6845 S Chappel Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649

• 3 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 1,866 sqft

Property Description

Can you see yourself living in this beautiful grand beauty on this double lot? Perfect for living and entertaining. This diamond in the rough is going to make the pickiest/creative buyer excited about adding your touches. The home does need a person who is looking to make a house a home. This canvas is ready for your updates. This is that rare find that rewards someone who can see beyond the current condition and recognize the investment potential. This spacious American 4-Square offers the scale, character, and original details that are increasingly difficult to find. The home features beautiful millwork on both the first and second floors that are in good condition, there are entry and butler staircases, giving you a remarkable foundation to restore, modernize, and make your own. This isn't a turnkey property-and that's exactly the opportunity. Bring your team and turn this house into the home you've envisioned. With generous interior space and a spacious yard, garage slab there is room to create something truly special while building potential equity through thoughtful improvements. The basement could be duplexed or made into an accessory dwelling unit for a person with a vision for income or in-law suite. Location adds another layer of opportunity. Enjoy being a bike ride away from the Obama Presidential Center campus, golf facilities, beach options, harbors & marinas and the South Shore Cultural Center, with the surrounding community continuing to attract investment, development, and renewed interest. Move into the community while it is still affordable. Whether you're looking for an affordable home with room to grow, an investment project, or an opportunity to restore a piece of Chicago architectural character, this property is calling your name. The question isn't whether this house needs work. The question is: Can you see what it could become? If you have vision, resources, and an eye for transformation, come take a look and submit your offer on-site. The canvas is here. The space is here. The potential is here. Now it need, YOU, the right buyer here to make it outstanding again.

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

August 24, 2026 at 1:19AM

Listing Office:

Ideal Real Estate, LLC : 773-904-0408

Listing Agent:

Desmonmyawn Smith : 773-904-0408

MLS ID:

12739613

Interior

• General: Special Millwork
• Rooms: Tandem RoomFoyerWorkshop
• Master Bath: Soaking Tub
• Appliances: RangeDishwasher
• Dining: Separate
• Basement: UnfinishedBath/StubbedConcreteStorage SpaceFull
• Flooring: Hardwood
• A/C: None
• Heating: Natural GasSteam
• Fireplace: Wood BurningFireplaces: 1
• Disability Feature: None

Exterior

• Style: American 4-Sq.Prairie
• Parking: Off AlleyYesOwnedParking spaces: 2

Construction

• Roofing: Asphalt
• General: 2 StoriesConcrete Perimeter

Location

• HOA Amenities: Not Applicable
• Originating MLS: mred
• School District: 299
• County: Cook

Lot

• Zoning: 20244080100000
• Fencing: Fenced

Utilities

• Water: Lake Michigan
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: mred
• Ownership: Fee Simple