Stunning brick bungalow in the heart of South Shore offering 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, and a 2-car garage. This beautifully updated home features a sun-filled open floor plan with refined finishes throughout. The main level showcases a seamless flow between the sitting room, living room, and dining area-ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The chef's kitchen is thoughtfully designed with 42" cabinetry, quartz countertops, tiled backsplash, and Samsung stainless steel appliances. Both the kitchen and laundry room are equipped with modern smart appliances for added convenience, and main-level laundry enhances everyday functionality. Cordless top-down/bottom-up blinds are installed throughout the living room, kitchen, and bedrooms, offering privacy and flexible natural light control. An open staircase leads to the fully finished basement, providing expansive additional living space perfect for a recreation room, guest suite, or home office. Upstairs, the private owner's suite features a spacious walk-in closet and a luxurious spa-inspired bath. Located near shopping, dining, Metra access, and outdoor recreation including Jackson Park Golf Course, with easy access to nearby museums and lakefront amenities. Recent updates include a new roof (also on the garage), gutters, and downspouts. Additional improvements include a new tankless water heater and a main furnace/AC system less than a year old. A pre-installed ADT security camera system adds an extra layer of comfort and security.
Contingent
Price cut: $29K (5/14)
$499,999
7251 S Paxton Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
5beds
3,600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
4,499 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$139/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Refined finishes throughoutFully finished basementStunning brick bungalowBeautifully updated homeSun-filled open floor planOpen staircaseQuartz countertops
- 94 days |
- 67 |
- 1 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Erika Villegas (773)618-9018,
Re/Max In The Village
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12579446
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Utility Room-Lower Level
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 375 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X16
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 798 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 42X19
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X12
Other
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X7
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
- Laundry: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Storage Space,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,600
- Total interior livable area: 3,600 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,200
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,499 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 36X125
Details
- Parcel number: 20252100120000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
- Major remodel year: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $139/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $280,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,643
- Date on market: 4/9/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2026 | Contingent | $499,999$139/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12579446 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Price change | $499,999-5.5%$139/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12579446 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $529,000+40.1%$147/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12579446 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2023 | Sold | $377,500-5.4%$105/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11685968 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2023 | Contingent | $399,000$111/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11685968 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2023 | Price change | $399,000-2.7%$111/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11685968 Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2022 | Listed for sale | $410,000+2.5%$114/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11685968 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2021 | Sold | $400,000+185.7%$111/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11170795 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2020 | Sold | $140,000$39/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2020 | Sold | $140,000-6%$39/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10618370 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2020 | Pending sale | $149,000$41/sqft |
Source: F.J. Williams Realty #10618370 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2020 | Price change | $149,000-25.1%$41/sqft |
Source: F.J. Williams Realty #10618370 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2020 | Listed for sale | $199,000+215.9%$55/sqft |
Source: F.J. Williams Realty #10618370 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2012 | Listing removed | $63,000$18/sqft |
Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2012 | Price change | $63,000-10%$18/sqft |
Source: Chicago Realty Partners #07951517 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2011 | Listed for sale | $70,000-50.2%$19/sqft |
Source: isNowListed.com Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2008 | Sold | $140,500+77.1%$39/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/1993 | Sold | $79,333$22/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $28,000 +75% |
| 2023 | $3,388 +2.9% | $16,000 |
| 2022 | $3,291 +2.3% | $16,000 |
| 2021 | $3,217 +4% | $16,000 -5.8% |
| 2020 | $3,094 +1% | $16,991 -9% |
| 2019 | $3,062 +1.8% | $18,672 |
| 2018 | $3,010 +4.3% | $18,672 +11.3% |
| 2017 | $2,885 +0.9% | $16,777 |
| 2016 | $2,860 +10.3% | $16,777 |
| 2015 | $2,594 -3.6% | $16,777 -1.7% |
| 2014 | $2,690 +2.4% | $17,068 |
| 2013 | $2,626 +0.4% | $17,068 |
| 2012 | $2,615 -14.6% | $17,068 -18.4% |
| 2011 | $3,064 -1.5% | $20,926 |
| 2010 | $3,109 +9.6% | $20,926 |
| 2009 | $2,838 -3.9% | $20,926 +1.6% |
| 2008 | $2,954 +66.6% | $20,596 |
| 2007 | $1,774 +0.8% | $20,596 |
| 2006 | $1,760 -5.1% | $20,596 +46.7% |
| 2005 | $1,856 +1.9% | $14,043 |
| 2004 | $1,821 +4.5% | $14,043 |
| 2003 | $1,743 -5.4% | $14,043 +16.3% |
| 2002 | $1,843 +1.6% | $12,080 -3.4% |
| 2001 | $1,814 +1.5% | $12,501 |
| 2000 | $1,788 +9.1% | $12,501 +34.3% |
| 1999 | $1,639 | $9,306 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment$--/mo
Payment breakdown
Explore the cost of this home by adjusting the details. Changes won't be saved.All calculations are estimates and provided by Zillow, Inc. for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.
HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.
See how much you could borrow to make a competitive offer.
Climate risks
Neighborhood: South Shore
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Bouchet Elementary Math & Science AcademyGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10South Shore Intl Col Prep High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10Chicago Vocational Career Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
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.
- $143,6003 bd1 ba1.2k sqft7247 S Paxton Ave, Chicago, IL 60649Off Market
- $431,7005 bd3 ba2.8k sqft7245 S Paxton Ave, Chicago, IL 60649Off Market
- $139,8003 bd1 ba1.3k sqft7241 S Paxton Ave, Chicago, IL 60649Off Market
- $306,3003 bd2 ba2.5k sqft7256 S Luella Ave, Chicago, IL 60649Off Market
- $270,2004 bd2 ba2.1k sqft7246 S Luella Ave, Chicago, IL 60649Off Market
- $200,6002 bd2 ba1.7k sqft7258 S Luella Ave, Chicago, IL 60649Off Market
- $320,8005 bd3 ba2.9k sqft7237 S Paxton Ave, Chicago, IL 60649Off Market
- $244,4004 bd1 ba2.7k sqft7240 S Luella Ave, Chicago, IL 60649Off Market
A local agent can set up tours, give advice and negotiate with sellers.
Similar homes
- $599,9005 bd3 ba3.1k sqft7625 S Clyde Ave, Chicago, IL 60649Active
MLS ID #12690496, Terrell Patterson, Terrell Patterson. MRED as distributed by MLS GRID - $400,0003 bd2 ba2.3k sqft7518 S Ridgeland Ave, Chicago, IL 60649Price Change
MLS ID #12627173, Kelli Hubbard, Pure Radiance Realty. MRED as distributed by MLS GRID - $359,9995 bd2 ba3k sqft1140 E 91st St, Chicago, IL 60619New
MLS ID #12701313, Christian Montes, Cloud Gate Realty LLC. MRED as distributed by MLS GRID - $499,9904 bd3 ba3k sqft7516 Odell Ave, Bridgeview, IL 60455New
MLS ID #12698352, Jose Rico, Luna Realty Group. MRED as distributed by MLS GRID - $499,0003 bd4 ba2k sqft1837 W 104th St, Chicago, IL 60643ActiveMLS ID #12679250, Vivienne Rose Taylor, Chicagoland Brokers Inc.. MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
- $270,0006 bd2 ba2.2k sqft7752 S Evans Ave, Chicago, IL 60619NewMLS ID #12697730, Amaiya Smith, eXp Realty. MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
- $397,5005 bd2 ba2.1k sqft2524 W 45th St, Chicago, IL 60632NewMLS ID #12701883, Nancy Villacorta, Jason Mitchell Real Estate IL. MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
- $510,0005 bd3 ba2.1k sqft827 Thomas Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130NewMLS ID #12698298, Youlia Raichev, HomeSmart Connect LLC. MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
- $409,7774 bd4 ba2.2k sqft7335 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60619ActiveMLS ID #12460591, George Medina, Realty of America. MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
- $379,9995 bd3 ba3.3k sqft8020 S Bishop St, Chicago, IL 60620ActiveMLS ID #12684671, Lisa Vlk, Realty of America, LLC. MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
- $469,9004 bd3 ba2.4k sqft2724 N Mobile Ave, Chicago, IL 60639NewMLS ID #12702026, Brenda Martinez, RE/MAX Premier. MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
- $320,0006 bd2 ba1.8k sqft1518 E 73rd Pl, Chicago, IL 60619ActiveMLS ID #12656605, Randi Quigley, eXp Realty. MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
- $399,0004 bd2 ba2k sqft6347 S Kenneth Ave, Chicago, IL 60629NewMLS ID #12701366, Manuel Pineda, Compass. MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
- $434,9003 bd2 ba2k sqft437 W 44th Pl, Chicago, IL 60609ActiveMLS ID #12696504, Jennifer Bustillo, @properties Christie's International Real Estate. MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
- $499,9004 bd3 ba1.8k sqft8021 W 45th St, Lyons, IL 60534ActiveMLS ID #12691073, Jose Leon, RE/MAX Partners. MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
- $379,9006 bd3 ba2k sqft8839 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL 60617Re-activatedMLS ID #12599736, Karen Weed, Kale Realty. MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
- $339,9005 bd2 ba2k sqft7239 S Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60636ActiveMLS ID #12690912, Karina Pogorzelska, Exit Realty Redefined. MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
- $495,0004 bd3 ba2.3k sqft8736 S 80th Ct, Hickory Hills, IL 60457ActiveMLS ID #12667076, Stephen Fisher, Westward360 RM. MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
- $450,0004 bd2 ba1.8k sqft2511 Highland Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402NewMLS ID #12652062, Kimberley Johnson, Keller Williams ONEChicago. MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
- $449,7004 bd3 ba2.9k sqft9412 S Homan Ave, Evergreen Park, IL 60805ActiveMLS ID #12669452, Neil Gates, Chase Real Estate LLC. MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
- Illinois
- Cook County
- Chicago
- 60649
- South Shore
- 7251 S Paxton Ave
Nearby cities
Nearby neighborhoods
Nearby zip codes
Other Chicago Topics
