8949 S Elizabeth St Chicago, IL 60620
Brainerd NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,492/month
Highlights
- Deck
- Living Room
- Bungalow
- Soaking Tub
- Laundry Room
- 5-minute walk to Brainerd Park
About This Home
Welcome to this stunning 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom brick bungalow nestled on a quiet, tree-lined block in Washington Heights. Fully renovated in 2020, this home perfectly blends modern upgrades with timeless charm, highlighted by the preserved original hardwood floors in the living room. The open-concept kitchen and dining area feature marble countertops, stainless steel Frigidaire appliances, soft-close cabinetry, and sleek laminate flooring. Skylights throughout the first-floor common areas flood the home with natural light. Each bedroom offers brand-new plush carpeting and comfortably fits queen-sized furnishings. The fully finished basement, completed less than 6 months ago, is designed for entertaining and includes a second full bathroom with a luxurious whirlpool tub. Step outside to enjoy the beautiful backyard oasis with a spacious deck and a 2-car garage. Conveniently located across from a primary elementary school and near top-rated charter and magnet schools, this home is also close to CTA bus routes, shopping, and daily lifestyle necessities. Don't miss the opportunity to tour this beautifully updated home-your clients will love it!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,580
Year Built
- Built in 1925 | Remodeled in 2020
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 1,120 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Soaking Tub
Schools
- Fort Dearborn Elementary School
- Vanderpoel Elementary School Mag Middle School
- Julian High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Partial Air Conditioning Available
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Additional Features
- Deck
- Lot Dimensions are 30x125x30x125
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,580 | $13,201 | $3,563 | $9,638 |
| 2023 | $2,517 | $12,201 | $2,813 | $9,388 |
| 2022 | $2,517 | $12,201 | $2,813 | $9,388 |
| 2021 | $2,460 | $12,199 | $2,812 | $9,387 |
| 2020 | $2,957 | $13,241 | $2,812 | $10,429 |
| 2019 | $2,931 | $14,551 | $2,812 | $11,739 |
| 2018 | $2,882 | $14,551 | $2,812 | $11,739 |
| 2017 | $1,805 | $8,365 | $2,437 | $5,928 |
| 2016 | $1,679 | $8,365 | $2,437 | $5,928 |
| 2015 | $1,537 | $8,365 | $2,437 | $5,928 |
| 2014 | $1,535 | $8,253 | $2,250 | $6,003 |
| 2013 | $1,505 | $8,253 | $2,250 | $6,003 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2025 10/02/25 | For Sale | $240,000 | 0.0% | $214 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/16/2023 03/16/23 | Rented | $2,300 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 03/13/2023 03/13/23 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/13/2023 03/13/23 | Price Changed | $2,300 | 0.0% | $2 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/13/2023 03/13/23 | For Rent | $2,300 | +1.1% | -- | |
| 03/10/2023 03/10/23 | Off Market | $2,275 | -- | -- | |
| 03/06/2023 03/06/23 | For Rent | $2,275 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 10/29/2020 10/29/20 | Sold | $159,000 | 0.0% | $142 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 09/09/2020 09/09/20 | Off Market | $159,000 | -- | -- | |
| 08/08/2020 08/08/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/27/2020 07/27/20 | Price Changed | $159,999 | -5.3% | $143 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/26/2020 06/26/20 | For Sale | $169,000 | +189.9% | $151 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/28/2019 02/28/19 | Sold | $58,300 | +29.6% | $52 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 01/27/2019 01/27/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/25/2019 01/25/19 | For Sale | $45,000 | -- | $40 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $159,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $58,500 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Netco |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $156,120 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $112,430 | Construction |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12486464
APN: 25-05-123-015-0000
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