For Sale15d on marketHistoric · 128 yrs
8839 S Colfax Ave
Chicago, IL, 60617 • South Chicago • Cook County
$395,000
$198/sqft
Down payment assistance available
6Beds
3Baths
2,000Sqft
0.05 acLot
1898Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1898 · 128 years of history
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1898 · Historic
This home is simply gorgeous! Beautiful open floor plan that exudes warmth, charm, and comfort. There are beautiful new wood floors that are are on the main level and stairs. The kitchen features large granite island for cooking and entertaining. The new lighting illuminates the spacious rooms and meticulous workmanship. There are 2 master size bedrooms on the second level with a laundry room for convenience, as well as, one in the beautiful finished basement. The yard is huge for outdoor activities. Basically, this is an all new home that you can enjoy for years to come! There are 2 buildable lots adjacent to the home that can also be purchased. Must see to appreciate!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights beautiful finished basement, meticulous workmanship, and beautiful open floor plan as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,470/month
Principal & Interest$1,944
Property Tax$395
Insurance$132
Down payment20% ($79,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.24% rate · 30yr fixed · $316,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1898
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Parking spaces
Lot2,000 sqft
Days on Zillow15 Days
Price/sqft$198
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1898
Stories2
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Community Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingYes
BasementFinished,Full
Lot2,000 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth Chicago
Annual tax$952
Parcel2606112016
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
5 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Yes
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second23×14 ft322 sqft
Bedroom2
Second15×12 ft180 sqft
Bedroom3
Main8×11 ft88 sqft
Bedroom4
Main8×11 ft88 sqft
Bedroom5
Main8×11 ft88 sqft
Bedroom6
Basement10×12 ft120 sqft
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market15
Est. value$393,000
Est. rent$2,588/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$198
On marketMar 24, 2026
PostedMar 24, 2026
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedMar 29, 2026
Tour days9
Views231
Favorites14
How are the schools in Chicago?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60617
Price history
23 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 24, 2026Listed For Sale$395,000$198MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 21, 2026Listing Removed$399,000$200MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 19, 2026Listed For Sale$399,000$200MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 11, 2026Listing Removed$399,000$200MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 6, 2026Listed For Sale$399,000$200MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 13, 2026Listing Removed$399,000$200MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 12, 2026Price Change$399,000$200MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 12, 2025Listed For Sale$420,000$210MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 17, 2024Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 26, 2023Price Change$64,900$32MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 12, 2023Price Change$69,500$35MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 18, 2023Listed For Sale$75,000$38MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 10, 2020Listing Removed$44,900$22Boutique Home Realty
Mar 12, 2020Price Change$44,900$22Boutique Home Realty
Oct 9, 2019Listed For Sale$49,900$25Boutique Home Realty
Apr 3, 2019Listing Removed$19,900$10@properties
Jan 9, 2018Pending Sale$19,900$10@properties
Dec 7, 2017Price Change$19,900$10@properties
Oct 12, 2017Price Change$25,000$13@properties
Aug 30, 2017Price Change$29,900$15@properties
Jul 27, 2017Price Change$39,900$20@properties
Jun 14, 2017Price Change$42,900$21@properties
May 16, 2017Listed For Sale$50,000$25@properties
Listed For Sale$395,000
Mar 24, 2026•$198/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$399,000
Mar 21, 2026•$200/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$399,000
Mar 19, 2026•$200/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$399,000
Mar 11, 2026•$200/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$399,000
Mar 6, 2026•$200/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$399,000
Feb 13, 2026•$200/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$399,000
Jan 12, 2026•$200/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$420,000
Dec 12, 2025•$210/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Mar 17, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$64,900
Oct 26, 2023•$32/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$69,500
Oct 12, 2023•$35/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$75,000
Sep 18, 2023•$38/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$44,900
Oct 10, 2020•$22/sqft•Boutique Home Realty
Price Change$44,900
Mar 12, 2020•$22/sqft•Boutique Home Realty
Listed For Sale$49,900
Oct 9, 2019•$25/sqft•Boutique Home Realty
Listing Removed$19,900
Apr 3, 2019•$10/sqft•@properties
Pending Sale$19,900
Jan 9, 2018•$10/sqft•@properties
Price Change$19,900
Dec 7, 2017•$10/sqft•@properties
Price Change$25,000
Oct 12, 2017•$13/sqft•@properties
Price Change$29,900
Aug 30, 2017•$15/sqft•@properties
Price Change$39,900
Jul 27, 2017•$20/sqft•@properties
Price Change$42,900
Jun 14, 2017•$21/sqft•@properties
Listed For Sale$50,000
May 16, 2017•$25/sqft•@properties
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2023$952$4,500
Apr 9, 2022$928$4,500
Apr 9, 2021$907$4,500
Apr 9, 2020$2,012$9,008
Apr 9, 2019$2,016$10,009
Apr 9, 2018$1,982$10,009
Apr 9, 2017$2,014$9,337
Apr 9, 2016$1,875$9,337
Apr 9, 2015$1,715$9,337
Apr 9, 2014$1,511$8,121
Apr 9, 2013$1,480$8,121
Apr 9, 2012$1,460$8,121
Apr 9, 2011$1,616$9,953
Apr 9, 2010$1,623$9,953
Apr 9, 2009$1,555$9,953
Apr 9, 2008$1,771$12,323
Apr 9, 2007$1,752$12,323
Apr 9, 2006$1,771$12,323
Apr 9, 2005$1,325$8,095
Apr 9, 2004$1,312$8,095
Apr 9, 2003$1,284$8,095
Apr 9, 2002$1,133$6,297
Apr 9, 2001$1,092$6,297
Apr 9, 2000$877$6,297
Apr 9, 1999—$4,557
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