Looking to grow roots in South Shore? Ideal for a starter home or excellent for an investor to add to their portfolio for rental income. This property has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath and needs updating. Come see the potential with access to CTA and Metra station only half block away. Easy access to downtown, Lake Shore Dr via South Shore Dr or Exchange Ave. Owner may or may not remove items from property prior to closing. This is an estate sale.
Active
$99,000
2922 E 78th Pl, Chicago, IL 60649
2beds
740sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1888
3,000 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$134/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 68 days |
- 290 |
- 35 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Veronica Tabb, ABR,PSA,RENE,SRS 773-451-1200,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12678658
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X13
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X7
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 740 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 3,000 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 21304100320000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1888
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $134/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $48,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,165
- Date on market: 6/15/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2025 | Sold | $85,000-5.5%$115/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12212060 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2025 | Pending sale | $89,900$121/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12212060 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $89,900$121/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12212060 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2025 | Pending sale | $89,900$121/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12212060 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $89,900-10.1%$121/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12212060 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2025 | Listing removed | $100,000$135/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12212060 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2024 | Listed for sale | $100,000+122.2%$135/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12212060 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2022 | Sold | $45,000-50%$61/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11376208 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2020 | Listing removed | $90,000$122/sqft |
Source: Kingdom Builders Realty LLC #10475553 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2019 | Listed for sale | $90,000$122/sqft |
Source: Kingdom Builders Realty LLC #10475553 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $967 -16.9% | $4,800 -12.7% |
| 2023 | $1,165 +3% | $5,500 |
| 2022 | $1,131 +2.3% | $5,500 |
| 2021 | $1,106 -42.5% | $5,500 -36.3% |
| 2020 | $1,924 -0.2% | $8,635 -10% |
| 2019 | $1,928 +1.7% | $9,595 |
| 2018 | $1,895 +17.3% | $9,595 +27.8% |
| 2017 | $1,616 +7.5% | $7,507 |
| 2016 | $1,504 +9.3% | $7,507 |
| 2015 | $1,376 +1.7% | $7,507 +2.9% |
| 2014 | $1,353 +2% | $7,292 |
| 2013 | $1,326 +1.4% | $7,292 |
| 2012 | $1,308 -4.1% | $7,292 -13.4% |
| 2011 | $1,365 -0.4% | $8,421 |
| 2010 | $1,370 +4.4% | $8,421 |
| 2009 | $1,313 -24.4% | $8,421 -30.5% |
| 2008 | $1,737 +1% | $12,108 |
| 2007 | $1,720 -1.1% | $12,108 |
| 2006 | $1,738 +40% | $12,108 +59.4% |
| 2005 | $1,241 +1% | $7,597 |
| 2004 | $1,229 +2.2% | $7,597 |
| 2003 | $1,202 +11.8% | $7,597 +26.9% |
| 2002 | $1,075 +3.7% | $5,985 |
| 2001 | $1,036 +20.5% | $5,985 |
| 2000 | $860 -0.7% | $5,985 +33.7% |
| 1999 | $866 | $4,478 |
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Neighborhood: South Shore
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Powell Elementary Paideia Community AcademyGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10South Shore Intl Col Prep High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
- 1/10Chicago Vocational Career Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 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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