8119 S Escanaba Avenue — Chicago, IL 60617
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Chicago, IL 60617

8119 S Escanaba Avenue

$199,900
10 beds · 4 baths
Listed at $199,900 8 days on market $1,628/yr taxes
01About this home

Excellent investor opportunity in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood. This multi-unit property, originally built in 1893, offers historic character and solid bones but is in need of updates and renovation. Perfect for investors or buyers looking to add value, this property presents strong upside with the right vision and improvements. Located just minutes from Lake Michigan, Rainbow Beach Park, and the South Shore Cultural Center, the area continues to see growth and redevelopment. Convenient access to shopping, dining, public transportation, the University of Chicago, Jackson Park, and the future Obama Presidential Center adds to its long-term appeal. Ideal for those seeking a project with potential to maximize rental income or create a long-term hold. **Property is being sold as-is.**

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$199,900
List price
Square feet
10
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1893
Year built
0.06 ac
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$1,628
Annual taxes
Two to Four Units
Style
8
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Parking
Garage OwnedDetachedGarage
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
  • Pepe's Mexican Restaurant 900 ft
  • Rocky's Pancake House 0.2 mi
  • Little Caesars 0.3 mi
  • El Jacalito 0.4 mi
  • Maya's Pizza 0.6 mi
  • McDonald's 0.6 mi
  • Save-A-Lot 1000 ft
  • Citgo 0.3 mi
  • Cecy's Molino De Masa 0.6 mi
  • Citgo 0.6 mi
  • Citgo 0.7 mi
  • La Fruteria 1.0 mi
  • Russell Square Park 0.4 mi
  • Eckersall Park 0.6 mi
  • Rainbow Beach Park 0.6 mi
  • Bessemer (Henry) Park 1.1 mi
  • Dinah Washington Park 1.2 mi
  • Clara D. Schafer Park 1.3 mi
  • Urban Luxe Café 0.3 mi
  • Dulce's Café 0.9 mi
  • Dunkin' 1.2 mi
  • Chef Sara's Cafe 1.3 mi
  • Heritage Cafe 1.3 mi
  • South Shore Brew 1.4 mi
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06History

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

May 1, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Realty of America, LLC
$199,900
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Realty of America, LLC · Alejandro Merida · 773-230-3768
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12636036
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