Great Rehab Opportunity or Starter Home for a handyman. Priced at near land value. Unlock the potential in this 5-room, 2-bedroom with additional bedrooms in the attic. Perfect for rehabbers or Handyman buyers ready to build equity with a complete makeover. Home has 1.5 bathrooms and a full low ceiling basement. Some improvements have already been completed in recent years, including new windows, roof, furnace, hot water tank, and copper water lines- offering a strong foundation for your renovation vision. The home is ready for a full cosmetic refresh, updating and some deferred maintenance, making it an excellent value-add opportunity. The main level includes two bedrooms and a full bath, while the attic level offers two additional bedrooms and a half bath. The attic is accessed via a narrow staircase off the dining room. Location is a standout feature, with convenient access to Thatcher Woods Shopping Center, Indian Boundary Golf Course, and forest preserves offering trails, picnic areas, and outdoor recreation. Property is ideal for the rehabber and being sold as-is. Due to its condition, cash offers are preferred.
Active
$239,900
8215 W Forest Preserve Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
4beds
1,146sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
3,750 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$209/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Copper water linesNew windows
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Listed by:
Aldino Giannini 708-642-1640,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12666922
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Enclosed Porch
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X09
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X09
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Plank)
- Level: Attic
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X09
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Plank)
- Level: Attic
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X09
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Enclosed porch
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 09X08
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 09X08
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 09X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Full
- Attic: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,146
- Total interior livable area: 1,146 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Alley, On Street, Yes, Other
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 3,750 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30 X 125
Details
- Parcel number: 12234190060000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: English
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $209/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $250,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,362
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $25,000 +31.6% |
| 2023 | $3,312 +3.3% | $19,003 |
| 2022 | $3,207 +1.7% | $19,003 |
| 2021 | $3,153 -21.6% | $19,003 -10.2% |
| 2020 | $4,023 -0.3% | $21,152 -10% |
| 2019 | $4,035 +1.7% | $23,503 |
| 2018 | $3,966 -3.8% | $23,503 +4.4% |
| 2017 | $4,121 +2.8% | $22,510 |
| 2016 | $4,011 +10% | $22,510 |
| 2015 | $3,646 +26.8% | $22,510 +24.7% |
| 2014 | $2,875 +2.4% | $18,052 |
| 2013 | $2,807 +0.5% | $18,052 |
| 2012 | $2,794 -19% | $18,052 -28.2% |
| 2011 | $3,449 +4.3% | $25,148 |
| 2010 | $3,306 +10.2% | $25,148 |
| 2009 | $2,999 -15.2% | $25,148 -19.8% |
| 2008 | $3,538 +12% | $31,357 |
| 2007 | $3,158 +32.1% | $31,357 |
| 2006 | $2,390 -5.2% | $31,357 +49.5% |
| 2005 | $2,520 +1.9% | $20,971 |
| 2004 | $2,473 +4.4% | $20,971 |
| 2003 | $2,368 -5.4% | $20,971 +33.2% |
| 2002 | $2,503 +5.2% | $15,742 |
| 2001 | $2,380 +2.2% | $15,742 |
| 2000 | $2,330 +0% | $15,742 +11.6% |
| 1999 | $2,329 | $14,102 |
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Neighborhood: Belmont Terrace
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Canty Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10Steinmetz Academic Centre High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 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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