Discover the possibilities with this spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bath frame single-family home located in the heart of South Chicago, one of the city's rapidly developing communities on the vibrant Southeast Side. Once housing multiple families, this property is perfectly set up for multi-generational living - offering enough room for everyone while keeping loved ones under one roof. With a little TLC and a clear vision, you can transform this home into your forever family space. The rear yard offers exceptional potential - enough room to create a rear parking pad or even add a garage for convenience and added value. Key Highlights: 5 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Spacious layout ideal for multi-generational living Rear yard with parking/garage potential. Property sold AS-IS, broom-swept clean prior to closing ARV in the area exceeds $300,000 - a smart investment opportunity. This is your chance to bring your ideas to life in a growing neighborhood where revitalization is already underway. Whether you're looking to plant roots or create an income-producing property, 8448 S Essex is ready for your vision. ***Schedule your showing today and start imagining the possibilities***
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$149,500
8448 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
5beds
1,232sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1927
3,750 Square Feet Lot
$156,200 Zestimate®
$121/sqft
$2,825 Estimated rent
Home value
$156,200
$141,000 - $173,000
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Add a garageMulti-generational livingRear yardParking pad
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Listed by:
Cassandra Sneed, ABR,GREEN,SFR 773-503-3352,
EXIT Strategy Realty,
Ezekiel Morris 630-607-4387,
Exit Strategy Realty / EMA Management
Bought with:
Exclusive Agency
NON MEMBER
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12441187
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Kitchen
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X20
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Kitchen 2nd
- Level: Second
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X15
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X20
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,232 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 3,750 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 21313090360000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $121/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $82,010
- Annual tax amount: $1,062
- Date on market: 8/10/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | Sold | $149,500-5.3%$121/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12441187 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2025 | Contingent | $157,900$128/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12441187 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2025 | Price change | $157,900-4.2%$128/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12441187 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $164,900$134/sqft |
Source:  Exit Realty #12441187 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2025 | Contingent | $164,900$134/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12441187 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $164,900$134/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12441187 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $456 -57% | $8,201 -25.4% |
| 2023 | $1,062 +6.6% | $11,000 |
| 2022 | $996 | $11,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $11,000 +9.4% |
| 2020 | -- | $10,056 -10% |
| 2019 | -- | $11,174 |
| 2018 | -- | $11,174 +4.9% |
| 2017 | -- | $10,648 |
| 2016 | $105 +4.1% | $10,648 |
| 2015 | $101 +0.9% | $10,648 +15.3% |
| 2014 | $100 -0.3% | $9,239 |
| 2013 | $101 +6.8% | $9,239 |
| 2012 | $94 -50.3% | $9,239 -18.1% |
| 2011 | $190 +10.6% | $11,283 |
| 2010 | $171 +6.6% | $11,283 |
| 2009 | $161 -16% | $11,283 -14% |
| 2008 | $191 -23% | $13,123 |
| 2007 | $248 -5.8% | $13,123 |
| 2006 | $264 -19.5% | $13,123 +51.7% |
| 2005 | $327 -4.8% | $8,653 |
| 2004 | $344 -17.5% | $8,653 |
| 2003 | $416 -11.6% | $8,653 +8.3% |
| 2002 | $471 -6.6% | $7,992 |
| 2001 | $504 -8.8% | $7,992 |
| 2000 | $553 -3.8% | $7,992 +27.5% |
| 1999 | $574 | $6,270 |
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Neighborhood: South Chicago
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Coles Elementary Language AcademyGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 1/10Bowen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 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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