START 2025 WITH A NEW HOME!! Conveniently located close to the Obama Presidential Library, Hyde Park shopping and restaurants, Lake Shore Drive and public transportation. This 4 bedroom single family home is fully renovated with new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, windows, and a new roof. The open concept first floor is perfect for entertaining, complete with a living room, dining area, and chef's kitchen featuring 42" cabinets w/slow-close doors, quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, and a quartz backsplash! Relax at the end of the day in your master suite with a spa-like master bathroom featuring a double bowl sink, quartz countertops, free-standing bathtub with floor mounted faucet, and a separate shower. This wonderful home also has a 1,000 sf open basement which can be finished for additional living space if needed! Save money with energy efficient windows, LED lighting, a high-efficiency heating & cooling system, and a high efficiency tankless hot water heater. A brand new 2-car garage and generous fenced yard round out this spectacular property!
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$285,000
8240 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60617
4beds
2,096sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1908
3,150 Square Feet Lot
$307,100 Zestimate®
$136/sqft
$2,717 Estimated rent
Home value
$307,100
$273,000 - $344,000
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Generous fenced yardMaster suiteSpa-like master bathroomOpen concept first floorQuartz backsplashQuartz countertopsDining area
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Listed by:
Jonathan Strauss 773-457-1586,
M Street Group Inc
Bought with:
Robert Teverbaugh
Century 21 Circle
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12221193
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Galley), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 189 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X9
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Second
- Area: 21 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Upper Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,144
- Total interior livable area: 2,096 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 3,150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X126
Details
- Parcel number: 21312320390000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1908
- Major remodel year: 2024
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $136/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $48,010
- Annual tax amount: $325
- Date on market: 12/4/2024
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/18/2025 | Sold | $285,000-1.7%$136/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12221193 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2025 | Pending sale | $289,900$138/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12221193 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2025 | Contingent | $289,900$138/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12221193 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2025 | Price change | $289,900-3.3%$138/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12221193 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2024 | Listed for sale | $299,900+284.5%$143/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12221193 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  RE/MAX International Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2023 | Pending sale | $78,000-2.5%$37/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX International #11719906 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2023 | Sold | $80,000+2.6%$38/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11719906 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2023 | Listed for sale | $78,000$37/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11719906 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $965 +171.3% | $4,801 -4% |
| 2023 | $355 +9.4% | $5,000 |
| 2022 | $325 -3.2% | $5,000 |
| 2021 | $336 -71.8% | $5,000 -40.8% |
| 2020 | $1,192 -0.5% | $8,451 -10% |
| 2019 | $1,198 +1.8% | $9,390 |
| 2018 | $1,176 -3% | $9,390 +4.2% |
| 2017 | $1,213 -7% | $9,008 |
| 2016 | $1,304 +11.5% | $9,008 |
| 2015 | $1,170 +24.7% | $9,008 +18.1% |
| 2014 | $938 +3.3% | $7,626 |
| 2013 | $909 -1.3% | $7,626 |
| 2012 | $921 -13.5% | $7,626 -19.8% |
| 2011 | $1,065 +18.4% | $9,505 |
| 2010 | $900 +14% | $9,505 |
| 2009 | $789 +2.8% | $9,505 -20.9% |
| 2008 | $768 +3.2% | $12,023 |
| 2007 | $744 +0.8% | $12,023 |
| 2006 | $738 -5.1% | $12,023 +57.5% |
| 2005 | $778 +692.7% | $7,633 |
| 2004 | $98 -82.8% | $7,633 |
| 2003 | $570 -26.2% | $7,633 +24.6% |
| 2002 | $773 +8.8% | $6,124 |
| 2001 | $710 +54.2% | $6,124 |
| 2000 | $460 +0% | $6,124 +39.3% |
| 1999 | $460 | $4,396 |
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Neighborhood: South Chicago
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Sullivan Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Bowen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 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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