Don't miss this exceptional investment opportunity in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood. This solid brick 2-unit building with an additional in-law unit in the basement offers excellent cash flow potential, multigenerational living options, or the opportunity for an owner-occupant. Situated within an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) District, the property presents additional value and future potential, subject to City of Chicago approvals. Conveniently located near public transportation, Jackson Park, the University of Chicago, the lakefront, shopping, dining, and major expressways.
Price change
Price cut: $10K (8/20)
$579,000
1957 E 72nd St, Chicago, IL 60649
6beds
--sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1895
-- sqft lot
$568,500 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 13 days |
- 138 |
- 7 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Peter LoPresti peter@loprestiventures.com,
EXIT Strategy Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12703804
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Natural Gas
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Property
Lot
- Size: 4,752 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 20251210080000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1895
- Major remodel year: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $196,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,950
- Date on market: 8/10/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$568,500
$540,000 - $597,000
$1,967/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Price change | $579,000-1.7% |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12703804 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $589,000+47.3% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12703804 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2023 | Sold | $400,000+0.3% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11716548 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2023 | Contingent | $399,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11716548 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2023 | Price change | $399,000-2.4% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11716548 Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $409,000+581.7% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11716548 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2020 | Sold | $60,000-53.8% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2005 | Sold | $130,000+126.1% |
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| 7/20/2005 | Sold | $57,500-73.6% |
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| 1/7/2005 | Sold | $218,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,286 +72.4% | $19,600 +117.8% |
| 2023 | $1,906 +2.9% | $9,000 |
| 2022 | $1,851 +2.3% | $9,000 |
| 2021 | $1,810 -39.8% | $9,000 -33.3% |
| 2020 | $3,004 -2.4% | $13,485 -12% |
| 2019 | $3,079 +1.7% | $15,324 |
| 2018 | $3,027 -1.1% | $15,324 +7.8% |
| 2017 | $3,061 +7.5% | $14,221 |
| 2016 | $2,848 +9.3% | $14,221 |
| 2015 | $2,606 +11.1% | $14,221 +12.5% |
| 2014 | $2,346 +2% | $12,645 |
| 2013 | $2,300 +1.4% | $12,645 |
| 2012 | $2,269 -13.1% | $12,645 -21.5% |
| 2011 | $2,610 -0.4% | $16,109 |
| 2010 | $2,621 +4.4% | $16,109 |
| 2009 | $2,512 -10.1% | $16,109 -17.3% |
| 2008 | $2,795 +1% | $19,485 |
| 2007 | $2,767 -15.4% | $19,485 -14.5% |
| 2006 | $3,271 +77.9% | $22,787 +102.5% |
| 2005 | $1,839 +22.1% | $11,254 |
| 2004 | $1,506 +12.6% | $11,254 |
| 2003 | $1,337 -5.4% | $11,254 +16.1% |
| 2002 | $1,414 +6.5% | $9,692 |
| 2001 | $1,328 +21.7% | $9,692 |
| 2000 | $1,091 +0.5% | $9,692 +26.2% |
| 1999 | $1,086 | $7,679 |
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Neighborhood: South Shore
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Bouchet Elementary Math & Science AcademyGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10South Shore Intl Col Prep High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10Chicago Vocational Career Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 299
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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