For Sale5d on marketHistoric · 111 yrs
8423 S Colfax Ave
Chicago, IL, 60617 • South Chicago • Cook County
$263,500
$228/sqft
Down payment assistance available
4Beds
3Baths
1,156Sqft
0.09 acLot
1915Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1915 · 111 years of history
3-Car Garage
Off Site · Garage
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1915 · Historic
Step into this beautifully updated, oversized bungalow in the heart of the South Chicago Community! Boasting four spacious bedrooms and three full bathrooms, this home offers a thoughtful layout designed for comfort and convenience. The first floor features a welcoming living and dining room, an eat-in kitchen, two full baths, and a serene master suite, complete with a mudroom for added functionality. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms, a cozy loft space, and an additional full bath. Hardwood floors add warmth and charm to the main level, while plush carpeting makes the upper-level feel like a retreat. The kitchen shines with stainless steel appliances and stylish light fixtures. A massive unfinished basement awaits your vision, offering endless possibilities. Modern upgrades include a new hot water tank, forced-air furnace, and central air (all new in 2024). Move-in ready and perfectly located near shopping, highways, and the Metra-this home is ready to welcome you. Don't let this gem slip away!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights cozy loft space, stylish light fixtures, and generously sized bedrooms as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,648/month
Principal & Interest$1,297
Property Tax$264
Insurance$88
Down payment20% ($52,700)
3%50%
Est. 6.24% rate · 30yr fixed · $210,800 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1915
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking3 Garage spaces
Lot4,062 sqft
Days on Zillow5 Days
Price/sqft$228
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1915
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOff Site, Garage
Garage3 spaces
BasementPartially Finished,Full
Lot4,062 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth Chicago
Annual tax$1,587
Parcel2131312008
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
5 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Off Site
Garage
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second14×17 ft238 sqft
Bedroom2
Main8×15 ft120 sqft
Bedroom3
Main12×13 ft156 sqft
Bedroom4
Second14×16 ft224 sqft
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market5
Est. value$265,000
Est. rent$2,591/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$228
On marketApr 4, 2026
PostedApr 4, 2026
Last sold$44,950
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedApr 8, 2026
Tour days9
Views323
Favorites26
How are the schools in Chicago?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60617
Price history
24 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 4, 2026Listed For Sale$263,500$228MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 9, 2026Listed For Rent$2,750$2Zillow Rentals
Sep 8, 2025Listing Removed$279,000$241MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 8, 2025Listing Removed$2,500$2Zillow Rentals
Aug 5, 2025Listed For Sale$279,000$241MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 24, 2025Contingent$279,000$241MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 15, 2025Price Change$279,000$241MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 12, 2025Price Change$289,000$250MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 29, 2025Price Change$298,500$258MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 15, 2025Price Change$299,000$259MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 10, 2025Listed For Rent$2,500$2Zillow Rentals
Mar 21, 2025Listed For Sale$330,000$285MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 7, 2024Listing Removed$327,500$283MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 1, 2024Listed For Sale$327,500$283MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 16, 2018Sold$44,950$39MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 16, 2018Pending Sale$44,900$39Realty Services Consortium
Oct 5, 2018Price Change$44,900$39Realty Services Consortium
Sep 5, 2018Listed For Sale$49,900$43Realty Services Consortium
Feb 10, 2018Listing Removed$59,254$51Auction.com
Oct 31, 2017Price Change$45,000$39Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Hyde Park
Aug 8, 2017Price Change$50,000$43Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Hyde Park
Jul 6, 2017Price Change$60,000$52Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Hyde Park
May 19, 2017Listed For Sale$108,000$93Coldwell Banker Residential
May 3, 2001Sold$80,000$69Public Record
Listed For Sale$263,500
Apr 4, 2026•$228/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Rent$2,750
Jan 9, 2026•$2/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed$279,000
Sep 8, 2025•$241/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$2,500
Aug 8, 2025•$2/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Sale$279,000
Aug 5, 2025•$241/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$279,000
Jul 24, 2025•$241/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$279,000
Jul 15, 2025•$241/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$289,000
Jun 12, 2025•$250/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$298,500
May 29, 2025•$258/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$299,000
May 15, 2025•$259/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Rent$2,500
May 10, 2025•$2/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Sale$330,000
Mar 21, 2025•$285/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$327,500
Dec 7, 2024•$283/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$327,500
Dec 1, 2024•$283/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$44,950
Nov 16, 2018•$39/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$44,900
Oct 16, 2018•$39/sqft•Realty Services Consortium
Price Change$44,900
Oct 5, 2018•$39/sqft•Realty Services Consortium
Listed For Sale$49,900
Sep 5, 2018•$43/sqft•Realty Services Consortium
Listing Removed$59,254
Feb 10, 2018•$51/sqft•Auction.com
Price Change$45,000
Oct 31, 2017•$39/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Hyde Park
Price Change$50,000
Aug 8, 2017•$43/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Hyde Park
Price Change$60,000
Jul 6, 2017•$52/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Hyde Park
Listed For Sale$108,000
May 19, 2017•$93/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential
Sold$80,000
May 3, 2001•$69/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2023$1,266$6,000
Apr 9, 2022$1,234$6,000
Apr 9, 2021$1,207$6,000
Apr 9, 2020$2,205$9,897
Apr 9, 2019$2,209$10,997
Apr 9, 2018$2,172$10,997
Apr 9, 2017$331$11,141
Apr 9, 2016$1,374$11,141
Apr 9, 2015$724$11,141
Apr 9, 2014$718$8,274
Apr 9, 2013$1,027$8,274
Apr 9, 2012$1,037$8,274
Apr 9, 2011$1,393$11,344
Apr 9, 2010$1,177$11,344
Apr 9, 2009$1,769$11,344
Apr 9, 2008$1,908$13,302
Apr 9, 2007$1,889$13,302
Apr 9, 2006$1,910$13,302
Apr 9, 2005$1,453$8,892
Apr 9, 2004$1,438$8,892
Apr 9, 2003$1,407$8,892
Apr 9, 2002$1,338$7,448
Apr 9, 2001$939$7,448
Apr 9, 2000$795$7,448
Apr 9, 1999$795$6,138
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