Sold284d on market
8240 S Calumet Ave
Chicago, IL, 60619 • Chatham • Cook County
$420,000
$131/sqft
5Beds
3Baths
3,200Sqft
0.11 acLot
1942Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1942 · 84 years of history
2 Fireplaces
Family Room · Living Room
2-Car Garage
On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
5 views
People checking out this listing
284 days on market
Established listing
$131/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1942
Welcome to this flawlessly redesigned 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home, perfectly nestled on a quiet, tree-lined block in a beautifully maintained neighborhood. From the moment you arrive, you'll feel the warmth and comfort of a residence that truly stands out-with convenient access to transportation, shopping, and top-rated schools just moments away. Step into a sun-filled living room anchored by a classic wood-burning fireplace, where hardwood floors gleam throughout the main level. The heart of the home is the stunning, custom kitchen-showcasing crisp 42" white shaker cabinets, luxurious quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances that make both daily living and entertaining effortless. Retreat to the lower-level walkout basement, where a spacious family room offers the perfect setting for movie nights and gatherings, complete with a second cozy wood-burning fireplace. A bonus heated sunroom adds year-round versatility-ideal as a reading nook, home gym, or playroom. Enjoy outdoor living in the fully fenced backyard and take advantage of the 2-car garage for added storage and convenience. This home blends timeless charm with modern updates in all the right places-schedule your tour today before it's gone!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights wood-burning fireplace, cozy wood-burning fireplace, and quiet tree-lined block as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,619/month
Principal & Interest$2,059
Property Tax$420
Insurance$140
Down payment20% ($84,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $336,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1942
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot4,813 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1942
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementFinished,Full
Fireplaces2
Lot4,813 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodChatham
Annual tax$3,375
Parcel2034122054
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Family Room
Living Room
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second20×14 ft280 sqft
Flooring (Wood Laminate)
Bedroom2
Second14×12 ft168 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Main14×12 ft168 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom4
Main12×12 ft144 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom5
Basement16×14 ft224 sqft
Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market284
Est. value$432,600
Est. rent$3,435/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$131
On marketMay 3, 2025
PostedMay 3, 2025
Last sold$420,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedJun 28, 2025
Tour days6
Views5
How are the schools in Chicago?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60619
Price history
7 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jun 28, 2025Sold$420,000$131MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 3, 2025Contingent$429,900$134MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 3, 2025Listed For Sale$429,900$134MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 16, 2024Sold$379,900$119MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 11, 2024Contingent$379,000$118MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 22, 2024Listed For Sale$379,000$118MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 26, 2023Sold$103,500$32Public Record
Sold$420,000
Jun 28, 2025•$131/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$429,900
May 3, 2025•$134/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$429,900
May 3, 2025•$134/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$379,900
Apr 16, 2024•$119/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$379,000
Mar 11, 2024•$118/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$379,000
Feb 22, 2024•$118/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$103,500
Jul 26, 2023•$32/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2023$3,376$16,000
Apr 9, 2022$3,291$16,000
Apr 9, 2021$3,217$16,000
Apr 9, 2020$3,006$13,494
Apr 9, 2019$2,979$14,829
Apr 9, 2018$2,929$14,829
Apr 9, 2017$1,546$16,815
Apr 9, 2016$1,949$16,815
Apr 9, 2015$1,873$16,815
Apr 9, 2014$1,857$14,752
Apr 9, 2013$1,863$14,752
Apr 9, 2012$1,880$14,752
Apr 9, 2011$1,832$15,268
Apr 9, 2010$1,656$15,268
Apr 9, 2009$1,918$15,268
Apr 9, 2008$2,250$17,528
Apr 9, 2007$1,778$17,528
Apr 9, 2006$1,764$17,528
Apr 9, 2005$1,860$14,595
Apr 9, 2004$1,825$14,595
Apr 9, 2003$1,747$14,595
Apr 9, 2002$2,174$12,102
Apr 9, 2001$2,096$12,102
Apr 9, 2000$1,926$12,102
Apr 9, 1999—$10,024
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Chicago, IL • Cook County
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