Auburn-Gresham City Block Opportunity

8725 S May Street Chicago, IL 60620

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For Sale
$2,600,000

3.52-acre parcel with church, rectory, school, parking, and green space.

Type:Commercial
Property size:
68,222 SF
Lot size:
3.52 Acres
Price / SF:
$38/SF
Added:
Jan 2, 2026
Days on Market:
191
Last Refresh:
Apr 5 at 8:25 pm

Property Features for 8725 S May Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
68,222 SF
Lot size
3.52 Acres
Property subtype
Commercial

Building Details

Year Built
1937

Listing office CENTURY 21 CIRCLE

Listing date Jan 2, 2026

Source Corcoran

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

An entire 3.52-acre city block is available in Chicago's Auburn-Gresham community. The site, formerly St. Kilian's Parish, includes the church building, the former rectory, a modernized and leased school, a 6-car garage, a private paved parking lot, and ample green space. The property is bordered by 87th Street, May Street, 88th Street, and Aberdeen Street. The church, located at 1111 W. 87 Street, has approximately 12,688 sq ft of floor space. Built in 1936-37 and designed by Joe W. McCarthy in an Italian Renaissance style, it features interior Celtic motifs on the walls and stained-glass windows, imposing ceilings with custom wood trusses, ample pew space, carpeted and tiled flooring, some paneling, and a partial unfinished basement housing the boiler/steam heat system. Two additional side rooms served as a sacristy and preparation area. A private entrance/breezeway connects the church to the rectory. The 5,534 sq ft rectory, located at 8725 S. May Street, is a two-story brick building with a full, partially finished basement. The main level consists of 3 offices, a kitchen, a dining room, 3 bedroom/living quarters, and 3 bathrooms. The upper level has 10 rooms (bedroom/living quarter suites) and 5 bathrooms. The rectory heating system, a boiler for radiator heat, is about five years old. The original school building, located at 8748 S. Aberdeen, was recently updated and expanded (over 50,000 sq ft) by the current lessee, Noble Network of Charter Schools, and features state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, a gymnasium, and a full restaurant-style kitchen. The school has a long-term lease, making this an excellent investment with immediate income.

Key Highlights

  • 3. 52‑acre city block parcel in Chicago's Auburn‑Gresham community
  • Includes a modernized and leased school (over 50,000 sq ft) with state‑of‑the‑art facilities and immediate income potential due to a long‑term lease with Noble Network of Charter Schools.
  • Features the former St. Kilian's Church (approx. 12,688 sq ft) with Italian Renaissance architecture, Celtic motifs, and custom wood trusses.

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Current Use by Public Records

St Kilian Church Church Saint Kilian's Church ... Church

Suggested Use

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FAQs

What type of property is this?
Church & religious facility - 3.52-acre parcel with church, rectory, school, parking, and green space.
Where is this church & religious facility located?
The property is located at 8725 S May Street Chicago, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,600,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 3. 52‑acre city block parcel in Chicago's Auburn‑Gresham community; Includes a modernized and leased school (over 50,000 sq ft) with state‑of‑the‑art facilities and immediate income potential due to a long‑term lease with Noble Network of Charter Schools.; Features the former St. Kilian's Church (approx. 12,688 sq ft) with Italian Renaissance architecture, Celtic motifs, and custom wood trusses.
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