7853 S South Shore Dr

$135,000
Price
1
Bed
Baths
2,393 Sq. Ft.
$56 / Sq. Ft.
2,393
Sq. Ft.
$56
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Rare oversized 50 x 150 double lot in South Shore zoned RM-5, steps from Rainbow Beach. Perfect site for a new multifamily or luxury rental development-zoning allows up to 5 residential units with potential lake views from upper levels. Existing structure can be torn down or redeveloped, offering a blank canvas for investors seeking value in a growing area near Jackson Park, the Obama Presidential Center, and the Metra. Wide driveway, no alley, and strong zoning flexibility. Sold as-is-bring your...Rare oversized 50 x 150 double lot in South Shore zoned RM-5, steps from Rainbow Beach. Perfect site for a new multifamily or luxury rental development-zoning allows up to 5 residential units with potential lake views from upper levels. Existing structure can be torn down or redeveloped, offering a blank canvas for investors seeking value in a growing area near Jackson Park, the Obama Presidential Center, and the Metra. Wide driveway, no alley, and strong zoning flexibility. Sold as-is-bring your vision, this one's a builder's opportunity.

Property Details for 7853 South South Shore Drive

Area
CHI - South Shore
Township
Hyde Park
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
0.0
Air Conditioning Type
None
Heat/Fuel
None
LISTING UPDATED: 11/11/2025 02:02 AM

Property Details for 7853 South South Shore Drive

StatusActive
MLS #12509834
Days on Market32
Taxes$2,880 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1909
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 7853 South South Shore Drive

Stories-Year Built1909Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

Payment Calculator

$907 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$667

Property Taxes

$240

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 7853 South South Shore Drive

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Concrete
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 1
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 1
  • Air Conditioning: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 0.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • 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: 50X150
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Stucco
  • General Information: Commuter Bus
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 7800
  • East Coordinate: 3150
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 2393
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 2
  • Rural: N
  • 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: 10X10
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: N/A
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Living Room

Property History for 7853 South South Shore Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12509834

$135,000
Dec 31, 2024

Expired

MRED #12092119

$149,900
Jul 30, 2024

Contingent

MRED #12092119

Jun 27, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12092119

$149,900
Jun 4, 2024

Cancelled

MRED #12042663

$159,900
Apr 29, 2024

Cancelled

MRED #11872118

$175,000
Apr 29, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12042663

$169,990
Nov 3, 2023

Price Change

MRED #11872118

$179,000
Oct 5, 2023

Price Change

MRED #11872118

$214,900
Aug 29, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11872118

$249,900
Oct 12, 2018

Sold

MRED #09836882

$83,000
Oct 9, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #632569309

$83,000

-6.3% / yr

Sep 19, 2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #09836882

$86,000
Sep 19, 2018

Pending

MRED #09836882

Jan 19, 2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #09836882

$86,000
Apr 24, 2014

Sold

MRED #08540465

$56,000
Mar 31, 2014

Pending

MRED #08540465

Feb 19, 2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08540465

$56,000
Jun 16, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #141407653

$210,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/03/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12509834

$135,000
12/31/2024

Expired

MRED #12092119

$149,900
07/30/2024

Contingent

MRED #12092119

06/27/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12092119

$149,900
06/04/2024

Cancelled

MRED #12042663

$159,900
04/29/2024

Cancelled

MRED #11872118

$175,000
04/29/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12042663

$169,990
11/03/2023

Price Change

MRED #11872118

$179,000
10/05/2023

Price Change

MRED #11872118

$214,900
08/29/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11872118

$249,900
10/12/2018

Sold

MRED #09836882

$83,000
10/09/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #632569309

$83,000

-6.3% / yr

09/19/2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #09836882

$86,000
09/19/2018

Pending

MRED #09836882

01/19/2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #09836882

$86,000
04/24/2014

Sold

MRED #08540465

$56,000
03/31/2014

Pending

MRED #08540465

02/19/2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08540465

$56,000
06/16/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #141407653

$210,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 7853 South South Shore Drive

Taxable ValueLand$9,375Additions$4,625Total$14,000
Tax Record2023$2,964 ($247 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,393 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,393 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1914CountyCOOKAPN21-30-418-003

Schools near 7853 South South Shore Drive

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

Epic Academy High School
Charter9 to 12

Excel Academy - Woodlawn HS
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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7853 South South Shore Drive is a single family home for sale in Chicago, IL 60649. This property was listed for sale on November 3, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $135,000. It has been on the market for a total of 32 days and was last sold on October 12, 2018. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Powell Elementary Paideia Community Academy, Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School and Epic Academy High School. 7853 South South Shore Drive is a 1-bed, 0-bath, 2,393 sqft single family home built in 1909.

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