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.
Active
$96,000
2921 E 78th Pl, Chicago, IL 60649
3beds
1,260sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
3,000 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$76/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 14 days
- 465
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michael Montalbano 312-462-3411,
Montalbano & Associates
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12768864
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Enclosed Porch
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 153 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X17
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X7
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X30
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,260 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Alley, Yes, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 3,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25 x 120
Details
- Parcel number: 21304110080000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $76/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $71,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,474
- Date on market: 9/24/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,964/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $96,000+146.2%$76/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12768864 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2026 | Sold | $39,000-22%$31/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12529452 Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2025 | Contingent | $50,000$40/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12529452 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2025 | Price change | $50,000-23.1%$40/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12529452 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $65,000$52/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12529452 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,426 +22.9% | $7,100 +29.1% |
| 2023 | $1,160 +2.6% | $5,500 |
| 2022 | $1,131 +2.3% | $5,500 |
| 2021 | $1,106 -53% | $5,500 -47.9% |
| 2020 | $2,351 -0.2% | $10,555 -10% |
| 2019 | $2,356 +1.7% | $11,728 |
| 2018 | $2,317 -10% | $11,728 -2% |
| 2017 | $2,575 +7.5% | $11,963 |
| 2016 | $2,396 +9.3% | $11,963 |
| 2015 | $2,192 +1.3% | $11,963 +2.6% |
| 2014 | $2,164 +2% | $11,662 |
| 2013 | $2,121 +1.4% | $11,662 |
| 2012 | $2,093 +5.6% | $11,662 -4.7% |
| 2011 | $1,982 -0.4% | $12,233 |
| 2010 | $1,991 +4.4% | $12,233 |
| 2009 | $1,908 -10.7% | $12,233 -17.8% |
| 2008 | $2,136 +1% | $14,891 |
| 2007 | $2,115 -1.1% | $14,891 |
| 2006 | $2,138 +29.3% | $14,891 +47.2% |
| 2005 | $1,653 +1% | $10,119 |
| 2004 | $1,637 +2.2% | $10,119 |
| 2003 | $1,601 +12.2% | $10,119 +27.4% |
| 2002 | $1,427 +39.2% | $7,945 |
| 2001 | $1,025 +35.9% | $7,945 |
| 2000 | $755 +1% | $7,945 +34% |
| 1999 | $747 | $5,927 |
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Neighborhood: South Shore
Nearby schools
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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