For Sale20d on marketHistoric · 133 yrs
8538 S Buffalo Ave
Chicago, IL, 60617 • The Bush • Cook County
$179,900
$209/sqft
Down payment assistance available
2Beds
1Baths
861Sqft
0.07 acLot
1893Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1893 · 133 years of history
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1893 · Historic
Explore the possibilities of owning your own turn key move in ready single family home. House screams pride of ownership! New front porch, windows, stove. Modern kitchen and bath, freshly painted from top to bottom. 2 spacious bedrooms with closets. Full partially finished basement with washer/dryer, enclosed back porch and large fenced back yard. All appliances stay. Bring your vision and make this your next home.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights enclosed back porch, modern kitchen, and new front porch as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,185/month
Principal & Interest$945
Property Tax$180
Insurance$60
Down payment20% ($35,980)
3%50%
Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $143,920 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1893
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking0 spaces
Lot3,125 sqft
Days on Zillow20 Days
Price/sqft$209
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1893
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
BasementPartially Finished,Full
Lot3,125 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodThe Bush
Annual tax$1,016
Parcel2132209039
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
4 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main7×11 ft77 sqft
Flooring (Laminate)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Bedroom2
Main7×11 ft77 sqft
Flooring (Laminate)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Bedroom3
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market20
Est. value$175,200
Est. rent$1,516/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$209
On marketMar 19, 2026
PostedMar 19, 2026
Last sold$6,500
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedApr 7, 2026
Tour days9
Views273
Favorites14
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2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60617
Price history
11 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 19, 2026Listed For Sale$179,900$209MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 17, 2024Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 2, 2024Listed For Sale$139,900$162MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 17, 2021Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 9, 2021Price Change$109,900$128MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 26, 2021Listed For Sale$129,900$151MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 19, 2012Sold$6,500$8Public Record
Apr 19, 2010Sold$7,000$8MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 2, 2010Sold$7,000$8Public Record
Apr 26, 2002Sold$35,000$41Public Record
Oct 5, 1994Sold$23,500$27Public Record
Listed For Sale$179,900
Mar 19, 2026•$209/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Apr 17, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$139,900
Apr 2, 2024•$162/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Dec 17, 2021•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$109,900
Dec 9, 2021•$128/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$129,900
Nov 26, 2021•$151/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$6,500
Jan 19, 2012•$8/sqft•Public Record
Sold$7,000
Apr 19, 2010•$8/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$7,000
Feb 2, 2010•$8/sqft•Public Record
Sold$35,000
Apr 26, 2002•$41/sqft•Public Record
Sold$23,500
Oct 5, 1994•$27/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2023$1,016$4,817
Apr 9, 2022$991$4,817
Apr 9, 2021$969$4,817
Apr 9, 2020$1,355$6,083
Apr 9, 2019$1,373$6,835
Apr 9, 2018$1,350$6,835
Apr 9, 2017$1,153$5,358
Apr 9, 2016$1,073$5,358
Apr 9, 2015$982$5,358
Apr 9, 2014$893$4,813
Apr 9, 2013$875$4,813
Apr 9, 2012$864$4,813
Apr 9, 2011$898$5,539
Apr 9, 2010$901$5,539
Apr 9, 2009$864$5,539
Apr 9, 2008$821$5,720
Apr 9, 2007$812$5,720
Apr 9, 2006$821$5,720
Apr 9, 2005$572$3,500
Apr 9, 2004$566$3,500
Apr 9, 2003$554$3,500
Apr 9, 2002$570$3,174
Apr 9, 2001$550$3,174
Apr 9, 2000$476$3,174
Apr 9, 1999$479$2,477
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Chicago, IL • Cook County
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