Prepare to be amazed by this South Shore architectural beauty. This South Shore home is perfect for entertaining guests, whether short- or long-term, and ideal for your forever home. It has five bedrooms, three and a half baths, hardwood floors throughout, two fireplaces, and space for large flat-screen TVs perfect for entertaining. The kitchen is ideal for entertaining with a Samsung kitchen package, a five-burner stove, and a spigot to access water while cooking-a full walkout basement with a wet bar, storage, and closet for all laundry necessities. The future Obama Center is slated to open in Summer 2024 and is a short walk through Jackson Park on a beautiful sunny afternoon. Urbanism is for every age, whether it's an afternoon at The South Shore Cultural Center or Golf Course, South Shore Beach, or a walk or bike path downtown along Lakeshore. Minutes away from the University of Chicago's school and medical campus. This brick home with a one-car garage, ample street parking, and an enormous backyard full of potential is a must-see because the last property available was on the market in less than 14 days. Downtown transportation is accessible by Metra every other hour on the weekend, or hourly during the week, or public transit is available with express and local options. All errands are within a mile if one needs a Walgreens, Starbucks, or Chase bank. A magnificent home to s
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$530,000
7234 S Paxton Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
5beds
3,138sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1919
3,125 Square Feet Lot
$520,400 Zestimate®
$169/sqft
$3,380 Estimated rent
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Brick homeGolf courseWet barEnormous backyardHardwood floors throughoutSouth shore beachFive-burner stove
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Listed by:
Felicia Riley 312-402-8900,
Charles Rutenberg Realty
Bought with:
O'Neia Washington, ABR,CRS,PSA,SFR
O W Auction Group LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11953634
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Eating Area, Mud Room, Sitting Room, Heated Sun Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Aluminum Frames)
- Level: Third
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X16
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl), Window Treatments (Aluminum Frames)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X16
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Aluminum Frames)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X12
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X8
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island, Breakfast Room, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Aluminum Frames)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X16
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Aluminum Frames)
- Level: Main
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X12
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X11
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Aluminum Frames)
- Level: Second
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X11
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet
Features
- Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Cellar,Exterior Entry,Full
- Attic: Finished,Full,Interior Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Electric, Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,138 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Size: 3,125 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 20252090220000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1919
- Major remodel year: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $169/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $197,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,223
- Date on market: 1/2/2024
- Listing terms: FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2024 | Sold | $530,000-6%$169/sqft |
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| 4/17/2024 | Contingent | $564,000$180/sqft |
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| 3/28/2024 | Price change | $564,000-0.9%$180/sqft |
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| 2/29/2024 | Price change | $569,000-1%$181/sqft |
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| 2/15/2024 | Price change | $575,000-4.2%$183/sqft |
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| 1/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $599,999+187.1%$191/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11953634 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11750377 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2023 | Price change | $209,000-2.8%$67/sqft |
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| 4/30/2023 | Price change | $215,000-4.4%$69/sqft |
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| 4/3/2023 | Listed for sale | $225,000$72/sqft |
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| 4/1/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11698172 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2023 | Contingent | $225,000$72/sqft |
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| 1/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $225,000-8.2%$72/sqft |
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| 12/24/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11685449 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2022 | Listed for sale | $245,000+32.4%$78/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11685449 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2022 | Sold | $185,000+5.7%$59/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11378424 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2022 | Contingent | $175,000$56/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11378424 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2022 | Listed for sale | $175,000+29.6%$56/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11378424 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11336856 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $135,000$43/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $19,700 -6.2% |
| 2023 | $4,447 +2.9% | $21,000 |
| 2022 | $4,319 +2.3% | $21,000 |
| 2021 | $4,223 +0.3% | $21,000 +11.1% |
| 2020 | $4,210 +0.9% | $18,898 -9% |
| 2019 | $4,173 +1.7% | $20,768 |
| 2018 | $4,102 -16.8% | $20,768 -9.3% |
| 2017 | $4,930 +1066.4% | $22,903 |
| 2016 | $423 +4% | $22,903 |
| 2015 | $406 +0.9% | $22,903 +6.6% |
| 2014 | $403 -0.4% | $21,486 |
| 2013 | $404 +6.8% | $21,486 |
| 2012 | $378 -12.4% | $21,486 -15.7% |
| 2011 | $432 +10.6% | $25,482 |
| 2010 | $390 -86.4% | $25,482 |
| 2009 | $2,863 -2.6% | $25,482 -10.8% |
| 2008 | $2,941 +6.6% | $28,559 |
| 2007 | $2,758 +39.3% | $28,559 |
| 2006 | $1,979 -2.8% | $28,559 +45% |
| 2005 | $2,037 +227.1% | $19,694 |
| 2004 | $623 -11.3% | $19,694 |
| 2003 | $702 -11.6% | $19,694 +50.6% |
| 2002 | $794 -53.8% | $13,081 |
| 2001 | $1,720 +4.1% | $13,081 |
| 2000 | $1,653 +0.5% | $13,081 +11.7% |
| 1999 | $1,645 | $11,715 |
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Neighborhood: South Shore
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Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 299
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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