8226 S Colfax Ave Chicago, IL 60617
South Chicago NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,316/month
Highlights
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Laundry Room
- Dining Room
- Living Room
- 1-Story Property
- 5-minute walk to Eckersall (Walter Herbert) Park
About This Home
Great opportunity in the heart of South Shore! This 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath single-family home sits on an oversized 60' x 125' lot, including the adjacent vacant parcel, offering extra space and future potential. The home features a new roof and new furnace, along with a full unfinished dry basement, providing a solid foundation for updates and expansion. Currently occupied by a long-term tenant, the property offers immediate income with the opportunity to add value through cosmetic improvements and updates.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,053
Year Built
- Built in 1953
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 60x125
- Additional Parcels
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Available
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 1,080 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Potential Bedrooms
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,293 | $12,101 | $2,813 | $9,288 |
| 2024 | $2,293 | $12,101 | $2,813 | $9,288 |
| 2023 | $2,235 | $10,867 | $3,750 | $7,117 |
| 2022 | $2,235 | $10,867 | $3,750 | $7,117 |
| 2021 | $2,185 | $10,867 | $3,750 | $7,117 |
| 2020 | $2,016 | $9,051 | $3,750 | $5,301 |
| 2019 | $2,021 | $10,057 | $3,750 | $6,307 |
| 2018 | $1,987 | $10,057 | $3,750 | $6,307 |
| 2017 | $2,510 | $11,662 | $3,375 | $8,287 |
| 2016 | $2,336 | $11,662 | $3,375 | $8,287 |
| 2015 | $2,137 | $11,662 | $3,375 | $8,287 |
| 2014 | $1,851 | $9,974 | $2,625 | $7,349 |
| 2013 | $1,814 | $9,974 | $2,625 | $7,349 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2026 05/02/26 | For Sale | $199,000 | -- | $184 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | -- | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | Cti | |
| Warranty Deed | $90,000 | First American Title Ins Co |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $81,000 | Fannie Mae Freddie Mac |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12633636
APN: 21-31-126-023-0000
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