Sold450d on marketHistoric · 111 yrs
8157 S Dorchester Ave
Chicago, IL, 60619 • Avalon Park • Cook County
$140,000
$123/sqft
6Beds
2Baths
1,140Sqft
0.07 acLot
1915Built
Property DNA
Bungalow Style
Built 1915 · 111 years of history
Outdoor Living
Patio
2-Car Garage
Concrete · On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
450 days on market
Established listing
$123/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1915 · Historic
Bring the vision and creative touch to restore the luster to this once charming brick bungalow in the highly sought-after Chatham neighborhood ! This spacious home boasts a welcoming living room, formal dining room, and a kitchen waiting to be transformed into a culinary haven. With a total of five generously sized bedrooms, there's plenty of space for comfort and relaxation. The partially finished basement offers additional possibilities, complete with a half bath and convenient exterior access. While being situated on a corner lot, this home is ideal for those who appreciate both style and functionality. Enjoy the ease of being within walking distance to public transportation, local eateries, and essential service providers. A perfect blend of location, space, and community-this is an opportunity you won't want to miss!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights partially finished basement, five generously sized bedrooms, and half bath as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$915/month
Principal & Interest$728
Property Tax$140
Insurance$47
Down payment20% ($28,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.77% rate · 30yr fixed · $112,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1915
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot3,267 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleBungalow
Year built1915
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingConcrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementPartially Finished,Full
Lot3,267 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodAvalon Park
Annual tax$1,272
Parcel2035220018
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
7 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Concrete
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Patio & Porch
Patio
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second18×17 ft306 sqft
Bedroom2
Second12×10 ft120 sqft
Bedroom3
Second11×13 ft143 sqft
Bedroom4
Main12×11 ft132 sqft
Bedroom5
Main11×11 ft121 sqft
Bedroom6
Basement16×12 ft192 sqft
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market450
Est. value$232,900
Est. rent$3,624/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$123
On marketOct 24, 2024
PostedOct 24, 2024
Last sold$140,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedJan 23, 2025
Tour days6
Views15
How are the schools in Chicago?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60619
Price history
8 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jan 14, 2025Sold$140,000$123MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 27, 2024Pending Sale$135,000$118MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 15, 2024Contingent$135,000$118MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 24, 2024Listed For Sale$135,000$118MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 8, 2022Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 10, 2022Listed For Sale$160,000$140MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 21, 2022Contingent$160,000$140MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 9, 2021Listed For Sale$160,000$140MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$140,000
Jan 14, 2025•$123/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$135,000
Nov 27, 2024•$118/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$135,000
Nov 15, 2024•$118/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$135,000
Oct 24, 2024•$118/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Mar 8, 2022•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$160,000
Feb 10, 2022•$140/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$160,000
Jan 21, 2022•$140/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$160,000
Dec 9, 2021•$140/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$1,273$11,999
Apr 10, 2022$1,202$11,999
Apr 10, 2021$1,525$11,999
Apr 10, 2020$2,772$12,444
Apr 10, 2019$2,778$13,827
Apr 10, 2018$2,731$13,827
Apr 10, 2017$3,013$13,998
Apr 10, 2016—$13,998
Apr 10, 2015—$13,998
Apr 10, 2014—$12,906
Apr 10, 2013—$12,906
Apr 10, 2012—$12,906
Apr 10, 2011$93$13,764
Apr 10, 2010$84$13,764
Apr 10, 2009$79$13,764
Apr 10, 2008$106$15,645
Apr 10, 2007$160$15,645
Apr 10, 2006$170$15,645
Apr 10, 2005$216$10,760
Apr 10, 2004$1,065$10,760
Apr 10, 2003$303$10,760
Apr 10, 2002$342$8,883
Apr 10, 2001$1,188$8,883
Apr 10, 2000$849$8,883
Apr 10, 1999$835$7,531
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Chicago, IL • Cook County
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Nearby zip codes
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