Fantastic opportunity for rehabbers, handyman or buyers looking to add their personal touch! This classic brick home offers solid bones, generous living space, and endless potential to restore it to its full beauty. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and a detached 2-car garage, this property is ready for your vision and updates. Situated on a quiet, tree-lined street in South Chicago. Whether you're looking for your next renovation project, a fix-and-flip, or a home to customize while building equity, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Property is being sold **AS-IS**. Bring your contractor and your imagination-this home has tremendous potential!
Contingent
$194,995
8228 S Paxton Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
3beds
1,765sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
3,746 Square Feet Lot
$193,700 Zestimate®
$110/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic brick homeQuiet tree-lined streetGenerous living space
- 29 days
- 1,036
- 75
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Challenor Jack 708-560-6698,
Guidance Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12720532
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Family room
- Level: Second
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X18
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X8
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X14
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,765 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: No Garage, Yes, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 3,746 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 20362270270000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $110/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $161,010
- Annual tax amount: $1,902
- Date on market: 8/1/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$193,700
$184,000 - $203,000
$2,453/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Contingent | $194,995$110/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12720532 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $194,995$110/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12720532 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,043 +7.4% | $16,101 -19.5% |
| 2023 | $1,902 -0.6% | $19,999 |
| 2022 | $1,913 +5% | $19,999 |
| 2021 | $1,821 +4.6% | $19,999 +42.7% |
| 2020 | $1,741 -0.6% | $14,019 -10% |
| 2019 | $1,752 +1.9% | $15,577 |
| 2018 | $1,720 -12.4% | $15,577 -13.6% |
| 2017 | $1,964 -16.8% | $18,031 |
| 2016 | $2,360 +4% | $18,031 |
| 2015 | $2,268 +0.9% | $18,031 +6.6% |
| 2014 | $2,249 -0.4% | $16,916 |
| 2013 | $2,257 -0.5% | $16,916 |
| 2012 | $2,268 -0.2% | $16,916 -2.9% |
| 2011 | $2,273 +19.2% | $17,423 |
| 2010 | $1,908 +3.3% | $17,423 |
| 2009 | $1,846 -0.2% | $17,423 -11.2% |
| 2008 | $1,850 +6.3% | $19,614 |
| 2007 | $1,740 +0.8% | $19,614 |
| 2006 | $1,727 -5.1% | $19,614 +32.7% |
| 2005 | $1,820 +1.9% | $14,781 |
| 2004 | $1,786 +4.5% | $14,781 |
| 2003 | $1,710 -5.4% | $14,781 +24.4% |
| 2002 | $1,808 +5.9% | $11,886 |
| 2001 | $1,708 +11.9% | $11,886 |
| 2000 | $1,526 +0.1% | $11,886 +19.6% |
| 1999 | $1,523 | $9,941 |
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Neighborhood: South Chicago
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mann Elementary School
- Middle: Mann Elementary School
- 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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