8627 S Essex Ave Chicago, IL 60617
South Chicago Neighborhood
2
Beds
1
Bath
966
Sq Ft
1919
Built
About This Home
As of September 2018Lovely bungalow, has a garage, two bedrooms, finished basement and more. It is located on a beautiful block. This is a reverse mortgage foreclosure. Property is being sold as is . Property is being sold subject to 24 cfr 206.125 seller does not provide survey or termite inspection
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Applebrook Realty, Inc. License #471004755 Listed on: 01/23/2017
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $949
Year Built
- 1919
Parking
- Detached Garage
- Parking Included in Price
- Garage Is Owned
Home Design
- Frame Construction
Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Utilities
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 14, 2019
Sold by
Harris Richard and Harris Richard L
Bought by
Harris Richard L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,000
Outstanding Balance
$100,528
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Estimated Equity
$111,299
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 25, 2018
Sold by
U S Bank Na
Bought by
Harris Richard
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 3, 2017
Sold by
Woodard Marciel
Bought by
U S Bank Na
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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
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/29/2025 08/29/25 | Price Changed | $210,000 | -2.3% | $217 / Sq Ft |
| 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)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Steve Budzik
Seller's Agent in 2025
Steve Budzik
ICandy Realty LLC
(630) 935-0700
3 in this area
254 Total Sales
-
Gary Weglarz
G
Seller's Agent in 2018
Gary Weglarz
Applebrook Realty, Inc.
(773) 779-8500
9 in this area
413 Total Sales
-
Artis Simpson
A
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Artis Simpson
Artis L. Simpson
1 in this area
37 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: MRD09483642
APN: 21-31-326-008-0000
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