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Property Description
Brick townhome with two separate living spaces in the heart of Little Village/North Lawndale, surrounded by ongoing new construction that continues to add value to the block. Ideal for owner-occupants, related living or rental income. This versatile property offers a fully gut-rehabbed basement done on 2024 with 7-foot ceilings, 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath and a full kitchen, perfect for extended family, long-term rental or short-term rental potential. The main level features 9-foot ceilings, 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths with a flexible layout. The living room is currently used as a spacious office, offering options for a large household or work-from-home setup. The open-concept kitchen has been fully updated with white cabinetry, quartz countertops and modern finishes. Enjoy a private backyard ideal for gatherings or gardening plus a detached 2-car garage. A new roof was installed in 2024. Conveniently located near Cermak Rd, the Pink Line CTA, Douglas Park, schools and shopping with easy access to downtown. Low taxes and no association fees add to the value.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1908 S Sawyer Ave
General
- Price: $339,000
- Taxes: $2,964 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12539519
- Updated: 1/15/2026
- Added to Site: 7 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 2
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - North Lawndale
- County: Cook
- Township: West Chicago
- Driving Directions: WEST OGDEN THEN SOUTH TO SAWYER TO PROPERTY, SAWYER IS 3232 WEST
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
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Townhouse (2-Story)
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 1,800
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1888
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2024
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Dimensions: 2500
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1888
- Tax Amount: $2,964.27
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 16234210240000
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Schools
Schools serving 1908 S Sawyer Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Johnson Elementary School, Chicago, IL 1420 South Albany Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623 | PK-8 | 0.5 mi |
Farragut Career Academy High School 2345 South Christiana Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623 | 9-11 | 0.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1908 S Sawyer Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/09/2026
Listed
$339,000
90.45%
MLS
3/03/2023
Sold
$178,000
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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 1908 S Sawyer Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$2,752
3%
$12,999
—
2022
$2,683
2%
$12,999
—
2021
$2,623
-6%
$12,999
4%
2020
$2,785
—
$12,459
-10%
2019
$2,791
2%
$13,844
—
2018
$2,743
33%
$13,844
7%
2017
$2,067
-13%
$12,945
-10%
2016
$2,371
10%
$14,337
—
2015
$2,146
13%
$14,337
12%
2014
$1,896
3%
$12,788
—
2013
$1,848
-16%
$12,788
-14%
2012
$2,209
—
$14,803
—
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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1908 S Sawyer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623 (MLS# 12539519) is a Townhouse property with 6 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 1908 S Sawyer Avenue is currently listed for $339,000 and was received on January 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 1908 S Sawyer Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in North Lawndale? You can browse all North Lawndale real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

