2921 E 78th Pl, Chicago, IL 60649
FOR SALE

$96,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,260 sqft

2921 E 78th Pl, Chicago, IL 60649

South Shore
Est. Mortgage $749/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
$76/sqft
Garage

Local Information

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

About this House

Fabulous Rehab Project ! Awesome South Shore Location! Just minutes from Rainbow Beach Park, Lake Shore Drive, Lake Michigan and a quick 15-minute drive to Downtown Chicago! Steps from the Cheltenham/79th Street Metra Station. This home needs work, but has a lot of potential! Basement is spacious with room for a bedroom, family room, and utility/laundry room; also has a full bathroom. Main level has 1 large bedroom that can be made back into 2 as it originally was constructed. Large and open living/dining room. Upstairs has 2 smaller bedrooms with room to dormer and add a bathroom. BRING YOUR IDEAS AND MAKE THIS PROJECT YOURS! Buyer to assume any City of Chicago Violations. No Survey, Sold AS IS - Owner Financing of Purchase is available.
Last check for updates: about 20 hours ago
Listing courtesy of: Michael Montalbano, (312) 462-3411
Montalbano & Associates
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12768864

Home Details for 2921 E 78th Pl

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Enclosed Porch, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1260 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Accessibility: No Disability Access
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Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Off Alley,Yes,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: 44

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, StoneNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 21304110080000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $96,000Price Per Sqft: $76
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow, Immediate

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

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: 12768864

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3000 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12768864

Additional Information

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

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 24, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12768864
Listed For Sale
$96,000
Jan 13, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12529452
Sold
$39,000
Dec 20, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12529452
Contingent
$50,000
Dec 15, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12529452
PriceChange
$50,000
Price decreased by 23%
Dec 10, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12529452
Listed For Sale
$65,000

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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "I see dog owners walk their dogs all the time. Seems like everyone is conscientious about their pets."
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    "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 September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$389K
$7.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.1%
Price per sq ft
$286
$7MoM
Available listings
5461
35MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

Home Value

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Nearby home prices

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Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
2917 E 78th Pl, Chicago, IL 60649
0.00
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1
1
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Off Market
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$94,300
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850
Off Market
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0.01
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Off Market
2927 E 78th Pl, Chicago, IL 60649
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2
2,080
Off Market
2913 E 78th Pl, Chicago, IL 60649
0.01
$90,400
2
1
1,536
Off Market
2911 E 78th Pl, Chicago, IL 60649
0.02
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Off Market
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800
Off Market
3018 E Cheltenham Pl #2B, Chicago, IL 60649
0.02
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1
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700
Off Market
3018 E Cheltenham Pl #6B, Chicago, IL 60649
0.02
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1
1
750
Off Market
3018 E Cheltenham Pl #2, Chicago, IL 60649
0.02
-
1
1
700
Off Market
2909 E 78th Pl, Chicago, IL 60649
0.02
-
-
1
1,096
Off Market
3024 E Cheltenham Pl, Chicago, IL 60649
0.02
$103,000
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4
-
Recently Sold
7858 S Coles Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
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$137,100
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-
Studio
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-
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1
-
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3
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Off Market
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Frequently asked questions about 2921 E 78th Pl

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 2921 E 78th Pl?
    Based on a $96,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 2921 E 78th Pl in Chicago, IL is approximately $754 (about $520 principal & interest, $159 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 2921 E 78th Pl compare to homes in Chicago?
    2921 E 78th Pl in Chicago, IL is listed at $96,000, about 75% 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 2921 E 78th Pl?
    The closest schools to 2921 E 78th Pl in Chicago, IL are Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School (rated 1/10), Powell Elementary Paideia Community Academy (Pre-K/Middle, rated 4/10), South Shore Intl Col Prep High School (rated 4/10).
  • Does 2921 E 78th Pl have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 2921 E 78th Pl in Chicago, IL has laundry facilities.
  • How big is the lot at 2921 E 78th Pl?
    The lot at 2921 E 78th Pl in Chicago, IL is about 0.07 acres (3,000 sq ft).
2921 E 78th Pl, Chicago, IL 60649 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,260 sqft single-family home. 2921 E 78th Pl is located in South Shore, Chicago. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID on Sep 24, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 12768864.