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Property Description
Great opportunity in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood! This oversized brick bungalow offers plenty of space and endless potential for the right buyer. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this home includes hardwood floors throughout the main level, spacious living areas, separate dining room, and 3 main floor bedrooms with ample closet space. Finished attic provides additional living space with a large open area and bonus room perfect for additional bedrooms, office space, or recreation area. The full basement offers additional living and storage space with endless possibilities for future finishing or customization. Major mechanical updates include newer HVAC, updated electrical with newer breaker box, and some copper plumbing already completed. Convenient location near schools, parks, shopping, restaurants, and only minutes from the Stewart Ridge Metra Station. Property is being sold As-Is. Excellent rehab or investment opportunity with strong upside potential!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 11949 S Lafayette Ave
General
- Price: $140,000
- Taxes: $635 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12660684
- Updated: 6/1/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Interior Features: Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Off-Alley, Yes, Owned
Location
- Area: CHI - West Pullman
- County: Cook
- Township: Lake
- Driving Directions: Lafayette Ave runs one way northbound, one block west of state street.
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,500
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1925
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 30 x 125
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1925
- Tax Amount: $635
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 25282070190000
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Schools
Schools serving 11949 S Lafayette Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Curtis Elementary School 32 East 115th Street, Chicago, IL 60628 | PK-8 | 0.6 mi |
Fenger Academy High School 11220 South Wallace Street, Chicago, IL 60628 | 9-12 | 1.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 11949 S Lafayette Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/29/2026
Listed
$140,000
600%
MLS
7/13/2020
Sold
$20,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 11949 S Lafayette Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$635
—
$15,000
400%
2023
$635
3%
$3,000
—
2022
$619
2%
$3,000
—
2021
$605
-67%
$3,000
-63%
2020
$1,818
1%
$8,141
-9%
2019
$1,802
2%
$8,947
—
2018
$1,772
14%
$8,947
24%
2017
$1,554
7%
$7,201
—
2016
$1,446
9%
$7,201
—
2015
$1,323
8%
$7,201
9%
2014
$1,228
2%
$6,604
—
2013
$1,204
1%
$6,604
—
2012
$1,188
—
$6,604
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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11949 S Lafayette Avenue, Chicago, IL 60628 (MLS# 12660684) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 11949 S Lafayette Avenue is currently listed for $140,000 and was received on May 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 11949 S Lafayette Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in West Pullman? You can browse all West Pullman real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
