Contingent

$74,000

8613 S Houston Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

4beds

1,400sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1917

2,600 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$53/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Full unfinished basement

8613 S Houston Ave is a 4-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home in the South Chicago neighborhood. Built in 1917, it offers approximately 1,400 sq ft of living space, a full unfinished basement, and two off-street parking spaces in the rear. Located a short walk from the 87th Street Metra Electric Line, providing direct access to downtown Chicago.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: No additional rooms

Primary bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 132 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12X11

Bedroom 2

Level: Main
Area: 90 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10X9

Bedroom 3

Level: Main
Area: 90 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10X9

Bedroom 4

Level: Second
Area: 99 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11X9

Dining room

Level: Main
Area: 110 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11X10

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 90 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10X9

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 156 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12X13

Heating

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Cooling

None

Features

Basement: Unfinished,Full

Interior area

Total structure area: 0
Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Off Alley, Off Street, Yes, Owned

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No Disability Access

Features

Stories: 2

Lot

Size: 2,600 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 21314270050000
Special conditions: Real Estate Owned

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1917

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Services included: None

Location

Region: Chicago

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $53/sqft
Tax assessed value: $107,000
Annual tax amount: $949
Date on market: 1/22/2026
Ownership: Fee Simple

Foreclosure details

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$2,189/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
2/11/2019	Sold	$68,500+0.5%$49/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/6/2018	Sold	$68,160+386.9%$49/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10043577 Report a problem
5/27/2010	Sold	$14,000-17.2%$10/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07490068 Report a problem
4/8/2010	Price change	$16,900-81.9%$12/sqft
Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem
3/27/2010	Listed for sale	--
Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem
5/9/2005	Sold	$93,500$67/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	--	$10,700 +137.8%
2023	$949 +2.6%	$4,500
2022	$926 +2.3%	$4,500
2021	$905 -41.9%	$4,500 -35.6%
2020	$1,558 -3.5%	$6,992 -13%
2019	$1,615 +1.7%	$8,037
2018	$1,588 -37%	$8,037 -31.3%
2017	$2,520 +7.5%	$11,706
2016	$2,345 +9.3%	$11,706
2015	$2,145 +65.2%	$11,706 +67.2%
2014	$1,299 +2%	$7,000
2013	$1,273 -21.5%	$7,000 -22.6%
2012	$1,622 -31.9%	$9,039 -38.5%
2011	$2,380 -0.4%	$14,690
2010	$2,390 +4.4%	$14,690
2009	$2,291 +5.1%	$14,690 -3.3%
2008	$2,179 +1%	$15,193
2007	$2,158 -1.1%	$15,193
2006	$2,181 +35.2%	$15,193 +53.8%
2005	$1,614 +1%	$9,876
2004	$1,598 +2.2%	$9,876
2003	$1,563 +38.2%	$9,876 +56.9%
2002	$1,131 +3.7%	$6,294
2001	$1,090 +16.8%	$6,294
2000	$933 +0.8%	$6,294 +29.6%
1999	$925	$4,858

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Monthly payment

Estimated monthly payment$1,822

Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: South Chicago

Getting around

77 / 100

Very Walkable

59 / 100

Good Transit

60 / 100

Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

3/10
Mireles Elementary Academy
Grades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 mi
1/10
Bowen High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 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.