL 60649
OFF MARKET

$158,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,200 sqft

1653 E 70th St, Chicago, IL 60649

South Shore
Est. Refi. Payment $1,159/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 6, 2024 for $75,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$159K
Since last month
Increased$11K (+7.2%)
Since last year
Increased$83K (+108.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$85K (+113.1%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +137% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$160K
July 2026$149K
June 2026$155K
May 2026$81K
April 2026$81K
March 2026$80K
February 2026$78K
January 2026$79K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
6950 S Cregier Ave #C, Chicago, IL
0.13
Townhouse
$195,000
02/06/26
3
2
1,200
7308 S Dorchester Ave #A, Chicago, IL
0.55
Townhouse
$83,000
12/30/25
2
1
960
7300 S Dorchester Ave #B, Chicago, IL
0.53
Townhouse
$109,800
10/17/25
2
1
1,000
1731 E 74th St, Chicago, IL
0.52
Townhouse
$175,000
12/30/25
3
1.5
1,460
1727 E 74th St, Chicago, IL
0.52
Townhouse
$195,000
08/06/26
3
1.5
1,460
7251 S Ridgeland Ave #E, Chicago, IL
0.36
Townhouse
$103,000
02/05/26
2
1.5
936
7629 S Euclid Ave, Chicago, IL
0.87
Townhouse
$149,900
04/09/26
2
1
900
7927 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, IL
1.24
Townhouse
$158,000
05/12/26
2
2
1,096

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1652 E 70th St, Chicago, IL 60649
0.03
$326,900
3
3
1,500
Off Market
7011 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
0.01
$438,700
4
3
3,000
Off Market
7000 S East End Ave #103, Chicago, IL 60649
0.03
$155,100
2
2
-
Off Market
7000 S East End Ave #203, Chicago, IL 60649
0.03
$111,000
1
1
800
Off Market
7000 S East End Ave #101, Chicago, IL 60649
0.03
$187,400
3
2
1,600
Off Market
7000 S East End Ave #303, Chicago, IL 60649
0.03
$95,000
2
2
1,200
Recently Sold
7000 S East End Ave #104, Chicago, IL 60649
0.03
$146,900
2
2
1,065
Off Market
6933 S East End Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
0.05
$365,200
4
3
1,440
Off Market
7017 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
0.02
$11,000
-
-
-
Recently Sold
7006 S East End Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
0.03
$85,000
4
1
-
Recently Sold
7019 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
0.03
$185,100
3
2
992
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Townhouse
Year Built
1949
Living Area
1,200 sqft
Price/Sqft
$132

About this House

Cash Buyers Dream! Nestled in the historic South Shore neighborhood of Chicago, this vacant and empty three-story townhome offers a unique opportunity for someone with a vision for revitalization. With its classic brick exterior, this home stands as a blank canvas waiting to be transformed into a stylish and modern urban dwelling. This townhouse has just undergone significant upgrades, boasting a new roof (2022-2023), gutters (2022-2023), tuckpointing (2022-2023) and new Feldco windows and doors throughout (2022-2023). As you step inside, you'll find a space stripped down to the studs, offering limitless possibilities for customization and design. The interior spans three floors, awaiting the touch of an enthusiastic renovator. The neighborhood is known for its rich history and cultural diversity, making it a vibrant place to call home once your renovation is complete. Conveniently located near public transportation, parks, schools, and local amenities, it is also close to the Jackson Park Highlands, lakefront and the future Obama Center complex. Whether you're looking to renovate and sell for a profit, turn it into a rental property, or make it your own home, this vacant townhouse offers a range of possibilities for a wise investor.
1653 E 70th St, Chicago, IL 60649 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,200 sqft townhouse in South Shore, built in 1949. It last sold for $75,000 on Dec 6, 2024 (12% below the $85,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2025 with an asking price of $3,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 31, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $158,900, with a rent estimate of $1,774/month.
Last check for updates: about 9 hours ago
Listed by Colleen Bader, (312) 515-3109
Nest Equity Realty
Cori Michael, ABR,C-RETS,CSC,MRP,SRS, (630) 464-7701
Nest Equity Realty
Bought with: Colleen Bader, (312) 515-3109, Nest Equity Realty
Co-Buyer's Agent: Cori Michael, ABR,C-RETS,CSC,MRP,SRS, (630) 464-7701, Nest Equity Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12083309

Home Details for 1653 E 70th St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1200 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: NoneNo Heating
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability Access
View
No View

Exterior Features

Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1949
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Townhouse, Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 20243240310000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $85,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Nov 11 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Chicago
School Information
Elementary School District: 299Jr High / Middle School District: 299High School District: 299

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2496 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12083309Activation Date: Wed Sep 25 2024

Additional Information

MRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplaySource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 31, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,500
Feb 28, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,500
Price decreased by 29%
Nov 30, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,500
Dec 6, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12083309
Sold
$75,000
Nov 12, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12083309
Contingent
$85,000

Market trends in Chicago

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$389K
$10.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.2%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$294
$8MoM
Available listings
5488
263MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about South Shore

At least 371 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 97 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 72 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 70 % Say car is needed

  • 61 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 58 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 49 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 44 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 43 % Say kids play outside

  • 41 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 41 % Say it's quiet

  • 39 % Say there's wildlife

  • 38 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 35 % Say parking is easy

  • 27 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 25 % Say there are community events

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  • LaTanya Orr
    "I was born/raised in Chicago- grew up in North Roseland. I currently live in South Shore. Love the proximity to the Lake. While there’s some economic investment happening in South Shore, still a lot could be done to improve the quality of the neighborhood. "
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  • Miranda Harris
    "Movies in the yard have nice places to go with my family having access to all exciting events in the community getting to meet new & kind & loving people"
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  • Tracy Monden
    "Idk I’m not a dog owner I don’t need a pet or want a pet but is a dog friendly neighborhood you see a lot of people walking tvey dogs "
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  • Andersonlatasha15
    "Very nice good community close to stores u walk to park kids school near laundry mat next to me hospital "
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  • Trulia User
    "People throw the food on the ground and I have to fight my dog to take chicken bones from her. It’s very stressful "
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  • Cashmere Pollard
    "I do not have a dog so I really would not know what dog owners would like or not like about living in the South Shore neighborhood. "
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  • America2000 Mcmasters
    "The building I live in is everything you want in a home. Neighbors friendly, doormen, well kept, no worries. But the neighborhood is not good"
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  • Trulia User
    "Very dangerous neighborhood to live in,if you have kids I wouldn’t recommend this neighborhood.someone busted out my car window and stole some things out of my car.Everyone around here looks like they’re on drugs,and there is never any parking"
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  • Marcia Riddle
    "I wanted to know, can I come and see the apartment Wednesday or Thursday can I come and see the apartment "
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  • Trulia User
    "Remember that the schools are better in areas where taxes are paid by home owners. If you must live in south shore try to stay near more homes than apartments"
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  • Trulia User
    "if you want your kids safe, keep them inside or be out with your kids. It's clear that parents don't pay attention to their children these days, so if your not one of those parents them keep an eye on yours at all times. This isn't a neighborhood I would let my child out to play.... period!!!"
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve been living over here for 3 years and haven’t seen any special neighborhood events. It would be nice to have a block party or something"
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  • Trulia User
    "The commute to downtown is pretty easy when there’s no traffic, and it’s easy access to north Chicago"
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a good area to be in and it’s very safe and friendly I used to grow up in this area all my life . "
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  • Trulia User
    "Work from home although if you drive you’re right at Lake Shore Drive which is extremely convenient."
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  • Trulia User
    "Everything is walking distance and when you speak to people they speak back most of them. Far as helping each other not everyone help people but you have a few that would help "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are a lot of teenagers that hang in nearby park. The teenagers hang in the park everyday and this could be unsafe."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s near my place of worship. I can walk around the corner. This works for me since gas is so high. I accept the neighborhood. I"
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  • Trulia User
    "Love the proximity to the lakefront and also the Loop. Our neighborhood is quiet. We’re within minutes of most services/stores."
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  • Trulia User
    "Public transportation available in this area public schools and very peaceful neighborhood easy walk to the beach wonderful place to live l really enjoy living in the south shore areas"
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  • Trulia User
    "I see dog owners walk their dogs all the time. Seems like everyone is conscientious about their pets."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in the neighborhood for 28 years and have not seen too many bad things. There are a few who don’t value property but they are outnumbered by those who do. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Body picks up after dogs, dogs run free, owners don’t care about animals dog poop everywhere, dogs not kept on lease"
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  • Trulia User
    "This is an great neighborhood to stay in with family and friends. They are friendly and respectful to one another."
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  • Trulia User
    "it's cool has some nice areas to live in a few good schools and 2 grocery stores that I got to on a regular. I would recommend this neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "It was a nice neighborhood where kids could be kids but it’s riff rad everywhere but this was controlled "
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  • Trulia User
    "This community need a lot of organizing, I’ve even living here for approximately three years and our streets are rarely cleaned. The Alderman presence is absent. The neighbors aren’t willing to help better the neighborhood!"
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  • Trulia User
    "Frequent dog walkers around the neighborhood and especially on the lakefront. Great place to walk your pets or let them play at the dog park"
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  • Jtfour911
    "High crime area. High unemployment area. Near buses and Metra trains. Near lakefront and Rainbow beach. Area use to be nice, clean blue collar in the seventies. Decline started in the eighties and nineties (relocation of people from demolished housing developments) to areas nearby. Improvement might come sometime in the future because of location to the lake."
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  • Trulia User
    "We have many neighbors in our neighborhood and the area have a great park and also a private beach which we enjoy during summer or whenever the weather is nice "
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood isn’t very special in my opinion. I would like to not live in this area for much longer. "
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  • Michquel H.
    "Not enough safe parks and a lot of the older teenagers take over the nicer area parks just hanging out. But the best perk is being so so close to the lakefront."
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  • Ashley R.
    "There’s not many parks in the area for the kids and there are a few busy streets in the vicinity. Some people drive fast down the streets and there are a lot of stray cats and raccoons an possums around at night. "
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  • Karen E.
    "no one has a problem living in the South shore area it's well it will maintain and went over here nice it's one gigantic melting pots and dog super dog friendly"
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  • Brittany C.
    "Close to golf course, public transportation, and lake front. Lived here for 33 years without issues. Some areas are worst than others, but overall you can enjoy lakeside or lake vicinity living without the price. "
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  • Lisa_castro
    "The beach scenery is very beautiful. I love that I can look out the window and see nature. It’s just beautiful."
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  • Latoya E.
    "festivals and food give aways.along with other community events. great place to kive. area wepl policed"
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  • Tlamina1986
    "Plenty of parks and recreation areas to take your children to play. There are some good local schools in the area . Minutes from Hyde Park Area "
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  • Nick C.
    "We have the south shore cutler festival. There is also the monarch butterfly festival as well as a farmers market in the summer/fall"
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  • Mona E.
    "Love the neighborhood! Purchased a home at 72nd and Crandon. Easy to take the train and easy to get to LakeShore Drive. The area is changing and a Local Market opened up a few weeks ago. "
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Frequently asked questions about 1653 E 70th St

  • What is 1653 E 70th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1653 E 70th St in Chicago, IL is $158,900.
  • What is the price history for 1653 E 70th St?
    1653 E 70th St in Chicago, IL last sold for $75,000 in December 2024.
  • Is Chicago a buyer's or seller's market?
    Chicago is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Chicago?
    The median sale price in Chicago is $389K. That is up $10.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 1653 E 70th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1653 E 70th St in Chicago, IL has laundry facilities.

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