1835 E 79th St Chicago, IL 60649
South Chicago NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,461/month
About This Home
Excellent investment opportunity in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood! This spacious brick mixed-use 2-unit building offers incredible upside potential for investors or owner-occupants looking to build long-term wealth. Featuring a desirable unit mix with 5 total bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, separate utilities, individual furnaces, updated electrical, newer mechanicals including furnace and hot water tank, and a full unfinished basement offering additional storage and future possibilities. Both units feature functional layouts with generous living space, fresh paint, updated finishes, and well-maintained kitchens and baths, including a recently remodeled second-floor bathroom. The second-floor 3-bedroom unit features a spacious private deck with city views, adding additional outdoor living space. The property also includes a fully fenced backyard and 2-car garage, providing valuable off-street parking. Located minutes from Lake Michigan, multiple beaches, golf courses, public transportation, shopping, restaurants, and the future Obama Presidential Center, this location offers strong long-term growth potential. Whether you're looking to house hack, expand your rental portfolio, or secure a potential income-producing property, this solid Chicago brick multi-unit offers the location, features, and upside investors are looking for. Don't miss this South Shore opportunity!
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,984
Year Built
- Built in 1917 | Remodeled in 2019
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Available
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Additional Features
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Lot Dimensions are 25 x 125
Community Details
- 2 Units
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,984 | $15,400 | $2,344 | $13,056 |
| 2024 | $1,984 | $15,400 | $2,344 | $13,056 |
| 2023 | $1,925 | $8,000 | $3,906 | $4,094 |
| 2022 | $1,925 | $8,000 | $3,906 | $4,094 |
| 2021 | $1,897 | $7,999 | $3,906 | $4,093 |
| 2020 | $3,496 | $13,486 | $2,812 | $10,674 |
| 2019 | $3,571 | $15,325 | $2,812 | $12,513 |
| 2018 | $1,373 | $6,000 | $2,812 | $3,188 |
| 2017 | $5,035 | $20,476 | $2,500 | $17,976 |
| 2016 | $4,102 | $20,476 | $2,500 | $17,976 |
| 2015 | $3,789 | $20,476 | $2,500 | $17,976 |
| 2014 | $2,912 | $16,118 | $2,187 | $13,931 |
| 2013 | $2,867 | $16,118 | $2,187 | $13,931 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2026 06/24/26 | Price Changed | $239,900 | -4.0% | -- | |
| 06/02/2026 06/02/26 | For Sale | $249,900 | +90.8% | -- | |
| 07/08/2019 07/08/19 | Sold | $131,000 | -5.8% | -- | View Prior Sale |
| 05/03/2019 05/03/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/29/2019 04/29/19 | For Sale | $139,000 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 03/26/2019 03/26/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/08/2019 03/08/19 | For Sale | $139,000 | +595.0% | -- | |
| 04/29/2016 04/29/16 | Sold | $20,000 | 0.0% | -- | View Prior Sale |
| 04/13/2016 04/13/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 02/29/2016 02/29/16 | For Sale | $20,000 | -- | -- |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12665026
APN: 20-36-103-005-0000
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