38 W 78th Street — Chicago, IL 60620
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Chicago, IL 60620

38 W 78th Street

$399,900
7 beds · 5 baths
Listed at $399,900 29 days on market $1,749/yr taxes
01About this home

Multiple Offers Received. Smart House-Hack & Cash-Flow Opportunity in Chicago. Perfect for a first-time investor or owner-occupant looking to help cover their mortgage, this solid brick multi-unit offers multiple income streams in a convenient Chicago location. The property features two above-grade units, each with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths and updated kitchens and bathrooms, plus a finished basement with 1 bedroom, 1-bath. Each unit has separate utilities. Located near public transportation with easy access to the Dan Ryan Expressway, this property is close to schools, parks, shopping, and dining making it attractive to both tenants and owner-occupants. Live in one unit and rent the others to help cover your mortgage, or fully lease the building for strong cash flow. Sold as-is, this property presents a value-add opportunity with long-term equity growth. Multi-unit properties ideal for house hacking and first-time investors are in high demand don't miss this opportunity to build wealth through real estate.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$399,900
List price
Square feet
7
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
1963
Year built
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$1,749
Annual taxes
Two to Four Units
Style
29
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Parking
Garage OwnedDetachedGarage
Construction
Brick
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
  • Church's Chicken 600 ft
  • Jerk Taco Man 750 ft
  • Subway 800 ft
  • McDonald's 0.3 mi
  • Pepe's Mexican Restaurant 0.4 mi
  • Fred & Jack's 0.4 mi
  • Shell 800 ft
  • Citgo 800 ft
  • Mobil Mart 0.3 mi
  • BP Shop 0.3 mi
  • Citgo 0.4 mi
  • Shell 0.4 mi
  • Park No. 419 0.3 mi
  • Auburn Park 0.5 mi
  • Memorial Park 0.6 mi
  • West Chatham Park 0.6 mi
  • Leland Giants Park 0.8 mi
  • Hamilton Park 0.8 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.2 mi
  • Mather’s More Than a Cafe 0.7 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.7 mi
  • Dunkin' 1.1 mi
  • Starbucks 1.1 mi
  • Dunkin' 1.2 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

May 18, 2026
SoldThis listing
$390,000
Mar 17, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Coldwell Banker Realty
$399,900
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty · Catherine Pabatao-Heichman · 312-401-7878
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12589152
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