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    8955 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

    4beds
    2,460sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1957
    3,484 Square Feet Lot
    $336,700 Zestimate®
    $114/sqft
    $3,258 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $336,700

    $310,000 - $364,000

    $3,258/mo

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    What's special

    Newly finished basementLighted columnsAttached rehabbed garageBeautifully finished hardwood floorsNewer guttersBeautiful bay windowsHood over the stove
    (PRICE JUST REDUCED!!) Fantastic looking ((3+1 Bedroom / 2.5 Bathroom)) (SFH) Single-Family Raised Ranch home located in the highly sought after Calumet Heights area. From front to back and top to bottom this house will not disappoint. The house has (3) Bedrooms on the main level plus + (1) Bedroom possibility in the ((Fully Finished Basement)). As you enter the home you will notice the beautifully finished hardwood floors that capture all the beautiful sunlight that the house lets in. The Beautiful Bay Windows in the front really allow the home to shine with an abundance of natural light! The Kitchen is completely updated and equipped with beautiful 42-inch White Shaker Cabinets and gorgeous Granite Countertops. In the Kitchen: The sink is extra wide and is a really nice Farmhouse Style stainless steel deep sink. ((All stainless steel appliances)) The Stove and Dishwasher are like new with the stickers still attached. There's a really nice Hood over the stove along with the great looking backsplash that certainly finishes the kitchen off nicely. The home has been updated and maintained flawlessly throughout the years, the home has New Doors, New Light Fixtures, Ceiling Fans, and the ((Newly Finished Basement)) is a really Nice Update to this house. There's a Huge Living Room and Bedroom in the lower level along with your Front Loading Washer & Dryer in its separate Laundry room. A few other things to note, Newer High Energy Efficient Furnace and AC, New Sewer system and Updated Electrical System. The Backyard certainly can be utilized throughout the warmer months with its Beautiful and Freshly Poured Sidewalk and Patio, great lighted columns attached to the home and the Attached Rehabbed Garage with Newer Gutters. This house certainly will not disappoint!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    David Mishel 773-936-2714,

    Compass

    Bought with:

    Chequita Dobson

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12302911MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: No additional rooms
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 156 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13X12
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 156 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13X12
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 156 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13X12
    Bedroom 4
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes)
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 144 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X12
    Dining room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: COMBO
    Family room
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 330 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 22X15
    Kitchen
    • Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (Blinds)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 192 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 16X12
    Laundry
    • Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 50 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 5X10
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 360 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 30X12
    Heating
    • Natural Gas, Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Humidifier, Gas Water Heater
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Windows: Screens
    • Basement: Finished,Full
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,468
    • Total interior livable area: 2,460 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached
    • Garage spaces: 2
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
    Features
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 3,484 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 30X120
    Details
    • Parcel number: 26061180050000
    • Special conditions: None
    • Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1957

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
    • Sewer: Public Sewer, Overhead Sewers
    • Water: Lake Michigan

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
    • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
    HOA
    • Services included: None
    Location
    • Region: Chicago

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $114/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $125,080
    • Annual tax amount: $2,259
    • Date on market: 3/5/2025
    • Listing terms: VA
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/12/2025Sold$279,900$114/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12302911 Report a problem
    3/7/2025Contingent$279,900$114/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12302911 Report a problem
    3/5/2025Listed for sale$279,900-0.7%$114/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12302911 Report a problem
    3/5/2025Listing removed$281,900$115/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12285228 Report a problem
    2/6/2025Listed for sale$281,900-2.8%$115/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12285228 Report a problem
    2/6/2025Listing removed$289,900$118/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12272877 Report a problem
    1/20/2025Listed for sale$289,900+5.5%$118/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12272877 Report a problem
    10/16/2024Listing removed$274,900$112/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12154560 Report a problem
    10/10/2024Price change$274,900-1.8%$112/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12154560 Report a problem
    10/2/2024Price change$279,900-1.8%$114/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12154560 Report a problem
    9/16/2024Price change$284,900-1.7%$116/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12154560 Report a problem
    9/4/2024Listed for sale$289,900-1.1%$118/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12154560 Report a problem
    8/17/2024Listing removed$292,990$119/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11962537 Report a problem
    8/1/2024Listed for sale$292,990$119/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11962537 Report a problem
    7/29/2024Contingent$292,990$119/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11962537 Report a problem
    5/20/2024Listed for sale$292,990$119/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11962537 Report a problem
    5/7/2024Contingent$292,990$119/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11962537 Report a problem
    4/19/2024Price change$292,990-0.7%$119/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11962537 Report a problem
    3/28/2024Price change$294,990-1.7%$120/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11962537 Report a problem
    3/18/2024Price change$299,990-1.5%$122/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11962537 Report a problem
    2/22/2024Price change$304,500-1.6%$124/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11962537 Report a problem
    1/16/2024Listed for sale$309,500+0.2%$126/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11962537 Report a problem
    10/30/2023Listing removed--
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11856326 Report a problem
    8/17/2023Price change$309,000-1.6%$126/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11856326 Report a problem
    8/10/2023Listed for sale$314,000+113.6%$128/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11856326 Report a problem
    8/10/2023Listing removed--
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11796651 Report a problem
    9/18/2002Sold$147,000+79.3%$60/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/24/2002Sold$82,000$33/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$1,856 -17.9%$12,508 -10.7%
    2023$2,260 +3.5%$13,999
    2022$2,182 +1.4%$13,999
    2021$2,151 +30.3%$13,999 +33.4%
    2020$1,651 +1.1%$10,497 -9%
    2019$1,633 +1.8%$11,536
    2018$1,604 -13.8%$11,536 -3.9%
    2017$1,860 -2.5%$11,999
    2016$1,908 +10.8%$11,999
    2015$1,722 -14.9%$11,999 -10.8%
    2014$2,025 +2.6%$13,453
    2013$1,973 +0.1%$13,453
    2012$1,971 -7.2%$13,453 -10.9%
    2011$2,123 +4.2%$15,093 -5.4%
    2010$2,038 +14%$15,953
    2009$1,787 +2.8%$15,953 -8.9%
    2008$1,738 +3.3%$17,518
    2007$1,683 +0.8%$17,518
    2006$1,670 +0.2%$17,518 +45.8%
    2005$1,667 +2.1%$12,013
    2004$1,632 -14.3%$12,013
    2003$1,905 +21.6%$12,013 +4.1%
    2002$1,567 +7.6%$11,544
    2001$1,456 +11.2%$11,544
    2000$1,310 +0%$11,544 +16.4%
    1999$1,310 $9,921
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Calumet Heights

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    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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    Estimated market value
    $336,700
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