2856 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60649
FOR SALE

2856 E 79th St
Chicago, IL 60649

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,982 sqft

$119,900

Original price: $119,900
Est. Mortgage $885/mo*
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$119,900

Original price: $119,900
Est. Mortgage $885/mo*
Get Pre-Qualified
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,982 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Calling All Investors! Located near Rainbow Beach in the South Shore Neighborhood, this 4bed/2bath is being sold AS-IS, no repairs. This property was damaged by a fire 3 years ago. The lot to the west of this property is being sold with the house. No showings, Buyers may walk the perimeter of the property. Call the Listing Agent below for questions.

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Parking Spaces
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$60
Listed
99 days ago

Home Details for 2856 E 79th St

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: NoneNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1982 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability Access
View
No View

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 2No Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Yes
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 7Days on Market: 99

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1890
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 21304080320000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $119,900Price Per Sqft: $60
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: 12564808

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4284 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 12564808
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listing Provided by: Joseph Stith, (708) 941-8188
Hoffman Realtors LLC
Kenneth Hoffman, (708) 941-8188
Hoffman Realtors LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12564808
Also Listed on MRED as distributed by MLS GRID.

Price History for 2856 E 79th St

DatePriceEventSource
04/28/2026$99,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12626347
02/15/2026$119,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12564808

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2023
Tax
Assessment$55,000
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 2856 E 79th St.

What Locals Say about Chicago

At least 29708 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 78 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 76 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 72 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 66 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 61 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say parking is easy

  • 54 % Say car is needed

  • 53 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 52 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 47 % Say it's quiet

  • 41 % Say there are community events

  • 36 % Say there's wildlife

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LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Joseph Stith, Hoffman Realtors LLC
Agent Phone: (708) 941-8188
2856 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60649 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,982 sqft single-family home built in 1890. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID on Feb 9, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 12564808.