2972 E 78th St, Chicago, IL 60649
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OFF MARKET

2972 E 78th St
Chicago, IL 60649

South Shore
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,704 sqft

$276,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,943/mo*
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$276,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,943/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
3 Baths
1,704 sqft

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1888
Living Area
1,704 sqft
Price/Sqft
$162

About this House

This single-family home is located at 2972 E 78th St, Chicago, IL. 2972 E 78th St is in the South Shore neighborhood in Chicago, IL and in ZIP code 60649. This property has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and approximately 1,704 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 3045 sqft and was built in 1888.
2972 E 78th St, Chicago, IL 60649 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,704 sqft single-family home in South Shore, built in 1888. It last sold for $85,000 on May 3, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $276,200, with a rent estimate of $2,418/month.

Home Details for 2972 E 78th St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: Wood

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1888
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3045 sqft

Price History for 2972 E 78th St

DatePriceEventSource
05/03/2023$85,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11342121
04/27/2022$85,000PendingMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11342121
03/30/2022$85,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11342121
03/08/2022$107,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11342121
03/29/1995$28,000Sold
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Market trends in Chicago

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$382K
$16.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$290
$13MoM
Available listings
5747
168MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$3,305
Assessment$164,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2972 E 78th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
7935 S Coles Ave, Chicago, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$30,000
10/24/25
5
3
2,000
7919 S Escanaba Ave, Chicago, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$40,000
06/17/26
4
1.5
1,635
7652 1/2 S Coles Ave, Chicago, IL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$240,000
09/25/25
5
2.5
1,749
7934 S Saginaw Ave, Chicago, IL
0.53
Single-Family Home
$82,000
08/22/25
4
2
1,909
7828 S Escanaba Ave, Chicago, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$45,000
12/19/25
5
2
1,135
7758 S Burnham Ave, Chicago, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$182,000
05/15/26
5
1.5
2,400
8017 S Escanaba Ave, Chicago, IL
0.39
Single-Family Home
$95,408
12/12/25
3
1.5
1,328
7807 S Burnham Ave, Chicago, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$179,900
10/10/25
6
1.5
1,713
8004 S Escanaba Ave, Chicago, IL
0.39
Single-Family Home
$80,000
03/03/26
4
1
1,600
2656 E 74th St, Chicago, IL
0.62
Single-Family Home
$103,000
08/13/25
3
2
1,706

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Assigned Schools

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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

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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 2972 E 78th St

  • What is 2972 E 78th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 2972 E 78th St in Chicago, IL is $276,200.
  • What is the price history for 2972 E 78th St?
    2972 E 78th St in Chicago, IL last sold for $85,000 in May 2023.
  • 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 $382K. That is up $16.67K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 2972 E 78th St?
    The lot at 2972 E 78th St in Chicago, IL is about 0.07 acres (3,045 sq ft).