Top-Floor Living Near Chicago's Lakefront! Looking for an updated Chicago condo with space, convenience, and a location that puts the lakefront within easy reach? This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo in South Shore checks the boxes. With a refreshed interior, designated covered parking, and additional storage, this is an opportunity worth exploring. Step inside and enjoy a spacious layout featuring new appliances, updated cabinets, fresh paint, and new flooring. The improvements bring a clean, modern feel to the home, while two full bathrooms provide added flexibility for everyday living. Top-floor positioning is another welcome feature, offering the benefit of no unit directly above. The location makes it easy to enjoy what South Shore has to offer. Spend time along Lake Michigan, head to Rainbow Beach for a lakefront outing, or take advantage of nearby commuting routes for convenient access throughout Chicago. From outdoor recreation to neighborhood shopping and dining, this address puts a variety of everyday destinations within reach. Designated covered parking and storage add practical value, while the building's investor-friendly policies make the property appealing to buyers considering rental or investment opportunities, subject to association requirements. **An approved short sale price, recent updates, and a desirable lakefront-area location make this South Shore condo one to see.** Schedule your private showing and discover the possibilities. Cash or equivalent offers only. The building is non-warrantable due to its rental ratio and is not eligible for conventional financing. Buyers should verify association requirements, rental policies, financing eligibility, and all property details.
CondoProperty Type
1975Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$63Price/Sq.Ft.
$459/moHOA Dues
1 spaceParking
Listed by Adam Chaudhry• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
South Shore, located between Jackson Park and Rainbow Beach, is a lakefront and residential Chicago neighborhood with a historic parkland edge and a broad shoreline. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around 71st Street and South Shore Drive, where storefront corridors meet the lake breeze near South Shore Cultural Center. Brick two-flats and courtyard apartments line leafy blocks, while South Shore Drive frames long views of Lake Michigan. South Shore Cultural Center anchors arts and events in a landmark former country club. South Shore Brew and the South Shore Nature Sanctuary add a grounded, local rhythm of pints and prairie paths.
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Market insights
7854 S South Shore Dr #502 · $75,000
DAYS ON MARKET
55 days
The average home goes pending in 52 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.9%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$75,000
Median sale price in this area is $314,714. (320% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
13% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Laundry & utility
Common-area laundry
Heating & cooling
Natural gas, baseboard heating
Wall-unit cooling
Home design
Condominium
Entry on the fifth floor
Parking
One assigned, secured parking space with alley access
Construction
Brick construction
Built 51–60 years ago
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Monthly association fee of $459, including heat, water, parking, insurance, exterior maintenance, and snow removal
Pets allowed, with a 15-pound weight limit
Electricity and solar
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Sale and tax history for 7854 S South Shore Dr #502
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12754473
Oct 11, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
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Sep 18, 2026
Price Changed
$75,000
$63/sq ft
Sep 9, 2026
Listed (Active)
$78,000
$65/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12712604
Aug 27, 2026
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12665247
Jul 22, 2026
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12116853
Sep 3, 2024
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11616090
Jan 30, 2023
Listing Removed
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Oct 4, 2022
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
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Public Records
May 16, 2005
Sold
$65,500
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$422 (+2.6%)
$452 + $1,705
$2,157
2022
$411 (+2.3%)
$753 + $1,246
$1,999
2021
$402 (−19.8%)
$753 + $1,246
$1,999
2020
$501 (+0.1%)
$542 + $1,707
$2,249
2019
$500 (+1.7%)
$542 + $1,948
$2,490
2018
$492 (−19.9%)
$542 + $1,948
$2,490
2017
$614 (+7.5%)
$481 + $2,371
$2,852
2016
$571 (−22.8%)
$481 + $2,371
$2,852
2015
$740 (+8.8%)
$481 + $3,560
$4,041
2014
$680 (+2.1%)
$406 + $3,261
$3,667
2013
$666 (+1.2%)
$406 + $3,261
$3,667
2012
$658 (−31.8%)
$406 + $3,261
$3,667
2011
$965 (−0.4%)
$542 + $5,414
$5,956
2010
$969 (+4.4%)
$542 + $5,414
$5,956
2009
$929 (+6.2%)
$542 + $5,414
$5,956
2008
$874 (+1.0%)
$409 + $5,685
$6,094
2007
$866
$409 + $5,685
$6,094
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Cook County
APN
21304170521048
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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
RM-5
Residential Multi-Unit District 5
The RM5 districts are intended to accommodate multi-unit residential buildings. The RM5 district differs from the RM5.5 district only in terms of the maximum building height allowed. Applicable height limits in RM5 generally limit buildings to a maximum of 3.5 to 4 stories structures.
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Chicago, IL • 60649
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 15% for direct sun exposure in Chicago. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.9 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 7854 S South Shore Dr #502
$71,837
$3,163 under list price of $75K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $40K to $75K.