Fabulous opportunity, single family that could be a 2 unit building. Separate gas meters and electric meters. Recent rehab, needs extensive renovation. Cash or construction loans preferred. Great location and outstanding rental potential or perfect live-in investment.
Contingent
$85,000
8629 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
5beds
1,430sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1912
3,125 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$59/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 15 days
- 345
- 33
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Santiago Valdez (417)494-0517,
Compass,
Louis Charles,
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12769465
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Other Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X16
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X18
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X18
Heating
- Natural Gas, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Indv Controls, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,430 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Alley, Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 3,125 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 125 X 25
Details
- Parcel number: 21313280100000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1912
- Major remodel year: 2020
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $59/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $48,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,800
- Date on market: 9/25/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,800/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2026 | Contingent | $85,000$59/sqft |
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| 9/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $85,000-39.3%$59/sqft |
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| 3/19/2025 | Listing removed | $140,000$98/sqft |
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| 1/24/2025 | Price change | $140,000-6.7%$98/sqft |
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| 1/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $150,000+383.9%$105/sqft |
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| 9/1/2020 | Listing removed | $1,450$1/sqft |
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| 5/2/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,450+20.8%$1/sqft |
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| 8/3/2017 | Listing removed | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 7/11/2017 | Price change | $1,200-25%$1/sqft |
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| 6/3/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,600+33.3%$1/sqft |
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| 5/13/2014 | Sold | $31,000$22/sqft |
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| 11/15/2013 | Sold | $31,000-22.5%$22/sqft |
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| 11/1/2013 | Pending sale | $40,000$28/sqft |
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| 5/11/2013 | Listed for sale | $40,000-11.1%$28/sqft |
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| 2/23/2013 | Listing removed | $45,000$31/sqft |
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| 12/23/2012 | Price change | $45,000-10%$31/sqft |
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| 9/4/2012 | Listed for sale | $50,000+108.3%$35/sqft |
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| 9/4/2012 | Listing removed | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 8/25/2012 | Listed for rent | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 11/5/2011 | Sold | $24,000+20%$17/sqft |
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| 9/11/2011 | Price change | $20,000-33.1%$14/sqft |
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| 8/8/2011 | Price change | $29,900-25.1%$21/sqft |
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| 6/9/2011 | Listed for sale | $39,900-74.3%$28/sqft |
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| 3/4/2009 | Sold | $155,000+453.6%$108/sqft |
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| 4/3/2008 | Sold | $28,000-39.1%$20/sqft |
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| 6/17/1994 | Sold | $46,000$32/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $964 -16.9% | $4,800 -12.7% |
| 2023 | $1,160 +2.6% | $5,500 |
| 2022 | $1,131 +2.3% | $5,500 |
| 2021 | $1,106 -41.9% | $5,500 -35.7% |
| 2020 | $1,905 -0.2% | $8,551 -10% |
| 2019 | $1,909 +1.7% | $9,502 |
| 2018 | $1,877 +1.2% | $9,502 +10.3% |
| 2017 | $1,855 +7.5% | $8,615 |
| 2016 | $1,726 +9.3% | $8,615 |
| 2015 | $1,579 +10.7% | $8,615 +12.1% |
| 2014 | $1,426 +2% | $7,685 |
| 2013 | $1,398 +1.4% | $7,685 |
| 2012 | $1,379 -11.1% | $7,685 -19.8% |
| 2011 | $1,552 -0.4% | $9,578 |
| 2010 | $1,559 +4.4% | $9,578 |
| 2009 | $1,494 -4.9% | $9,578 -12.5% |
| 2008 | $1,570 +1% | $10,943 |
| 2007 | $1,554 -1.1% | $10,943 |
| 2006 | $1,571 +29.1% | $10,943 +46.9% |
| 2005 | $1,217 +1% | $7,448 |
| 2004 | $1,205 +2.2% | $7,448 |
| 2003 | $1,179 +15.5% | $7,448 +31.2% |
| 2002 | $1,020 +3.7% | $5,678 |
| 2001 | $983 +180.3% | $5,678 |
| 2000 | $351 +3% | $5,678 +48.4% |
| 1999 | $341 | $3,826 |
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