What a beauty! South Shore, suburban style gorgeous home located on a tree lined, quiet block. The home was remodeled by the reputable North Shore contractor. The main floor features L-shaped LR/DR combo with cathedral ceiling with skylights, open to a designer custom kitchen with quality 42 inch cabinets, "ocean wave" quartz c-tops and high end ss appliances. Both bathrooms were redone with a tasteful choice of ceramic tile, colors and high grade fixtures. All walls and ceilings were skin-coated, restored .and professionally repainted. 2025 improvements include new tear off roof, skylights, attic blow in insulation, home/garage siding, soffits/fascias, gutters, over-sized downspouts and 50 galons HWT. Wonderfully appointed, finished lower level with a huge family room, wet bar and additional bedroom/office.
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$289,500
8055 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
4beds
1,201sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
3,873 Square Feet Lot
$302,200 Zestimate®
$241/sqft
$2,295 Estimated rent
Home value
$302,200
$272,000 - $335,000
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Quiet blockCathedral ceiling with skylightsWet barDesigner custom kitchenFinished lower levelCeramic tile
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Listing courtesy of:
Eric Berger 773-792-8800,
Berger & Co. Realtors Ltd
Bought with:
Zipporaha Barlow
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12395067
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X9
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X12
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Parquet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Laundry
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Parquet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 506 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X22
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X9
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: Finished,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,801
- Total interior livable area: 1,201 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Site, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Levels: Bi-Level
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,873 sqft
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 21311000700000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bi-Level,Queen Anne
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Curbs
Location
- Region: Chicago
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2025 | Sold | $289,500$241/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12395067 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2025 | Pending sale | $289,500$241/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12395067 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $289,500$241/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12395067 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2025 | Contingent | $289,500$241/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12395067 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $289,500+175.7%$241/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12395067 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2024 | Sold | $105,000-19.2%$87/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12109253 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2024 | Contingent | $130,000$108/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12109253 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2024 | Price change | $130,000-7.1%$108/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12109253 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $140,000-3.4%$117/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12065546 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12015941 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $145,000$121/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12015941 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2024 | Contingent | $145,000$121/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12015941 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $145,000+51%$121/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12015941 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/1999 | Sold | $96,000$80/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $13,000 +8.3% |
| 2023 | $2,532 +2.6% | $12,000 |
| 2022 | $2,468 +2.3% | $12,000 |
| 2021 | $2,413 -14% | $12,000 -4.7% |
| 2020 | $2,805 -0.2% | $12,591 -10% |
| 2019 | $2,811 +1.7% | $13,990 |
| 2018 | $2,763 -1.1% | $13,990 +7.8% |
| 2017 | $2,794 +7.5% | $12,980 |
| 2016 | $2,600 +9.3% | $12,980 |
| 2015 | $2,379 +5.3% | $12,980 +6.6% |
| 2014 | $2,259 +2% | $12,174 |
| 2013 | $2,214 +1.4% | $12,174 |
| 2012 | $2,185 -11.3% | $12,174 -19.9% |
| 2011 | $2,462 -0.4% | $15,195 |
| 2010 | $2,473 +4.4% | $15,195 |
| 2009 | $2,369 +1.1% | $15,195 -7% |
| 2008 | $2,344 +1% | $16,343 |
| 2007 | $2,321 -1.1% | $16,343 |
| 2006 | $2,346 +24% | $16,343 +41.2% |
| 2005 | $1,892 +1% | $11,578 |
| 2004 | $1,873 +2.2% | $11,578 |
| 2003 | $1,832 -14.8% | $11,578 -3.2% |
| 2002 | $2,149 +3.8% | $11,964 |
| 2001 | $2,072 +0.2% | $11,964 |
| 2000 | $2,067 | $11,964 +11.2% |
| 1999 | -- | $10,759 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: South Chicago
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Bradwell Community Arts & Sci Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 1/10Chicago Vocational Career Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10South Shore Intl Col Prep High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 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.
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