This unit is a great fit for anyone seeking an affordable home with a practical layout, easy accessibility, and plenty of natural light throughout.
Inside the Unit
- Two inviting bedrooms with solid closet space
- One clean, functional bathroom
- Bright living room filled with natural light
- Spacious eat in kitchen ideal for cooking, hosting, or working from home
- Four total rooms for a simple, efficient floor plan
- First floor convenience with minimal stairs and direct access to the backyard
Location Highlights
- Peaceful residential block
- Close to bus routes, Metra, parks, and neighborhood shops
- Quick connections to Lake Shore Drive and I 90
- Near South Shore's cultural venues, restaurants, and the lakefront change wordings around
Discover first-floor convenience in this well-maintained 2-bedroom residence, situated in a classic South Chicago two-flat. Perfectly positioned for 2026, this unit offers an efficient 4-room layout ideal for anyone seeking accessible, sun-lit urban living
Lakefront Living: Close proximity to the South Shore's dining, parks, and seasonal events at the lake.
Descubra la comodidad de vivir en el primer piso de este impecable apartamento de 2 recamaras, ubicado en un clasico "two-flat" de South Chicago. Actualizado para las necesidades de 2026, esta unidad ofrece un diseno de 4 ambientes ideal para un estilo de vida urbano, accesible y luminoso.
Lo mejor de la zona
Entorno tranquilo: Situado en una cuadra residencial muy pacifica.
Conectividad total: A pasos de rutas de autobus, el Metra, parques y comercios locales.
Vias rapidas: Conexiones inmediatas con Lake Shore Drive y la I-90.
Vida frente al lago: Disfrute de la cercania a los centros culturales de South Shore, restaurantes y los eventos estacionales a la orilla del lago.
Sold for $25,000
$25,000
8602 S Houston Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
2beds
900sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$55,100 Zestimate®
$28/sqft
$1,337 Estimated rent
Home value
$55,100
$44,000 - $74,000
$1,337/mo
Zestimate® history
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: None
Features
- Flooring: Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 900 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
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Features
- Exterior features: Heating system: Baseboard
Details
- Parcel number: 2131426017
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Community
- Deposit fee: $650
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $28/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $171,250
- Annual tax amount: $3,441
- Date on market: 1/15/2026
- Date available: 01/15/2026
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2026 | Sold | $25,000-85.3%$28/sqft |
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| 2/9/2026 | Listing removed | $169,900$189/sqft |
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| 1/26/2026 | Listing removed | $650$1/sqft |
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| 1/15/2026 | Listed for rent | $650$1/sqft |
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| 1/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $169,900+1032.7%$189/sqft |
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| 4/22/2024 | Sold | $15,000-86.9%$17/sqft |
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| 1/1/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/7/2022 | Price change | $114,900-4.2%$128/sqft |
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| 8/15/2022 | Listed for sale | $119,900$133/sqft |
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| 5/3/2022 | Contingent | $119,900$133/sqft |
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| 4/25/2022 | Price change | $119,900-7.8%$133/sqft |
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| 4/1/2022 | Listed for sale | $130,000$144/sqft |
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| 3/15/2022 | Contingent | $130,000$144/sqft |
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| 3/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $130,000-12.8%$144/sqft |
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| 9/1/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/27/2021 | Listed for sale | $149,000-6.8%$166/sqft |
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| 8/27/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/11/2021 | Listed for sale | $159,900$178/sqft |
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| 8/11/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/11/2021 | Price change | $159,900-5.9%$178/sqft |
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| 7/17/2021 | Listed for sale | $169,900$189/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,441 -15.1% | $17,125 -10.8% |
| 2023 | $4,051 +2.6% | $19,200 |
| 2022 | $3,949 +2.3% | $19,200 |
| 2021 | $3,861 +0% | $19,200 +10.8% |
| 2020 | $3,860 -2.7% | $17,329 -12.3% |
| 2019 | $3,968 +1.7% | $19,751 |
| 2018 | $3,901 +13.6% | $19,751 +23.8% |
| 2017 | $3,435 +7.5% | $15,955 |
| 2016 | $3,196 +9.3% | $15,955 |
| 2015 | $2,924 +13.3% | $15,955 +14.7% |
| 2014 | $2,581 +2% | $13,910 |
| 2013 | $2,530 +1.4% | $13,910 |
| 2012 | $2,496 -5.6% | $13,910 -14.7% |
| 2011 | $2,644 +3.9% | $16,316 |
| 2009 | $2,544 -13.5% | $16,316 -20.4% |
| 2008 | $2,941 +1% | $20,502 |
| 2007 | $2,912 -1.1% | $20,502 |
| 2006 | $2,943 +30.9% | $20,502 +49% |
| 2005 | $2,249 +1% | $13,761 |
| 2004 | $2,226 +2.2% | $13,761 |
| 2003 | $2,178 +78.4% | $13,761 +102.6% |
| 2002 | $1,220 +3.8% | $6,792 |
| 2001 | $1,176 +17.7% | $6,792 |
| 2000 | $999 +0% | $6,792 +30.6% |
| 1999 | $999 | $5,202 |
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Neighborhood: South Chicago
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