# 8231 South Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60617 > **TL;DR:** commercial, $600,000. Est. $3,209/mo. Listed 197 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $600,000 | | Lot Size | 34,412 sqft (0.79 acres) | | Stories | 3 | | Property Type | Commercial (Other) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 197 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $3,034 | | Estimated Insurance | $175 | | **Total** | **$3,209** | ## Property Highlights - 0.79 acre lot - 3 stories ## Description ### Agent Description Unlock the potential of the former St. Michael Catholic School Campus. This rare institutional portfolio opportunity in South Shore offers a massive, historic canvas for adaptive reuse, residential conversion, or community redevelopment. Unlike many historic properties of this vintage, this facility maintains functional, active utilities, providing a critical head start for your development project. The structure features high ceilings, historic architectural character, and a flexible layout positioned perfectly for a creative redesign. Located within an RS-3 zoning district, this asset is primed for an investor ready to bring a landmark property back to life. Whether you envision a mixed-use complex, residential lofts, or a specialized community center, the possibilities are vast. Property is sold strictly "As-Is." Proof of funds required for all tour requests. ## Location - **Address:** 8231 South Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60617 - **County:** Cook ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Brittany Ramsey - **Brokerage:** Keller Williams Chicago ONEChicago - **Broker Phone:** (312) 216-2422 ## Photos ![8231 South Shore Drive - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/06b7a0685268c6cc82d777a0670690edl-f2868356095r.jpg) ![8231 South Shore Drive - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/06b7a0685268c6cc82d777a0670690edl-f3480555966r.jpg) ![8231 South Shore Drive - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/06b7a0685268c6cc82d777a0670690edl-f3873419384r.jpg) ![8231 South Shore Drive - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/06b7a0685268c6cc82d777a0670690edl-f305183776r.jpg) ![8231 South Shore Drive - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/06b7a0685268c6cc82d777a0670690edl-f285032814r.jpg) ![8231 South Shore Drive - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/06b7a0685268c6cc82d777a0670690edl-f3657500542r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 12623088 | **Updated:** 2026-10-20 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. 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