2848 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60649
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FOR SALE

2848 E 79th St
Chicago, IL 60649

South Shore
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths

$125,000

Est. Mortgage $923/mo*
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$125,000

Est. Mortgage $923/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths

Home Highlights

Parking
1 Parking Spaces
Listed
45 days ago
Climate Control
Natural Gas & Window Units

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Opportunity awaits in the heart of South Shore! This unique property began life as a single-family home and was converted into a two-flat many years ago, offering flexibility for investors, renovators, or owner-occupants with vision. In need of some tender loving care, this property is ready for its next chapter. The first-floor unit features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, while the second-floor unit offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, for a total of 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Whether you're looking to restore the home to its original single-family layout or maintain it as a two-unit income-producing property, the possibilities are plentiful. Convenient access to public transportation and downtown Chicago. Nearby attractions include Museum of Science and Industry, Jackson Park, and the scenic shores of Lake Michigan. Bring your ideas, your contractor, and your vision to unlock the full potential of this versatile property Whether you're creating your dream home or building long-term equity through rental income, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.
Last check for updates: about 19 hours ago
Listing courtesy of: Debra Davis, (312) 399-8304
RE/MAX Premier
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12697503
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Home Details for 2848 E 79th St

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: Stair Lift, Disability Access
View
No View

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
No Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Yes
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: 45

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1890
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New ConstructionIs Habitable Residence
Property Information
Parcel Number: 21304080300000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $125,000
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 12697503

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4050 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12697503Attribution Contact: (312) 399-8304

Additional Information

Source Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD IDX Comments Reviews: YesMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD AVM On IDX Display: YesMRD Address On VOW Display: YesSource Internet Automated Valuation DisplayMRD Price History On IDX Display: YesMRD Market Time On IDX Display: YesSource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesMRD Remarks On VOW Display: Yes

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

South Shore
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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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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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

Home Value

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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
7919 S Escanaba Ave, Chicago, IL
0.09
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$40,000
06/17/26
4
1.5
1,635
7732 S Muskegon Ave, Chicago, IL
0.17
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$45,000
01/02/26
3
2
880
7828 S Escanaba Ave, Chicago, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$45,000
12/19/25
5
2
1,135
8017 S Escanaba Ave, Chicago, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$95,408
12/12/25
3
1.5
1,328
7758 S Burnham Ave, Chicago, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$182,000
05/15/26
5
1.5
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7807 S Burnham Ave, Chicago, IL
0.12
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$179,900
10/10/25
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1.5
1,713
7959 S Saginaw Ave, Chicago, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$185,000
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4
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Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
7835 S Muskegon Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
0.03
$397,900
6
2
-
Off Market
7910 S Muskegon Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.06
$336,600
6
3
-
Off Market
7918 S Escanaba Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.07
-
3
2
-
Off Market
7828 S Escanaba Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
0.06
$269,000
5
2
1,135
For Sale
7823 S Muskegon Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
0.06
$188,800
3
2.5
1,386
Off Market
2907 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60649
0.07
$34,808
-
-
-
For Sale
S, Chicago, IL 60649
0.06
$320,900
5
2
-
Off Market
7919 S Escanaba Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.09
$40,000
4
1.5
1,635
Recently Sold
7930 S Muskegon Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.09
$125,000
5
2
1,816
For Sale
7921 S Burnham Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.09
$463,100
11
6
-
Off Market
7829 S Escanaba Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
0.08
$330,000
3
1.5
1,265
For Sale

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 7, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12697503
Listed For Sale
$125,000

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Agent Phone: (312) 399-8304
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Frequently asked questions about 2848 E 79th St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 2848 E 79th St?
    Based on a $125,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 2848 E 79th St in Chicago, IL is approximately $936 (about $654 principal & interest, $207 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 2848 E 79th St compare to homes in Chicago?
    2848 E 79th St in Chicago, IL is listed at $125,000, about 68% below the $389K median sale price in Chicago.
  • What do residents say about the South Shore neighborhood?
    Residents describe the South Shore neighborhood in Chicago, IL as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See homes for sale in South Shore, Chicago.
  • What are the closest schools to 2848 E 79th St?
    The closest schools to 2848 E 79th St in Chicago, IL are Bradwell Community Arts & Sci Elementary School (Pre-K/Middle, rated 2/10), Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School (rated 1/10), South Shore Intl Col Prep High School (rated 4/10).
  • Does 2848 E 79th St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 2848 E 79th St in Chicago, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 2848 E 79th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 2848 E 79th St in Chicago, IL has laundry facilities.
2848 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60649 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom single-family home built in 1890. 2848 E 79th St is located in South Shore, Chicago. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID on Jul 7, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 12697503.