7953 S Essex Avenue — Chicago, IL 60617
Active Under Contract
Chicago, IL 60617

7953 S Essex Avenue

$550,000
9 beds · 3 baths
Listed at $550,000 54 days on market $3,587/yr taxes
01About this home

Fully updated 3-unit brick building in South Shore offering the perfect blend of classic charm and modern updates-ideal for both investors and owner-occupants. Each spacious unit features three generously sized bedrooms, new hardwood floors, a bright living room, formal dining room, and a stylish subway-tiled bathroom. Updated kitchens showcase contemporary finishes, stainless steel appliances, and functional layouts designed for everyday living. Enjoy abundant natural light from energy-efficient windows, along with the comfort of new (2023) HVAC systems and tankless water heaters in every unit. A turnkey opportunity with strong income potential and lasting value.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$550,000
List price
Square feet
9
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1928
Year built
Lot size
3
Garage spaces
$3,587
Annual taxes
Two to Four Units
Style
54
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced AirSep Heating Systems - 2+
Parking
Construction
Brick
Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)Multiple Water Heaters
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
  • McDonald's 500 ft
  • Subway 650 ft
  • Little Caesars 0.5 mi
  • Rainbow Beach Sub Shop 0.6 mi
  • Imani's Original 0.6 mi
  • Taste Jamaica 0.6 mi
  • Citgo 800 ft
  • Citgo 0.5 mi
  • Save-A-Lot 0.6 mi
  • Citgo 0.6 mi
  • Citgo 0.8 mi
  • El Barakah Supermarket 0.9 mi
  • Eckersall Park 0.3 mi
  • Dinah Washington Park 0.8 mi
  • Rainbow Beach Park 0.8 mi
  • Russell Square Park 0.9 mi
  • Rosenblum Park 0.9 mi
  • Jesse Owens Park 1.2 mi
  • Urban Luxe Café 0.5 mi
  • Heritage Cafe 0.8 mi
  • Chef Sara's Cafe 1.0 mi
  • South Shore Brew 1.0 mi
  • Dulce's Café 1.2 mi
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06History

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

Apr 9, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
eXp Realty
$550,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by eXp Realty · Cesar DeSouza
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12612779
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