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  • $165,000

    8121 S Houston Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

    4beds
    1,134sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1951
    4,687 Square Feet Lot
    $288,300 Zestimate®
    $146/sqft
    $2,400 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $288,300

    $268,000 - $308,000

    $2,400/mo

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    What's special

    Finished basementSeparate kitchen areaLarge backyardDesignated laundry room
    This Charming bungalow home with lots of character is waiting to be yours. Either first time home buyers or investors don't miss this opportunity. This home features 3 bedrooms and separate kitchen area with a full bathroom on first level. Attic has an additional large room ready with full bathroom , As the other side of the attic is currently used as storage space but has lots of potential. Finished basement with additional kitchen and bathroom, as well designated laundry room. Large backyard with detached 2 car garage. Vertical Platform Lift at the rear of the home from the ground to the main floor. *Close to Downtown only 12 miles and under 10 mins walk to Metra 83rd Street Station, and CTA bus routes 26, 71 and 95 for easy commute. *10-minute walk to Rainbow Beach *5 Minute walk to Russel Square Park which totals 9.99 acres and features a gymnasium, fitness center, and multi-purpose rooms. This home has a lots of potential and is sold AS IS . BRING YOUR OFFERS TODAY !!! ***Important Public side had already Already Replaced lead pipes from the section of the water pipes that run from the main water line in the street to the sidewalk *** This home was grandfathered the participation in the City-Assisted Lead Service Line Replacement Program at no cost to the new owner to have the rest of the pipes changed from the side walk to the house ***

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    Listing updated:

    Listing courtesy of:

    Elena Mojsova 312-642-1400,

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    Bought with:

    Izzy Corona, ABR,PSA,SRS

    Premiere Realty Group Inc

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12322209MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 110 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10X11
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 120 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10X12
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 100 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10X10
    Bedroom 4
    • Level: Attic
    • Area: 150 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10X15
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 143 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13X11
    Laundry
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 49 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 7X7
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 228 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X19
    Heating
    • Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Features
    • Basement: Finished,Full
    • Attic: Interior Stair
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 0
    • Total interior livable area: 1,134 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Other, On Site, Detached, Garage
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: Exterior Wheelchair Lift, Disability Access
    Features
    • Stories: 1
    Lot
    • Size: 4,687 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 21312220450000
    • Special conditions: None

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Bungalow
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1951

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Chicago

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Services included: None

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Conventional
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/27/2025Sold$165,000$146/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12322209 Report a problem
    5/29/2025Pending sale$165,000$146/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12322209 Report a problem
    5/21/2025Contingent$165,000$146/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12322209 Report a problem
    5/14/2025Price change$165,000-17.4%$146/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12322209 Report a problem
    3/26/2025Price change$199,750-15%$176/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12270463 Report a problem
    1/15/2025Listed for sale$235,000$207/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12270463 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024-- $9,200 -23.3%
    2023$1,273 +5.9%$12,000
    2022$1,202 -0.5%$12,000
    2021$1,208 +71.5%$12,000 +15.3%
    2020$704 -35%$10,412 -10%
    2019$1,084 +56.8%$11,569
    2018$691 -50.8%$11,569 -8.2%
    2017$1,406 -15.7%$12,607
    2016$1,668 +12.2%$12,607
    2015$1,486 +29.5%$12,607 +19.1%
    2014$1,148 +3.8%$10,589
    2013$1,106 -2.3%$10,589
    2012$1,133 -24%$10,589 -22.8%
    2011$1,490 +19.6%$13,715
    2010$1,246 +15.3%$13,715
    2009$1,081 +4%$13,715 -5.9%
    2008$1,039 +2%$14,570
    2007$1,018 +2%$14,570
    2006$998 -6.6%$14,570 +40.8%
    2005$1,069 +3.1%$10,349
    2004$1,037 +2.4%$10,349
    2003$1,012 +10.1%$10,349 +13.6%
    2002$919 -6.6%$9,108
    2001$984 +46.7%$9,108
    2000$671 +0%$9,108 +38%
    1999$671 $6,601

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: South Chicago

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    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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    Estimated market value
    $288,300
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