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$696,000

7840 Essex Ave

Chicago, IL
Active
10
Bedrooms
1926
Year Built
84
Days On Market

Features to compare, location of Southeast Southshore. Beautiful 3 story brick with a feal of joy and history 3 full bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms pre apartment. Central radiator heat, hot water, included ,property All 3units are vacate, smaller 2bedroom unit is in the basement for in-law. Review pictures. 24 hours notice . to show. contact listing agent

Listing Information

Listing Updated
08/17/2026
Listed By
Thomas Slaughter · Citywide Investor Inc, 7732522882
MLS#
12724477
Source
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Status
Active

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
7840 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
City
Chicago
County
Cook
Zip Code
60649

Architecture

Bedrooms
10
Year Built
1926
Style
Traditional, Brownstone, American 4-Sq.
Construction Materials
Brick
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Roof
Flat
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Features
Garage Door Opener, Garage, Detached

Features & Amenities

Patio and Porch
Patio
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating
Natural Gas, Hot Water, Radiant

Property Features

Sewer
Public Sewer

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$696,000
Annual Taxes
$3,600

Schools

99/100
Coles Elementary Language Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.8 mi
City
Chicago
Students
493
Student body
97% Black · 3% Hispanic / Latino · 1% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
96%
Phone
(773) 535-6550
98/100
Bouchet Elementary Math & Science Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.9 mi
City
Chicago
Students
640
Student body
98% Black · 1% Two or More Races · 1% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
99%
Phone
(773) 535-0501
74/100
EPIC Academy High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 0.9 mi
City
Chicago
Students
519
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
63% Black · 33% Hispanic / Latino · 4% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
95%
Phone
(773) 535-7930
62/100
Great Lakes Academy Charter Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.7 mi
City
Chicago
Students
538
Student–teacher
15.8
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
90% Black · 8% Hispanic / Latino · 2% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
86%
Phone
(773) 503-3040
54/100
Excel Academy of South Shore
High · Grades 09–12 · 0.6 mi
City
Chicago
Students
145
Student body
90% Black · 9% Hispanic / Latino · 1% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
95%
Phone
(773) 902-7800
53/100
Bradwell Community Arts & Sci Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.4 mi
City
Chicago
Students
490
Student body
98% Black · 1% Hispanic / Latino · 0% White
Free/reduced lunch
99%
Phone
(773) 535-6600
53/100
Ninos Heroes Elementary Academic Center
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.8 mi
City
Chicago
Students
372
Student body
86% Black · 14% Hispanic / Latino · 1% White
Free/reduced lunch
98%
Phone
(773) 535-6694
53/100
YCCS-Sullivan House Alt High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 0.9 mi
City
Chicago
Students
297
Student body
88% Black · 11% Hispanic / Latino · 1% American Indian / Alaska Native
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(773) 978-8680

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
08/11/2026Listed for sale$696,000

Listed by Thomas Slaughter · Citywide Investor Inc · 7732522882

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED). All rights reserved.

Last Updated: August 17, 2026 at 5:09 AM | Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) | MLS#: 12724477

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