For SaleHistoric · 102 yrs
8220 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, IL, 60619 • Chatham • Cook County
$120,000
$74/sqft
Down payment assistance available
4Beds
2Baths
1,620Sqft
0.11 acLot
1924Built
Property DNA
Bungalow Style
Built 1924 · 102 years of history
2-Car Garage
Yes · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Just Listed
Listed Apr 9, 2026
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$74/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1924 · Historic
Full Rehab Opportunity - Unlock the Potential! Attention investors, rehabbers, and visionaries-this bank-owned brick home in Chicago is a rare opportunity to create something truly special. Completely gutted down to the studs, this property offers a blank canvas ready for your design and finishing touches. Featuring a spacious layout with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a full basement, and a 2-car detached garage, the possibilities here are endless. The major demolition work has already been completed, allowing you to focus on bringing your vision to life without the added cost and time of teardown. This solid brick home offers a generous footprint with flexible layout options, including the potential to expand living space in the basement or create a duplex-down style design. Whether you're an investor looking to maximize return, a rehabber ready for your next project, or a buyer wanting to customize your dream home from the ground up, this property delivers incredible upside in a desirable Chicago location. Sold as-is and ideal for cash or renovation loans, this is your chance to transform a blank slate into a standout property. Bring your ideas, your contractor, and your vision-opportunities like this don't come around often.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights solid brick home, brick home, and full basement as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$783/month
Principal & Interest$623
Property Tax$120
Insurance$40
Down payment20% ($24,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $96,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1924
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot4,791 sqft
Days on Zillow0
Price/sqft$74
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleBungalow
Year built1924
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingYes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Full
Lot4,791 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodChatham
Annual tax$4,247
Parcel2034121020
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
5 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Yes
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second19×12 ft228 sqft
Bedroom2
Second14×12 ft168 sqft
Bedroom3
Main10×10 ft100 sqft
Bedroom4
Main10×10 ft100 sqft
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$74
On marketApr 9, 2026
PostedApr 9, 2026
Last sold$194,000
MLS statusNew
MLS updatedApr 9, 2026
Tour days9
Views42
Favorites4
How are the schools in Chicago?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60619
Price history
5 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 9, 2026Listed For Sale$120,000$74MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 12, 2011Sold$194,000$120MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 30, 2011Listed For Sale$204,900$126Oak Realty
Apr 6, 2011Sold$61,000$38MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 26, 2011Listed For Sale$56,000$35Welcome Mat Realty, Inc
Listed For Sale$120,000
Apr 9, 2026•$74/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$194,000
Aug 12, 2011•$120/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$204,900
Jul 30, 2011•$126/sqft•Oak Realty
Sold$61,000
Apr 6, 2011•$38/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$56,000
Feb 26, 2011•$35/sqft•Welcome Mat Realty, Inc
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2023$4,247$20,130
Apr 9, 2022$4,140$20,130
Apr 9, 2021$4,048$20,130
Apr 9, 2020$2,796$12,553
Apr 9, 2019$2,772$13,795
Apr 9, 2018$2,725$13,795
Apr 9, 2017$3,507$16,292
Apr 9, 2016$3,901$19,479
Apr 9, 2015$3,569$19,479
Apr 9, 2014$3,422$18,445
Apr 9, 2013$3,355$18,445
Apr 9, 2012$3,310$18,445
Apr 9, 2011$2,797$17,260
Apr 9, 2010$2,809$17,260
Apr 9, 2009$2,135$17,260
Apr 9, 2008$1,976$16,962
Apr 9, 2007$1,385$16,962
Apr 9, 2006$1,470$16,962
Apr 9, 2005$1,688$14,066
Apr 9, 2004$1,841$14,066
Apr 9, 2003$1,763$14,066
Apr 9, 2002$1,864$12,196
Apr 9, 2001$1,567$12,196
Apr 9, 2000$1,337$12,196
Apr 9, 1999$1,327$10,071
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Chicago, IL • Cook County
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