Your New Opportunity Awaits! Charming brick bungalow offering the perfect blend of character, space, and functionality. This well-maintained home features 3 bedrooms plus a bonus room, beautiful new luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the main level and finished basement, and plenty of room to make it your own. Enjoy relaxing on the spacious front porch before stepping into a bright and inviting interior. The large eat-in kitchen features a center island layout, ample cabinet space, and room for gathering with family and friends. The finished basement expands your living space with a generous recreation area and a versatile bonus room with a window and closet-ideal for a home office, guest room, workout space, hobby room, or additional storage. Recent updates, including recessed lighting and updated flooring, create a modern and welcoming atmosphere throughout the lower level. Outside, you'll find a fully fenced yard offering privacy and space for entertaining, gardening, pets, or outdoor activities. A 2-car detached garage completes the package. Affordable, functional, and full of opportunity, this South Shore gem offers the space today's buyers are looking for while maintaining the charm of a classic Chicago bungalow. Schedule your showing today and bring your best offer!
Active
$285,000
7545 S Ridgeland Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
4beds
1,154sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1913
3,750 Square Feet Lot
$282,300 Zestimate®
$247/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Recessed lightingCenter island layoutLarge eat-in kitchenBright and inviting interiorSpacious front porchAmple cabinet spaceUpdated flooring
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Listed by:
Justin Booker 708-524-1100,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12664759
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bonus room
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X7
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X12
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,154 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Lot
- Size: 3,750 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30x125
Details
- Parcel number: 20253030180000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1913
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: $247/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $110,010
- Annual tax amount: $2,050
- Date on market: 6/9/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$282,300
$268,000 - $296,000
$2,174/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $285,000+35.7%$247/sqft |
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| 12/16/2025 | Sold | $210,000-4.5%$182/sqft |
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| 11/29/2025 | Pending sale | $219,900$191/sqft |
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| 11/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $219,900-6.4%$191/sqft |
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| 11/24/2025 | Listing removed | $234,900$204/sqft |
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| 8/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $234,900-2.1%$204/sqft |
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| 8/14/2025 | Listing removed | $239,900$208/sqft |
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| 6/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $239,900+59.9%$208/sqft |
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| 6/10/2025 | Listing removed | $2,400$2/sqft |
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| 5/13/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,400-2%$2/sqft |
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| 5/8/2025 | Listing removed | $2,450$2/sqft |
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| 4/17/2025 | Price change | $2,450-12.5%$2/sqft |
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| 3/24/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,800$2/sqft |
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| 3/20/2025 | Listing removed | $2,800$2/sqft |
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| 3/11/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,800$2/sqft |
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| 4/5/2011 | Listing removed | $150,000$130/sqft |
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| 10/16/2010 | Listed for sale | $150,000+15.4%$130/sqft |
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| 6/25/2008 | Sold | $130,000-16.4%$113/sqft |
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| 1/2/2004 | Sold | $155,500+172.8%$135/sqft |
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| 3/10/2003 | Sold | $57,000-52.5%$49/sqft |
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| 8/24/2001 | Sold | $120,000$104/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $11,001 -15.4% |
| 2023 | $2,050 +4.1% | $12,999 |
| 2022 | $1,970 +1.3% | $12,999 |
| 2021 | $1,944 +1.9% | $12,999 +11.4% |
| 2020 | $1,908 -0.4% | $11,668 -10% |
| 2019 | $1,916 +1.8% | $12,965 |
| 2018 | $1,882 -19.8% | $12,965 -9.2% |
| 2017 | $2,347 -0.5% | $14,277 |
| 2016 | $2,359 +10.5% | $14,277 |
| 2015 | $2,136 +12.8% | $14,277 +11.8% |
| 2014 | $1,893 +2.6% | $12,769 |
| 2013 | $1,844 +0% | $12,769 |
| 2012 | $1,844 -5.4% | $12,769 -9.1% |
| 2011 | $1,948 -14.7% | $14,044 |
| 2010 | $2,285 +4.4% | $14,044 |
| 2009 | $2,190 -4.6% | $14,044 -12.3% |
| 2008 | $2,296 +1% | $16,006 |
| 2007 | $2,273 -1.1% | $16,006 |
| 2006 | $2,298 +28.8% | $16,006 +46.6% |
| 2005 | $1,784 +1% | $10,920 |
| 2004 | $1,766 -7.4% | $10,920 -9.4% |
| 2003 | $1,907 +24.1% | $12,050 +40.9% |
| 2002 | $1,536 +3.8% | $8,551 |
| 2001 | $1,481 +44.8% | $8,551 |
| 2000 | $1,023 +113.7% | $8,551 +16.8% |
| 1999 | $478 | $7,323 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: South Shore
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Bouchet Elementary Math & Science AcademyGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10South Shore Intl Col Prep High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Chicago Vocational Career Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 299
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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Chicago
- 60649
- South Shore
- 7545 S Ridgeland Ave





