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1653 E 70th St, Chicago, IL, 60649

$85,000

Home List Price

$1,009*

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2 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,200 SqFt
$71/SqFt
Townhouse

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1653 E 70th St, Chicago$85,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
Year Built1949
HeatingNone
CoolingOther
BasementYes
MLS #12083309
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)

About 1653 E 70th St

Cash Buyers Dream! Nestled in the historic South Shore neighborhood of Chicago, this vacant and empty three-story townhome offers a unique opportunity for someone with a vision for revitalization. With its classic brick exterior, this home stands as a blank canvas waiting to be transformed into a stylish and modern urban dwelling. This townhouse has just undergone significant upgrades, boasting a new roof (2022-2023), gutters (2022-2023), tuckpointing (2022-2023) and new Feldco windows and doors throughout (2022-2023). As you step inside, you'll find a space stripped down to the studs, offering limitless possibilities for customization and design. The interior spans three floors, awaiting the touch of an enthusiastic renovator. The neighborhood is known for its rich history and cultural diversity, making it a vibrant place to call home once your renovation is complete. Conveniently located near public transportation, parks, schools, and local amenities, it is also close to the Jackson Park Highlands, lakefront and the future Obama Center complex. Whether you're looking to renovate and sell for a profit, turn it into a rental property, or make it your own home, this vacant townhouse offers a range of possibilities for a wise investor.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1949
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,200 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Nest Equity Realty
  • Office Phone: (630) 464-7701
  • Listing Agent: Colleen Bader

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: None
  • Cooling: Other

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: 70th St is cul-de-sac'd at Stony Island. Take 69th St E/W to East End, south to 70th St, W to address.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $85,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $71/SqFt
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Housing Market Comparison

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Chicago, IL

City

Med. Sold Price

$360.3K

Med. Price/SqFt

$259

Avg. Days On Market

32

# of Sold Homes

1796

1653 E 70th St vs Chicago

52 DAYS ON ROCKET

+20 Days

$85,000

-$275.3K Less

$71/SqFt

-$189 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $275.3K less than the Median Sold Price and $189/SqFt less than other homes in Chicago, IL.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MRED
  • MLS Number: #12083309

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Nest Equity Realty
  • Office Phone: (630) 464-7701
  • Listing Agent: Colleen Bader

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Feb 13, 2002Home Sold
$80,000

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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7
/10

  • Woodlawn Elementary Community School

  • 6657 S Kimbark Ave

  • 0.69 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-6

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5
/10

  • Brownell Elementary School

  • 6741 S Michigan Ave

  • 1.96 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-6

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4
/10

  • Pirie Fine Arts and Academic Center Elementary School

  • 650 E 85th St

  • 2.25 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-6

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $12,111. Typical income of Chicago, IL residents is less than $35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1653 E 70th St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1653 E 70th St property is $85,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1653 E 70th St is a townhouse located in Chicago, Illinois, 60649.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 1653 E 70th St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on February 13, 2002 for $80,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1653 E 70th St has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1653 E 70th St is 1,200 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1653 E 70th St is 1949.

Rocket Homes›Illinois›Cook County›Chicago›60649›1653 E 70th St

This home is located at 1653 E 70th St in Chicago, IL and zip code 60649 in the South Shore neighborhood. This 1,200 square foot home was built in 1949. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 01, 2024 and is currently priced at $85,000.

While more than 539 listings in Chicago, IL in October 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 337 listings sold at asking price, and more than 919 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Chicago, IL between September 2024 and October 2024 increased by 14.5%. The median list price of listings available in October 2024 was $360,336, while the average time on the real estate market was 32 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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