6118 S Austin Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
What's special
Welcome home to this beautiful, expanded Georgian situated in the sought-after Clearing neighborhood near Midway! Offering 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this home features a thoughtful floor-by-floor layout designed for comfortable living and seamless hosting. The main level greets you with a bright living room highlighted by updated flooring, white trim with crown molding, recessed lighting, and elegant wrought-iron staircase balusters. Just beyond, the fully updated kitchen features white cabinetry, modern stainless steel appliances, a stylish herringbone tile backsplash, and a large quartz island-all opening directly into the formal dining room extension with an adjacent main-level powder room, where French doors lead out to an expansive back deck. Upstairs features two large bedrooms with hardwood flooring and bright windows, alongside an updated full bath complete with custom stone tile work and a dark wood vanity with a granite top. The lower level extends your living space even further with two flexible bedrooms, a second full bath, and a dedicated laundry area. Step outside into your private oasis featuring a shade pergola for outdoor dining, an above-ground pool (2024) integrated right into the deck, and a detached 2-car garage with double doors. Major updates-including a furnace (2024) and brand-new A/C (2026)-bring total peace of mind to this turn-key Clearing gem, built for making unforgettable memories on warm summer nights!
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Basement
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X8
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X7
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X15
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 200 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X10
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X08
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,307 sqft
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,781 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X125
Details
- Parcel number: 19173240270000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Georgian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $306/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $290,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,359
- Date on market: 9/4/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2017 | Sold | $255,000+0%$195/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09624984 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2017 | Pending sale | $254,900$195/sqft |
Source: Niego Real Estate #09624984 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2017 | Listed for sale | $254,900+18.6%$195/sqft |
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| 5/29/2003 | Sold | $215,000+134.5%$164/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/1993 | Sold | $91,666$70/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,187 +1.9% | $29,000 +20.8% |
| 2023 | $5,091 +2.6% | $24,000 |
| 2022 | $4,964 +2.9% | $24,000 |
| 2021 | $4,826 +2.7% | $24,000 +14.5% |
| 2020 | $4,701 -0.2% | $20,965 -10% |
| 2019 | $4,710 +1.7% | $23,295 |
| 2018 | $4,631 +35% | $23,295 +21.3% |
| 2017 | $3,430 +1.8% | $19,204 |
| 2016 | $3,368 +10.1% | $19,204 |
| 2015 | $3,061 -12.8% | $19,204 -10% |
| 2014 | $3,509 +2.3% | $21,336 |
| 2013 | $3,430 +0.6% | $21,336 |
| 2012 | $3,408 -5.3% | $21,336 -18.2% |
| 2011 | $3,599 +3.3% | $26,097 |
| 2010 | $3,483 +9.9% | $26,097 |
| 2009 | $3,169 +15.4% | $26,097 +1.4% |
| 2008 | $2,747 +15.7% | $25,725 |
| 2007 | $2,374 +7.1% | $25,725 |
| 2006 | $2,217 -4.4% | $25,725 +40.6% |
| 2005 | $2,318 +1% | $18,293 |
| 2004 | $2,296 -21.4% | $18,293 |
| 2003 | $2,923 +25.7% | $18,293 +25% |
| 2002 | $2,325 +5.3% | $14,639 |
| 2001 | $2,208 -2.2% | $14,639 |
| 2000 | $2,257 -0.1% | $14,639 +7.4% |
| 1999 | $2,259 | $13,625 |
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