7948 S Colfax Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649 - Photo 1

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$120,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
1,216 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

South Shore Bungalow owned by the same family for over 65 years and lovingly cared for. This 3 bedroom, 1.1 bath home on extra wide lot is situated on quiet one way street. Boiler is 8 years old, hot water tank replaced last year, roof was complete tear off in 2011, and checked every year. Attic has blown insulation. Full unfinished basement and 2 car garage. Home is in need of new kitchen, new windows and also needs cosmetic updating, and is sold AS IS. Waiting for your ideas! Welcome!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 7948 S Colfax Ave

General

Sold For: $120,000
Taxes: $1,582 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12514004
Added to Site: 68 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

Other Features: Commuter Bus

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Asphalt, Off-Alley, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

Area: CHI - South Chicago
County: Cook
Driving Directions: Yates to 81st east to Colfax, north to address

School Information

School District: 299
Midd School District: 299

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Bungalow
Construction: Brick
Exterior Const.: Brick
Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
Square Feet: 1,216
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1915
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 5456

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1915
Tax Amount: $1,582
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Property ID: 21311030440000

Listed by Meliora Real Estate Group LLC
Sold by @properties Christies International Real Estate

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Schools

Schools serving 7948 S Colfax Ave

School District:Chicago Public School District 299

Name	Grades	Distance
Bradwell Community Arts & Sci Elementary School 7736 South Burnham Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649	K-8	0.4 mi
Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School 2100 East 87th Street, Chicago, IL 60617	9-11	1 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 7948 S Colfax Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

12/15/2025

Sold

$120,000

-11.11%

MLS

11/08/2025

Listed

$135,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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7948 S Colfax Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649 (MLS# 12514004) is a Single Family property that was sold at $120,000 on December 15, 2025. Want to learn more about 7948 S Colfax Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in South Chicago? You can browse all South Chicago real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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