Sold145d on marketHistoric · 99 yrs
8448 S Essex Ave
Chicago, IL, 60617 • South Chicago • Cook County
$149,500
$121/sqft
5Beds
2Baths
1,232Sqft
0.09 acLot
1927Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1927 · 99 years of history
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
145 days on market
Established listing
$121/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1927 · Historic
Discover the possibilities with this spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bath frame single-family home located in the heart of South Chicago, one of the city's rapidly developing communities on the vibrant Southeast Side. Once housing multiple families, this property is perfectly set up for multi-generational living - offering enough room for everyone while keeping loved ones under one roof. With a little TLC and a clear vision, you can transform this home into your forever family space. The rear yard offers exceptional potential - enough room to create a rear parking pad or even add a garage for convenience and added value. Key Highlights: 5 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Spacious layout ideal for multi-generational living Rear yard with parking/garage potential. Property sold AS-IS, broom-swept clean prior to closing ARV in the area exceeds $300,000 - a smart investment opportunity. This is your chance to bring your ideas to life in a growing neighborhood where revitalization is already underway. Whether you're looking to plant roots or create an income-producing property, 8448 S Essex is ready for your vision. ***Schedule your showing today and start imagining the possibilities***
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights add a garage, multi-generational living, and rear yard as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$985/month
Principal & Interest$786
Property Tax$150
Insurance$50
Down payment20% ($29,900)
3%50%
Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $119,600 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1927
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking0 spaces
Lot3,750 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1927
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingNone
ConstructionFrame
Water / SewerLake Michigan, Public / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
BasementUnfinished,Full
Lot3,750 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth Chicago
Annual tax$1,062
Parcel2131309036
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
5 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Construction
Frame
Community
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main10×10 ft100 sqft
Bedroom2
Main10×10 ft100 sqft
Bedroom3
Main10×8 ft80 sqft
Bedroom4
Second10×8 ft80 sqft
Bedroom5
Second8×10 ft80 sqft
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market145
Est. value$152,400
Est. rent$2,362/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$121
On marketAug 10, 2025
PostedAug 10, 2025
Last sold$149,500
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedNov 16, 2025
Tour days6
Views14
How are the schools in Chicago?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60617
Price history
6 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 14, 2025Sold$149,500$121MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 22, 2025Contingent$157,900$128MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 15, 2025Price Change$157,900$128MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 14, 2025Listed For Sale$164,900$134Exit Realty
Aug 28, 2025Contingent$164,900$134MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 10, 2025Listed For Sale$164,900$134MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$149,500
Nov 14, 2025•$121/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$157,900
Oct 22, 2025•$128/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$157,900
Sep 15, 2025•$128/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$164,900
Sep 14, 2025•$134/sqft•Exit Realty
Contingent$164,900
Aug 28, 2025•$134/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$164,900
Aug 10, 2025•$134/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2023$1,062$11,000
Apr 9, 2022$996$11,000
Apr 9, 2021—$11,000
Apr 9, 2020—$10,056
Apr 9, 2019—$11,174
Apr 9, 2018—$11,174
Apr 9, 2017—$10,648
Apr 9, 2016$105$10,648
Apr 9, 2015$101$10,648
Apr 9, 2014$100$9,239
Apr 9, 2013$101$9,239
Apr 9, 2012$94$9,239
Apr 9, 2011$190$11,283
Apr 9, 2010$171$11,283
Apr 9, 2009$161$11,283
Apr 9, 2008$191$13,123
Apr 9, 2007$248$13,123
Apr 9, 2006$264$13,123
Apr 9, 2005$327$8,653
Apr 9, 2004$344$8,653
Apr 9, 2003$416$8,653
Apr 9, 2002$471$7,992
Apr 9, 2001$504$7,992
Apr 9, 2000$553$7,992
Apr 9, 1999$574$6,270
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Local context around this listing
Chicago, IL • Cook County
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Nearby zip codes
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