$215,000

Estimated payment $1,250/month

Total Views 5,499
2 Beds
2 Baths
966 Sq Ft
$223 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room
  • Bungalow
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Central Air

About This Home

Welcome to 8627 S Essex Ave - a beautifully updated home blending modern finishes with classic charm! This move-in ready property features fresh updates throughout, including hardwood flooring that flows on the main level, a stylish kitchen with SS farm sink, and stainless steel appliances. . Spacious living and dining areas offer the perfect setting for entertaining or relaxing. Enjoy generous-sized bedrooms with plenty of closet space and natural light. An unfinished attic where you can bring your ideas and a full finished basement where you have 2 more bedrooms and a full bathroom. Conveniently located near parks, schools, shopping, and public transportation, this home is a perfect choice for anyone seeking comfort, style, and convenience in Chicago. Don't miss your chance to make it yours - schedule your showing today! Seller is in the process of getting roof replaced.

Listing Agent

Steve Budzik

ICandy Realty LLC License #471018356 Listed on: 07/03/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $949

Year Built

  • Built in 1924 | Remodeled in 2019

Parking

  • Off Alley Parking

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 966 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$949

Year Built

Built in 1924 | Remodeled in 2019

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2019
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2019

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 966
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 215000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Alley

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 3875
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 949
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

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Range of Values:

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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 $949 $10,000 $2,906 $7,094
2023 $926 $4,500 $3,875 $625
2022 $926 $4,500 $3,875 $625
2021 $905 $4,500 $3,875 $625
2020 $1,926 $8,647 $3,875 $4,772
2019 $1,930 $9,608 $3,875 $5,733
2018 $1,898 $9,608 $3,875 $5,733
2017 $2,453 $11,397 $3,487 $7,910
2016 $2,283 $11,397 $3,487 $7,910
2015 $2,088 $11,397 $3,487 $7,910
2014 $1,810 $9,758 $2,712 $7,046
2013 $1,775 $9,758 $2,712 $7,046
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/03/2025 07/03/25 For Sale $215,000 +1265.1% $223 / Sq Ft
09/05/2018 09/05/18 Sold $15,750 +59.1% $16 / Sq Ft
01/10/2018 01/10/18 Pending -- -- --
01/04/2018 01/04/18 Price Changed $9,900 -46.5% $10 / Sq Ft
01/02/2018 01/02/18 For Sale $18,500 0.0% $19 / Sq Ft
10/20/2017 10/20/17 Pending -- -- --
10/12/2017 10/12/17 For Sale $18,500 0.0% $19 / Sq Ft
09/12/2017 09/12/17 Pending -- -- --
09/06/2017 09/06/17 For Sale $18,500 0.0% $19 / Sq Ft
05/26/2017 05/26/17 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2017 05/18/17 Price Changed $18,500 -15.9% $19 / Sq Ft
05/17/2017 05/17/17 For Sale $22,000 0.0% $23 / Sq Ft
05/08/2017 05/08/17 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2017 05/02/17 Price Changed $22,000 -42.1% $23 / Sq Ft
04/04/2017 04/04/17 Price Changed $38,000 -10.6% $39 / Sq Ft
01/23/2017 01/23/17 For Sale $42,500 -- $44 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Barrister Title
Special Warranty Deed $18,500 None Available
Sheriffs Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $114,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $262,500 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $83,700 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $55,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12410914

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 21-31-326-008-0000