NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7543 S Colfax Ave Chicago, IL 60649

South Shore Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $53,000 - $153,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
713 Sq Ft
$119/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 9, 2026

Last sale price $51,000 $72 Per Sq Ft

Est. 67% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $460 / mo

214 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Den
  • 4-minute walk to Windsor Park Station
  • Dining Room
  • Living Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Family Room

About This Home

As of March 2026

REDUCED PRICE! Opportunity By Design: With this property there is a chance to plan every detail. A complete rehab means no compromises -choose your layout, finishes, and character from the Ground Up! The den and attic space give added value: a home office, storage, guest room--whatever your buyer needs. Close the Rainbow Beach and New Metra Station just a few minutes away. Large living room. New Furnace installed in January 2025. Bring your skills and imagination!! Bring All Reasonable Offers - Estate Sale, being sold AS-IS in Chicago's Greater South Shore area.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carolyn Whiteurst

Whiteurst Properties LLC License #471006558 Listed on: 06/08/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1911

Lot Details

  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 713 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1911

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

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: 1911
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • LivingArea: 713
  • Room Type: Den
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: None
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 4175
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6.67
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 8, 2025
Closed on
Mar 9, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Carolyn Whiteurst
Whiteurst Properties LLC
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$100,000
Sold Price
$51,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-49%
Views
845
Current Estimated Value
$84,942

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$33,942
Avg. Annual Appreciation
518.38%
Original Mortgage
$45,000
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$51,000 Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $45,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/09/2026 03/09/26 Sold $51,000 -15.0% $72 / Sq Ft
01/08/2026 01/08/26 Pending -- -- --
10/22/2025 10/22/25 Price Changed $60,000 -25.0% $84 / Sq Ft
08/29/2025 08/29/25 Price Changed $80,000 -16.7% $112 / Sq Ft
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Price Changed $95,999 -4.0% $135 / Sq Ft
06/08/2025 06/08/25 For Sale $100,000 -- $140 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $7 $9,100 $4,747 $4,353
2024 $7 $9,100 $4,747 $4,353
2023 -- $6,000 $5,219 $781
2022 $0 $6,000 $5,219 $781
2021 $1 $5,999 $5,218 $781
2020 $1,145 $10,723 $3,757 $6,966
2019 $1,154 $11,915 $3,757 $8,158
2018 $1,675 $11,915 $3,757 $8,158
2017 $1,061 $8,302 $3,340 $4,962
2016 $1,163 $8,302 $3,340 $4,962
2015 $1,041 $8,302 $3,340 $4,962
2014 $984 $7,874 $2,922 $4,952
2013 $954 $7,874 $2,922 $4,952
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carolyn Whiteurst

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Carolyn Whiteurst

    Whiteurst Properties LLC

    (312) 841-1621

    1 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Carolyn Whiteurst
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    Buyer's Agent in 2026

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12387670

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 21-30-304-027-0000

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60649 South Shore

7543 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL

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