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    6845 S Chappel Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

    3beds
    1,866sqft
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    $2,063/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1914
    6,250 Square Feet Lot
    $271,900 Zestimate®
    $147/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Can you see yourself living in this beautiful grand beauty on this double lot? Perfect for living and entertaining. This diamond in the rough is going to make the pickiest/creative buyer excited about adding your touches. The home does need a person who is looking to make a house a home. This canvas is ready for your updates. This is that rare find that rewards someone who can see beyond the current condition and recognize the investment potential. This spacious American 4-Square offers the scale, character, and original details that are increasingly difficult to find. The home features beautiful millwork on both the first and second floors that are in good condition, there are entry and butler staircases, giving you a remarkable foundation to restore, modernize, and make your own. This isn't a turnkey property-and that's exactly the opportunity. Bring your team and turn this house into the home you've envisioned. With generous interior space and a spacious yard, garage slab there is room to create something truly special while building potential equity through thoughtful improvements. The basement could be duplexed or made into an accessory dwelling unit for a person with a vision for income or in-law suite. Location adds another layer of opportunity. Enjoy being a bike ride away from the Obama Presidential Center campus, golf facilities, beach options, harbors & marinas and the South Shore Cultural Center, with the surrounding community continuing to attract investment, development, and renewed interest. Move into the community while it is still affordable. Whether you're looking for an affordable home with room to grow, an investment project, or an opportunity to restore a piece of Chicago architectural character, this property is calling your name. The question isn't whether this house needs work. The question is: Can you see what it could become? If you have vision, resources, and an eye for transformation, come take a look and submit your offer on-site. The canvas is here. The space is here. The potential is here. Now it need, YOU, the right buyer here to make it outstanding again.
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    Listed by:

    Desmonmyawn Smith, ABR 773-904-0408,

    Ideal Real Estate, LLC

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12739613MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Tandem Room, Foyer, Workshop
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 182 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14X13
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 130 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10X13
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 126 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14X9
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 224 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 16X14
      Foyer
      • Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 60 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10X6
      Kitchen
      • Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 154 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11X14
      Living room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 266 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 19X14
      Other
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 60 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 6X10
      Other
      • Level: Basement
      • Area: 665 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 35X19
      Heating
      • Natural Gas, Steam
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Range, Dishwasher
      Features
      • Special Millwork
      • Flooring: Hardwood
      • Basement: Unfinished,Bath/Stubbed,Concrete,Storage Space,Full
      • Attic: Finished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 0
      • Total interior livable area: 1,866 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Off Alley, Yes, Owned
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
      Features
      • Stories: 2
      • Fencing: Fenced
      Lot
      • Size: 6,250 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 50x125
      Details
      • Parcel number: 20244080100000
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: American 4-Sq.,Prairie
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick, Stucco
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1914

      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: $147/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $260,000
      • Annual tax amount: $5,240
      • Date on market: 8/21/2026
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

        $271,900

        $258,000 - $285,000

        $2,517/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/21/2026Listed for sale$274,000-0.4%$147/sqft
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        8/1/2026Listing removed$275,000$147/sqft
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        7/30/2026Listed for sale$275,000$147/sqft
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        7/10/2026Contingent$275,000$147/sqft
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        7/8/2026Listed for sale$275,000$147/sqft
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        6/19/2026Listing removed$275,000$147/sqft
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        6/13/2026Price change$275,000+2.6%$147/sqft
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        6/12/2026Listed for sale$268,000$144/sqft
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        5/14/2026Pending sale$268,000$144/sqft
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        5/1/2026Price change$268,000-2.5%$144/sqft
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        4/15/2026Listed for sale$275,000$147/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$5,240 +3.1%$26,000 +8.3%
        2023$5,082 +2.9%$24,000
        2022$4,936 +2.3%$24,000
        2021$4,826 +2.9%$24,000 +14%
        2020$4,688 +37.6%$21,045 -9%
        2019$3,406 +35.7%$23,127
        2018$2,510 -6.6%$23,127 +2.2%
        2017$2,687 -26.9%$22,638
        2016$3,677 +0.2%$22,638
        2015$3,668 +9.3%$22,638 +9.6%
        2014$3,356 +2.4%$20,655
        2013$3,278 +0.6%$20,655
        2012$3,259 -2.4%$20,655 -16.2%
        2011$3,339 +3.7%$24,645
        2010$3,221 +10.4%$24,645
        2009$2,918 -6.4%$24,645 -13.4%
        2008$3,117 +13.7%$28,447
        2007$2,742 +39.7%$28,447
        2006$1,963 -6.4%$28,447 +41.2%
        2005$2,096 +4.6%$20,149
        2004$2,003 +5.3%$20,149
        2003$1,902 -16.1%$20,149 +59.7%
        2002$2,267 +23.6%$12,620
        2001$1,835 -0.2%$12,620
        2000$1,840 +0%$12,620 +9%
        1999$1,840 $11,575
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: South Shore

        Getting around

        68 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        69 / 100
        Good Transit
        72 / 100
        Very Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        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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