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9 Beds
3 Baths

$425,000

7544 S Essex Avenue, Chicago IL, 60649

Built in1927
Property typeMulti-family
Listed by Yolanda Martin with Century 21 IMPACT 312-291-1284

Overview

Active

Listed Aug 4, 2026

Updated Sep 3

OWNER-OCCUPANT & INVESTOR VALUE-ADD OPPORTUNITY IN SOUTH SHORE! Not turnkey. Not overdone. Full of potential. This solid all-brick 3-flat offers approximately 3,200 sq ft, 9 bedrooms, 3 baths, separate utilities and a full basement-with an opportunity to create value through cosmetic renovation. Owner-occupants: Live in one unit while renting the other two, with anticipated rental potential of approximately $4,600/month from the two rented units, subject to market conditions and tenant demand. Investors: Three units create multiple income streams with anticipated rents of approximately $2,300 per unit, or $6,900/month when fully rented. The strategy is simple: BUY RENOVATE RENT BUILD EQUITY Financing options may include FHA 203(k), Conventional Rehab, Cash, or Hard Money, subject to lender/investor approval, property eligibility, borrower qualifications and applicable loan terms. Located in South Shore amid significant public and private investment, including INVEST South/West, the Obama Presidential Center, THRIVE Exchange and 71st Street corridor investment. Future impact is not guaranteed, but the level of investment makes this an opportunity worth a closer look. This is where the opportunity begins: bring your vision, improve the property and create the value. Short sale. Sold AS-IS. Subject to lender approval. If you're looking for a property where the upside comes from what YOU do with it, don't let this one pass without running the numbers. Anticipated rents are estimates for illustrative purposes only. Actual rents, expenses, renovation costs and values may vary. Financing is subject to lender approval, borrower qualification, property eligibility and applicable terms. Buyer to independently verify all information and projections.

$2,828/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $425,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
12724446

Interior Features

Bedrooms
9
Bathrooms
3
Heating
Yes
Basement
Yes

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.08 Acres

Other Property Details

Taxes
$6,469
Tax Frequency
Annually
Garage
Yes
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Listed by Yolanda Martin with Century 21 IMPACT 312-291-1284

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