Construction is set to begin within the next 30 to 60 days on the former Mount Greenwood Evangelical Lutheran Church property at 10901‑10911 S. Trumbull Ave. The site will be cleared and replaced with four new single‑family homes, according to CK Construction owner Matt Klabisch.
Sale and demolition timeline
The church, a member of the Lutheran Church‑Missouri Synod’s Northern Illinois District 22, was sold by its officials in July to CK Construction. While property records have not yet reflected the transaction, Klabisch confirmed the sale and said demolition is expected to start within the next two months.
Housing details
All four homes will be listed in the $800,000 price range. One of the houses has already been sold. Renderings show two model homes: a 2,550‑square‑foot residence with four bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a half bathroom, and a larger 2,912‑square‑foot home with the same bedroom and bathroom layout, each featuring an attached garage.
Church membership decline
The congregation had been shrinking for years. In 2016 the church reported 133 confirmed members and an average weekly attendance of 34. By 2025 those numbers fell to 40 confirmed members and just 11 attending weekly services, prompting the decision to shutter the building.
Permitting status
The Chicago Department of Buildings has not yet issued formal permits for demolition or construction, but the developer expects the necessary approvals to be secured shortly.
Broader trend of church redevelopments
This project continues a citywide pattern of former church properties being repurposed for housing. Recent examples include the former Santa Maria Addolorata church in West Town, which applied for a permit to replace the building with six single‑family homes, a Logan Square Lutheran church demolished in 2025 for four homes, and an Avondale church torn down in 2024 for three homes.
Community impact
Neighborhood residents can anticipate new housing options that may attract families seeking single‑family homes in the Mount Greenwood area. The development also promises to revitalize a vacant lot that has stood empty since the church closed, contributing to the neighborhood’s overall aesthetic and property values.
Next steps
Prospective buyers can find more information on CK Construction’s website, where floor plans and pricing details are posted. As demolition proceeds, the developer will keep the community informed of construction milestones.
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