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Property Description
West Chatham Brick bungalow which was rented for years ready for new investor!! 3 bedrooms on 1st floor and one in full large basement. Huge front porch ready for your ideas. Also attic space for expansion. Central Air. 2-car garage with remote and fenced yard. Home is being sold As-Is.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 7920 S Lafayette St
General
- Price: $159,500
- Taxes: $1,477 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12596214
- Updated: 3/26/2026
- Added to Site: 13 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Chatham
- County: Cook
- Township: Hyde Park
- Driving Directions: Dan Ryan to 79th street to Lafayette (runs parallel to the Dan Ryan), to property.
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, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Model: Bungalow
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,500
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1965
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Manufactured Home
- Model: Bungalow
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.0626
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 25 x 109
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1965
- Tax Amount: $1,477
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 20332060280000
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Schools
Schools serving 7920 S Lafayette St
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Westcott Elementary School 409 West 80th Street, Chicago, IL 60620 | PK-8 | 0.5 mi |
Hirsch Metropolitan High School 7740 South Ingleside Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 7920 S Lafayette St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/19/2026
Listed
$159,500
206.73%
MLS
3/25/2009
Sold
$52,000
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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 7920 S Lafayette St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$1,477
—
$9,700
39%
2023
$1,477
3%
$7,000
—
2022
$1,440
2%
$7,000
—
2021
$1,408
-41%
$7,000
-35%
2020
$2,382
2%
$10,693
-8%
2019
$2,335
2%
$11,623
—
2018
$2,296
-7%
$11,623
1%
2017
$2,482
7%
$11,530
—
2016
$2,309
9%
$11,530
—
2015
$2,113
3%
$11,530
4%
2014
$2,061
2%
$11,108
—
2013
$2,020
1%
$11,108
—
2012
$1,993
—
$11,108
—
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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7920 S Lafayette Street, Chicago, IL 60620 (MLS# 12596214) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 7920 S Lafayette Street is currently listed for $159,500 and was received on March 19, 2026. Want to learn more about 7920 S Lafayette Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Chatham? You can browse all Chatham real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

