2921 E 78th Pl

1,260 Sq. Ft.
$31 / Sq. Ft.
1,260
Sq. Ft.
$31
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Awesome South Shore Location! Just minutes from Rainbow Beach Park, Lake Shore Drive, Lake Michigan and a quick 15-minute drive to Downtown Chicago! Steps from the Cheltenham/79th Street Metra Station. This home needs work, but has a lot of potential! Basement is spacious with room for a bedroom, family room, and utility/laundry room; also has a full bathroom. Main level has 1 large bedroom that can be made back into 2 as it originally was constructed. Large and open living/dining room. Upstairs...Awesome South Shore Location! Just minutes from Rainbow Beach Park, Lake Shore Drive, Lake Michigan and a quick 15-minute drive to Downtown Chicago! Steps from the Cheltenham/79th Street Metra Station. This home needs work, but has a lot of potential! Basement is spacious with room for a bedroom, family room, and utility/laundry room; also has a full bathroom. Main level has 1 large bedroom that can be made back into 2 as it originally was constructed. Large and open living/dining room. Upstairs has 2 smaller bedrooms with room to dormer and add a bathroom. Bring your ideas and make this project yours!
  1. Listed by Boris Lehtman • Fulton Grace Realty
    P: (847)-644-7902 C: (847)-644-7902 boris@fultongrace.com;borislehtman@gmail.com
  2. Listed by Brian Huffman • Fulton Grace Realty
    P: (312)-719-3100 brian.huffman@fultongrace.com

Sold By Montalbano & Associates

Property Details for 2921 East 78th Place

Area
CHI - South Shore
Township
Hyde Park
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
None
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 01/15/2026 02:41 AM

Property Details for 2921 East 78th Place

StatusClosed
MLS #12529452
Days on Market10
Taxes$1,160 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1.5 Story
Year Built-
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,000 SF
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 2921 East 78th Place

Stories-Year Built-Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,000 SF

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Property Information for 2921 East 78th Place

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Off Alley, Yes, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1.5 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 25 x 120
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Stone
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 7850
  • East Coordinate: 2921
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1260
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 4
  • Document Date: 2025-12-18T20:44:47
  • Photos Count: 18
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 9X17
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 9X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 9X8
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: COMBO
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X12
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 5X8
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 12X30
Enclosed Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Dimensions: 9X7

Property History for 2921 East 78th Place

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 13, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1926361274

$39,000
Jan 13, 2026

Sold

MRED #12529452

$39,000
Dec 19, 2025

Pending

MRED #12529452

Dec 19, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12529452

Dec 15, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12529452

$50,000
Dec 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12529452

$65,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/13/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1926361274

$39,000
01/13/2026

Sold

MRED #12529452

$39,000
12/19/2025

Pending

MRED #12529452

12/19/2025

Contingent

MRED #12529452

12/15/2025

Price Change

MRED #12529452

$50,000
12/10/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12529452

$65,000

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Public Records for 2921 East 78th Place

Taxable ValueLand$3,750Additions$1,750Total$5,500
Tax Record2023$1,160 ($97 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,260 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,260 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890CountyCOOKAPN21-30-411-008

Schools near 2921 East 78th Place

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Powell Elementary Paideia Community Academy
PublicPK to 8

Jefferson Alt High School
Public6 to 12

York Alternative High School
Public9 to 12

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