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$199,000

8226 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

2beds

1,080sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1953

7,500 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$184/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

New furnaceNew roof

Great opportunity in the heart of South Shore! This 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath single-family home sits on an oversized 60' x 125' lot, including the adjacent vacant parcel, offering extra space and future potential. The home features a new roof and new furnace, along with a full unfinished dry basement, providing a solid foundation for updates and expansion. Currently occupied by a long-term tenant, the property offers immediate income with the opportunity to add value through cosmetic improvements and updates.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: No additional rooms

Primary bedroom

Level: Main
Area: 100 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10X10

Bedroom 2

Level: Main
Area: 90 Square Feet
Dimensions: 9X10

Dining room

Level: Main
Area: 80 Square Feet
Dimensions: 8X10

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 72 Square Feet
Dimensions: 9X8

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 150 Square Feet
Dimensions: 15X10

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Features

Basement: Unfinished,Full

Interior area

Total structure area: 0
Total interior livable area: 1,080 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No Disability Access

Features

Stories: 1

Lot

Size: 7,500 Square Feet
Dimensions: 60x125

Details

Additional parcels included: 21311260220000
Parcel number: 21311260230000
Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1953

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Services included: None

Location

Region: Chicago

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $184/sqft
Tax assessed value: $121,010
Annual tax amount: $3,052
Date on market: 5/4/2026
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/4/2026	Listed for sale	$199,000+121.1%$184/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12633636 Report a problem
7/1/2005	Sold	$90,000$83/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	--	$12,101 +11.4%
2023	$2,293 +2.6%	$10,867
2022	$2,235 +2.3%	$10,867
2021	$2,185 +8.4%	$10,867 +20.1%
2020	$2,016 -0.2%	$9,051 -10%
2019	$2,021 +1.7%	$10,057
2018	$1,987 -20.9%	$10,057 -13.8%
2017	$2,510 +7.5%	$11,662
2016	$2,336 +9.3%	$11,662
2015	$2,137 +15.5%	$11,662 +16.9%
2014	$1,851 +2%	$9,974
2013	$1,814 +1.4%	$9,974
2012	$1,790 -10.5%	$9,974 -19.2%
2011	$2,001 -0.4%	$12,346
2010	$2,009 +4.4%	$12,346
2009	$1,925 +49.1%	$12,346 +37.2%
2008	$1,291 +1%	$9,000
2007	$1,278 -1.1%	$9,000
2006	$1,292 -18.9%	$9,000 -7.7%
2005	$1,593 +38.7%	$9,748
2004	$1,148 +22.4%	$9,748
2003	$938 -4.3%	$9,748 +17.6%
2002	$980 +10.1%	$8,290
2001	$890 -4.3%	$8,290
2000	$930	$8,290 +21.1%
1999	$930	$6,843

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: South Chicago

Getting around

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

63 / 100

Good Transit

57 / 100

Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

4/10
Coles Elementary Language Academy
Grades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
1/10
Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
4/10
South Shore Intl Col Prep High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 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.