Sold874d on marketHistoric · 106 yrs
7948 S Saginaw Ave
Chicago, IL, 60617 • South Chicago • Cook County
$62,000
$66/sqft
4Beds
2Baths
943Sqft
0.09 acLot
1920Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1920 · 106 years of history
2-Car Garage
On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
This home is in high demand
Listed 874 days ago · 9 views · Top 3% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
9 views
People checking out this listing
874 days on market
Established listing
$66/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 3% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1920 · Historic
Attention Investors: a classic all-brick Chicago Bungalow on a quiet residential block in the South Shore beckons restoration enthusiasts. This authentic fixer-upper harbors original hardwood floors on the main level, eager for polishing to bring the 1920s charm back to life. The home has undergone a thorough cleaning and has been secured. A BRAND NEW ELECTRICAL BOX with conduit has been installed. The interior features a well-thought-out floor plan with a formal living room and formal dining room. The home's solid structure spans two stories, featuring four bedrooms, two bathrooms, an expansive unfinished basement, and a detached 2-car garage. Here lies a golden opportunity to resurrect a bygone elegance in a coveted Chicago neighborhood! Please note - property sold AS-IS/WHERE-IS. A preferred lender offers a reduced interest rate for this listing.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights quiet residential block, classic all-brick chicago bungalow, and formal dining room as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$404/month
Principal & Interest$322
Property Tax$62
Insurance$21
Down payment20% ($12,400)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $49,600 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1920
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingNone
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot3,720 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1920
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingNone
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Full
Lot3,720 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth Chicago
Annual tax$1,407
Parcel2131104037
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
5 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main15×8 ft120 sqft
Bedroom2
Main10×11 ft110 sqft
Bedroom3
Second10×9 ft90 sqft
Bedroom4
Second15×14 ft210 sqft
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market874
Est. value$170,700
Est. rent$2,040/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$66
On marketOct 27, 2023
PostedOct 27, 2023
Last sold$62,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedNov 22, 2023
Tour days6
Views9
How are the schools in Chicago?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60617
Price history
17 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 22, 2023Sold$62,000$66MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 9, 2023Contingent$65,000$69MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 27, 2023Listed For Sale$65,000$69MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 11, 2023Contingent$61,000$65MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 7, 2023Listed For Sale$61,000$65MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 19, 2023Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 5, 2023Listed For Sale$64,900$69MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 30, 2023Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 8, 2023Listed For Sale$64,900$69MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 17, 2023Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 29, 2023Price Change$69,900$74MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 10, 2023Price Change$74,900$79MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 28, 2023Price Change$79,900$85MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 20, 2023Price Change$84,900$90MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 16, 2023Listed For Sale$89,900$95MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 23, 2022Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 16, 2022Listed For Sale$110,000$117MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$62,000
Nov 22, 2023•$66/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$65,000
Nov 9, 2023•$69/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$65,000
Oct 27, 2023•$69/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$61,000
Sep 11, 2023•$65/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$61,000
Sep 7, 2023•$65/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Jul 19, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$64,900
Jul 5, 2023•$69/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Jun 30, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$64,900
May 8, 2023•$69/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Apr 17, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$69,900
Mar 29, 2023•$74/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$74,900
Mar 10, 2023•$79/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$79,900
Feb 28, 2023•$85/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$84,900
Feb 20, 2023•$90/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$89,900
Feb 16, 2023•$95/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Feb 23, 2022•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$110,000
Feb 16, 2022•$117/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 15, 2023$1,477$7,000
Apr 15, 2022$1,440$7,000
Apr 15, 2021$1,408$7,000
Apr 15, 2020$2,215$9,944
Apr 15, 2019$2,220$11,049
Apr 15, 2018$2,183$11,049
Apr 15, 2017$2,385$11,080
Apr 15, 2016—$11,080
Apr 15, 2015—$11,080
Apr 15, 2014$1,761$9,490
Apr 15, 2013$1,726$9,490
Apr 15, 2012$935$9,490
Apr 15, 2011$31$12,773
Apr 15, 2010$28$12,773
Apr 15, 2009$26$12,773
Apr 15, 2008$51$12,536
Apr 15, 2007$103$12,536
Apr 15, 2006$110$12,536
Apr 15, 2005$154$9,130
Apr 15, 2004$161$9,130
Apr 15, 2003$230$9,130
Apr 15, 2002$260$7,384
Apr 15, 2001$278$7,384
Apr 15, 2000$305$7,384
Apr 15, 1999$305$4,994
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Chicago, IL • Cook County
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Nearby zip codes
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