For SaleOpen HouseOpen House
8305 S Paxton Ave
Chicago, IL, 60617 • South Chicago • Cook County
$200,000
$178/sqft
Down payment assistance available
4Beds
2Baths
1,121Sqft
0.1 acLot
1953Built
Property DNA
Bungalow Style
Built 1953 · 73 years of history
Essex Manor
South Chicago
2-Car Garage
Off Alley · Garage Door Opener · Yes · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Just Listed
Listed Apr 8, 2026
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
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$178/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1953
Welcome to South Chicago where your minutes away from the Lake, Rainbow Beach Park, Indiana, and the Horseshoe Casino. This classic bungalow offers 4 bedrooms including one in the basement, 2 full bathrooms, and you have hardwood floors throughout; that gives you a home full of character and space. If this fits what you've been looking for, let's get your showing scheduled.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights classic bungalow and hardwood floors throughout as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,318/month
Principal & Interest$1,051
Property Tax$200
Insurance$67
Down payment20% ($40,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $160,000 loan
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At a glance
Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1953
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot4,356 sqft
Days on Zillow0
Price/sqft$178
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleBungalow
Year built1953
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan, Public / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOff Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementPartially Finished,Full
FencingFenced
Lot4,356 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth Chicago
Annual tax$3,024
Parcel2036403040
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Range Hood
Gas Cooktop
Gas Oven
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup
Electric Dryer Hookup
In Unit
Sink
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Off Alley
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Community
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main11×15 ft165 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom2
Main11×11 ft121 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Main11×10 ft110 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom4
Basement16×14 ft224 sqft
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Est. value$198,000
Est. rent$1,873/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$178
On marketApr 8, 2026
PostedApr 8, 2026
MLS statusNew
MLS updatedApr 8, 2026
Tour days9
Views190
Favorites5
How are the schools in Chicago?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60617
Price history
1 event
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 8, 2026Listed For Sale$200,000$178MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$200,000
Apr 8, 2026•$178/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2023$1,273$12,000
Apr 9, 2022$1,202$12,000
Apr 9, 2021—$12,000
Apr 9, 2020—$11,511
Apr 9, 2019—$12,791
Apr 9, 2018—$12,791
Apr 9, 2017—$13,933
Apr 9, 2016$419$13,933
Apr 9, 2015$403$13,933
Apr 9, 2014$399$13,354
Apr 9, 2013$401$13,354
Apr 9, 2012$375$13,354
Apr 9, 2011$429$13,982
Apr 9, 2010$388$13,982
Apr 9, 2009$1,166$13,982
Apr 9, 2008$403$15,520
Apr 9, 2007$468$15,520
Apr 9, 2006$496$15,520
Apr 9, 2005$590$12,104
Apr 9, 2004$619$12,104
Apr 9, 2003$699$12,104
Apr 9, 2002$791$9,189
Apr 9, 2001$846$9,189
Apr 9, 2000$927$9,189
Apr 9, 1999$1,136$7,938
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