NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7918 S Escanaba Ave Chicago, IL 60617

South Chicago Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
1888 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 8, 2025

Last sale price $55,000

185 Days on Market

About This Home

As of September 2025

Discover the potential in this charming 2-flat, 2-unit frame building, perfectly positioned for investors or owner-occupants ready to maximize value. Both units are vacant and offer a blank canvas for your creative vision. Whether you're looking for your next renovation project or a place to call home with rental income potential, this property delivers flexibility and opportunity. Ideal for those seeking to add value, it's ready for updates to match your style and investment goals. Don't miss this chance to transform a versatile property into a smart investment or dream residence! Lender-owned and being SOLD- AS-IS. Bring all OFFERS! The seller would consider seller financing including home repairs as part of the loan. This property offers a possible bulk sale opportunity for the right investor, as we currently have 11 active listings , 12137446, 12217325, 12210999, 12127019, 12148422, 12203753, 12203740.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dhereck Gomez

33 Realty License #475156631 Listed on: 12/22/2024

Co-Listed By

Matt Petersen

33 Realty License #475118699

Last Buyer's Agent

John Bielecki

Oak Realty of Chicago, Inc. License #471011620

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,160

Year Built

  • Built in 1888

Home Design

  • Frame Construction

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Utilities

  • No Heating
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Lot Dimensions are 5x125

Community Details

  • 2 Units

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,160

Year Built

Built in 1888

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Type: Two to Four Units
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1888
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • MRD_AppliancesAndFeatures: None
  • MRD_AppliancesAndFeatures: None

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating: None
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 5X125
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1160.47
  • Tax Year: 2023

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 2
  • Three Bedroom Number of Units: No
  • Type-Multi: 2 Flat

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2025
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,016
Interest Rate
0.0672%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2024
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2022
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$129,500
Interest Rate
0.0389%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2022
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$129,500
Interest Rate
0.0389%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$251,750
Interest Rate
0.051%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,500
Interest Rate
0.0595%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 1998
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$55,000 Old Republic Title
-- None Listed On Document
$12,000 --
$12,000 Fidelity National Title
$55,000 Fidelity National Title
$16,809 Servicelink Llc
-- Servicelink Llc
-- None Available
$265,000 None Available
-- --
$125,000 Stewart Title
-- --
-- --
$27,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $185,500
Closed $115,016
Closed $129,500
Closed $251,750
Closed $112,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/08/2025 09/08/25 Sold $55,000 -8.2% --
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Price Changed $59,900 -7.7% --
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Price Changed $64,900 -13.4% --
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Price Changed $74,900 -6.3% --
03/29/2025 03/29/25 Price Changed $79,900 -5.9% --
03/02/2025 03/02/25 Price Changed $84,900 -5.6% --
02/15/2025 02/15/25 Price Changed $89,900 -5.3% --
01/25/2025 01/25/25 Price Changed $94,900 -5.0% --
12/22/2024 12/22/24 For Sale $99,900 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $1,160 $7,800 $3,255 $4,545
2024 $1,160 $7,800 $3,255 $4,545
2023 $1,131 $5,500 $4,340 $1,160
2022 $1,131 $5,500 $4,340 $1,160
2021 $1,106 $5,500 $4,340 $1,160
2020 $1,876 $8,423 $4,340 $4,083
2019 $1,945 $9,682 $4,340 $5,342
2018 $1,913 $9,682 $4,340 $5,342
2017 $2,965 $13,772 $3,906 $9,866
2016 $2,758 $13,772 $3,906 $9,866
2015 $2,524 $13,772 $3,906 $9,866
2014 $2,127 $11,463 $3,038 $8,425
2013 $2,085 $11,463 $3,038 $8,425
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dhereck Gomez

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Dhereck Gomez

    33 Realty

    (773) 587-4304

    4 in this area

    40 Total Sales

    Dhereck Gomez
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  • Matt Petersen

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Matt Petersen

    33 Realty

    (269) 873-6101

    4 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Matt Petersen
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  • John Bielecki

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    John Bielecki

    Oak Realty of Chicago, Inc.

    (312) 613-0418

    7 in this area

    113 Total Sales

    John Bielecki
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12259885

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Illinois Cook County Chicago 60617 South Chicago

7918 S Escanaba Ave, Chicago, IL

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