For Sale
8948 S Vincennes Ave
Chicago, IL, 60620 • Brainerd • Cook County
$289,900
$149/sqft
Down payment assistance available
4Beds
2Baths
1,950Sqft
0.09 acLot
1961Built
Property DNA
2.5-Car Garage
Yes · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Just Listed
Listed Apr 9, 2026
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$149/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1961
Welcome to the popular Washington Heights neighborhood! This beautifully remodeled 4-bedroom sun filled home features gleaming hardwood floors throughout the main living areas and luxury vinyl flooring in the kitchen and basement. The eat-in kitchen offers custom shaker cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. Both full bathrooms are thoughtfully updated with soaking tubs, creating a spa-like feel. The fully finished basement provides exceptional additional living space, including a large bedroom, family room, separate office, laundry room, and ample storage space. Recent updates include new AC, new windows, new plumbing fixtures, new LED lighting, new electrical panel, and a newer roof. Step outside to enjoy a newer, expansive deck, perfect for entertaining, along with a new privacy fence and a 2.5-car garage. Conveniently located just minutes to the Metra station, shopping and local restaurants. Low taxes with no exemptions. Schedule your showing today!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights new privacy fence, ample storage space, and eat-in kitchen as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,808/month
Principal & Interest$1,421
Property Tax$290
Insurance$97
Down payment20% ($57,980)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $231,920 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1961
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot3,750 sqft
Days on Zillow0
Price/sqft$149
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1961
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan, Public / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingYes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2.5 spaces
BasementFinished,Full
Lot3,750 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodBrainerd
Annual tax$2,417
Parcel2505221026
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Yes
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main12×10 ft120 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Bathroom (Full)
Bedroom2
Main10×10 ft100 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Main13×11 ft143 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom4
Basement14×12 ft168 sqft
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$149
On marketApr 9, 2026
PostedApr 9, 2026
Last sold$103,000
MLS statusNew
MLS updatedApr 9, 2026
Tour days9
Views71
Favorites4
How are the schools in Chicago?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60620
Price history
7 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 9, 2026Listed For Sale$289,900$149MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 9, 2026Listing Removed$289,900$149MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 24, 2026Contingent$289,900$149MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 19, 2026Listed For Sale$289,900$149MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 19, 2026Listing Removed$299,900$154MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 12, 2026Listed For Sale$299,900$154MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 2, 2025Sold$103,000$53Public Record
Listed For Sale$289,900
Apr 9, 2026•$149/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$289,900
Apr 9, 2026•$149/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$289,900
Mar 24, 2026•$149/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$289,900
Mar 19, 2026•$149/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$299,900
Mar 19, 2026•$154/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$299,900
Feb 12, 2026•$154/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$103,000
Dec 2, 2025•$53/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2023$2,538$11,999
Apr 9, 2022$2,475$11,999
Apr 9, 2021$2,420$11,999
Apr 9, 2020$2,552$11,426
Apr 9, 2019$2,529$12,557
Apr 9, 2018$2,487$12,557
Apr 9, 2017$2,542$11,784
Apr 9, 2016$2,366$11,784
Apr 9, 2015$2,165$11,784
Apr 9, 2014$2,162$11,624
Apr 9, 2013$2,119$11,624
Apr 9, 2012$2,090$11,624
Apr 9, 2011$2,112$13,004
Apr 9, 2010$378$13,004
Apr 9, 2009$355$13,004
Apr 9, 2008$1,081$15,580
Apr 9, 2007$884$15,580
Apr 9, 2006$865$15,580
Apr 9, 2005$928$9,477
Apr 9, 2004$899$9,477
Apr 9, 2003$686$9,477
Apr 9, 2002$776$7,937
Apr 9, 2001$1,026$7,937
Apr 9, 2000$1,428$7,937
Apr 9, 1999$1,037$7,420
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Chicago, IL • Cook County
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Nearby zip codes
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