$285,000
SOLD SEP 9, 2025

7940 W Summerdale Ave Chicago, IL 60656

O'Hare Neighborhood
4 Beds
1 Bath
864 Sq Ft
1941 Built

Recently Sold

$330 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room
  • Maine South High School Rated A
  • Living Room
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of September 2025

****Multiple offers received. Highest and best due by Sunday June 8th. 6pm.***** Excellent Investment Opportunity in Sought-After Unincorporated Norwood Park Presenting a charming Cape Cod-style residence situated on a generously sized lot in highly desirable unincorporated Norwood Park-not a city address. Please note: City employees are not eligible to reside at this property due to its unincorporated status. This home offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, with two located on the main level and two on the second floor, providing a flexible layout ideal for a variety of living arrangements. The interior boasts a warm, cozy atmosphere, while the exterior features a spacious backyard and a large deck, perfect for outdoor entertaining or future improvements. Located within a reputable suburban school district, this property combines the appeal of a quiet neighborhood with the convenience of proximity to city amenities. Whether you're looking to renovate, expand, or hold as a rental, this is a prime opportunity for investors seeking strong potential in a highly marketable area. Property is being sold as-is. Bring your vision and unlock the possibilities this home has to offer. **PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB THE SELLER. TOURS MUST BE SCHEDULED BY A LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT****

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Esmeralda Alvarez

Realty of America, LLC License #475176797 Listed on: 06/04/2025

Realty of America, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Jose Ayala

Luna Realty Group License #475182746

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,521

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Interior Spaces

  • 864 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Pennoyer Elementary School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x144

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,521

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • LivingArea: 864
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 864
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • List Price: 275000
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Pennoyer Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School: Pennoyer Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 79

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 40X144
  • Lot Size: Oversized Chicago Lot
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7521
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2012
Closed on
Jul 31, 2012
Sold by
Perzee Catherine and Anzono Catherine
Bought by
Rodriguez Ruben and Rodriguez Nadia
Seller's Agent
Nichole Dinino
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Gloria Ree
List Price
$169,000
Sold Price
$154,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-8.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.34%
Original Mortgage
$129,000
Interest Rate
3.28%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2005
Sold by
Jedras Paul and Augustyn Leszek P
Bought by
Anzono Catherine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2004
Sold by
Wadington Jean E and Sima Paul D
Bought by
Jedras Paul and Augustyn Leszek P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$222,750
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $154,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $350,000 Prairie Title
Warranty Deed $247,500 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $25,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $129,000 FHA
Previous Owner $150,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $222,750 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/09/2025 09/09/25 Sold $285,000 +3.6% $330 / Sq Ft
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2025 06/04/25 For Sale $275,000 +78.6% $318 / Sq Ft
08/03/2012 08/03/12 Sold $154,000 0.0% $182 / Sq Ft
05/21/2012 05/21/12 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2012 05/14/12 Price Changed $154,000 -8.9% $182 / Sq Ft
05/07/2012 05/07/12 For Sale $169,000 0.0% $200 / Sq Ft
05/01/2012 05/01/12 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2012 04/23/12 Price Changed $169,000 -6.1% $200 / Sq Ft
04/10/2012 04/10/12 For Sale $179,900 -- $213 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $7,521 $38,000 $5,760 $32,240
2023 $6,885 $38,000 $5,760 $32,240
2022 $6,885 $38,000 $5,760 $32,240
2021 $3,817 $20,223 $4,032 $16,191
2020 $3,771 $20,223 $4,032 $16,191
2019 $3,715 $22,495 $4,032 $18,463
2018 $4,164 $22,727 $3,312 $19,415
2017 $4,126 $22,727 $3,312 $19,415
2016 $4,075 $22,727 $3,312 $19,415
2015 $3,954 $20,860 $2,880 $17,980
2014 $3,728 $20,860 $2,880 $17,980
2013 $3,618 $20,860 $2,880 $17,980
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12384038

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-12-125-018-0000