Located in the heart of South Chicago, this frame cape cod is an investors dream, consider yourself an artist sitting with a blank canvas to create your masterpiece! This home has had renovation started but never finished, The floor plan is ideal with two bedrooms, breakfast nook and full bath on the main level, the second level offers an additional bedroom plus den. The basement has been started to be finished and has rough in for plumbing. The home has newer flooring, newer drywall, bathroom on the main floor has newer flooring and tile, plumbing has been ran, windows are newer. the home needs to be put back together but a lot of the big labor has been completed! The home is in the ideal location in the heart of South Chicago, close to Skyway, Red Line, Lakefront and so much more!
Pending
$54,500
8545 S Saginaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
3beds
640sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1908
3,125 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$85/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Breakfast nookTwo bedroomsNewer drywallNewer flooring
- 93 days
- 1,598
- 129
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ryan Smith (708)246-6300,
Smith Partners & Associates
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12731010
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X16
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X08
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Heating
- Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 640 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 3,125 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25 x 125
Details
- Parcel number: 21313210180000
- Special conditions: Real Estate Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Frame
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1908
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $85/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $120,000
- Annual tax amount: $738
- Date on market: 8/12/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Foreclosure details
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,632/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2026 | Listing removed | $69,900$109/sqft |
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| 6/4/2026 | Pending sale | $69,900$109/sqft |
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| 4/29/2026 | Price change | $69,900-3.6%$109/sqft |
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| 4/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $72,500$113/sqft |
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| 3/24/2026 | Pending sale | $72,500$113/sqft |
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| 2/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $72,500$113/sqft |
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| 8/15/2025 | Listing removed | $72,500$113/sqft |
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| 7/18/2025 | Price change | $72,500-6.5%$113/sqft |
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| 7/7/2025 | Price change | $77,500-13.8%$121/sqft |
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| 7/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $89,900+28.6%$140/sqft |
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| 11/7/2022 | Sold | $69,900+75.2%$109/sqft |
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| 3/17/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/6/2022 | Listed for sale | $39,900$62/sqft |
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| 12/23/2021 | Contingent | $39,900$62/sqft |
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| 12/20/2021 | Price change | $39,900-50.1%$62/sqft |
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| 12/16/2021 | Listed for sale | $79,900-20%$125/sqft |
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| 12/10/2021 | Contingent | $99,900$156/sqft |
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| 11/22/2021 | Listed for sale | $99,900$156/sqft |
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| 9/23/2021 | Contingent | $99,900$156/sqft |
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| 9/7/2021 | Price change | $99,900-9.1%$156/sqft |
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| 8/13/2021 | Price change | $109,900-8.3%$172/sqft |
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| 7/22/2021 | Listed for sale | $119,900+649.4%$187/sqft |
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| 3/31/2018 | Listing removed | $1,000$2/sqft |
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| 3/1/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,000$2/sqft |
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| 12/1/2017 | Sold | $16,000-36%$25/sqft |
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| 7/23/2015 | Sold | $25,000+150%$39/sqft |
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| 2/8/2011 | Sold | $10,000-86.7%$16/sqft |
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| 2/10/2003 | Sold | $75,000+127.3%$117/sqft |
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| 3/14/1994 | Sold | $33,000$52/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,411 +226.5% | $12,000 +242.9% |
| 2023 | $738 +2.6% | $3,500 |
| 2022 | $720 +2.3% | $3,500 |
| 2021 | $704 -56.9% | $3,500 -52.3% |
| 2020 | $1,633 -0.2% | $7,330 -10% |
| 2019 | $1,636 +1.7% | $8,145 |
| 2018 | $1,609 -13% | $8,145 -5.2% |
| 2017 | $1,849 +7.5% | $8,590 |
| 2016 | $1,720 +9.3% | $8,590 |
| 2015 | $1,574 +13.7% | $8,590 +15.1% |
| 2014 | $1,384 +2% | $7,461 |
| 2013 | $1,357 +1.4% | $7,461 |
| 2012 | $1,339 -12.8% | $7,461 -21.3% |
| 2011 | $1,536 -0.4% | $9,476 |
| 2010 | $1,542 +4.4% | $9,476 |
| 2009 | $1,478 -10.1% | $9,476 -17.3% |
| 2008 | $1,644 +1% | $11,462 |
| 2007 | $1,628 -1.1% | $11,462 |
| 2006 | $1,645 +36.7% | $11,462 +55.6% |
| 2005 | $1,203 +1% | $7,365 |
| 2004 | $1,191 +2.2% | $7,365 |
| 2003 | $1,165 +15.5% | $7,365 +31.1% |
| 2002 | $1,009 +62.2% | $5,618 |
| 2001 | $622 +75% | $5,618 |
| 2000 | $356 -52.2% | $5,618 +45.9% |
| 1999 | $745 | $3,851 |
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Neighborhood: South Chicago
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