Welcome home to this charming 1-bedroom, 1-bath co-op located in a classic building filled with timeless vintage character. This bright, inviting residence was tastefully updated in late 2020 and is offered fully furnished, including all appliances, making it truly move-in ready. Perfectly situated just steps from Rainbow Beach Park and the shores of Lake Michigan, you'll enjoy easy access to scenic walking and biking paths, tennis courts, and beautiful lakefront views. The co-op is conveniently located just one block east of South Shore Drive. Monthly assessments cover property taxes, heat, cooking gas, water, and building maintenance, providing exceptional value. Additional amenities include an on-site laundry facility, private storage, and permit parking. Board approval is required for the purchase. With ownership costs that are lower than many nearby rental options, this is an outstanding opportunity to own an affordable lakefront home.
Contingent
$75,000
3017 E 78th St APT 3A, Chicago, IL 60649
1beds
950sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
-- sqft lot
$72,600 Zestimate®
$79/sqft
$638/mo HOA
What's special
Shores of lake michiganBright inviting residenceBeautiful lakefront views
- 18 days
- 614
- 56
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Listed by:
Leyla Jimenez 773-772-6969,
RE/MAX LOYALTY
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12708558
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Slate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X24
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), None
Appliances
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 950 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Side(s) of Property
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Side(s) of Property
Lot
- Features: Common Grounds
Details
- Parcel number: 21304150080000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Cooperative
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
- Major remodel year: 2020
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Heat, Water, Gas, Taxes, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $638 monthly
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $79/sqft
- Date on market: 8/10/2026
- Ownership: Co-op
Estimated market value
$72,600
$69,000 - $76,000
$1,396/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2026 | Contingent | $75,000$79/sqft |
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| 8/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $75,000+25%$79/sqft |
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| 3/29/2023 | Sold | $60,000-6.1%$63/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11658731 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2023 | Contingent | $63,900$67/sqft |
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| 11/29/2022 | Price change | $63,900-14.7%$67/sqft |
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| 11/16/2022 | Price change | $74,900-6.3%$79/sqft |
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| 10/23/2022 | Listed for sale | $79,900-27.4%$84/sqft |
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| 9/23/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/13/2021 | Listed for sale | $110,000+378.3%$116/sqft |
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| 9/9/2020 | Sold | $23,000-8%$24/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10592700 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2020 | Pending sale | $25,000$26/sqft |
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| 12/14/2019 | Listed for sale | $25,000$26/sqft |
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Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
Est. payment
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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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