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$199,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,080 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 9 days ago
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Great opportunity in the heart of South Shore! This 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath single-family home sits on an oversized 60' x 125' lot, including the adjacent vacant parcel, offering extra space and future potential. The home features a new roof and new furnace, along with a full unfinished dry basement, providing a solid foundation for updates and expansion. Currently occupied by a long-term tenant, the property offers immediate income with the opportunity to add value through cosmetic improvements and updates.

Full Property Details for 8226 S Colfax Ave

General

  • Price: $199,000
  • Taxes: $3,052 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12633636
  • Updated: 5/10/2026
  • Added to Site: 17 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Unfinished

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Additional Information

  • Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: CHI - South Chicago
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Hyde Park
  • Driving Directions: 83rd to Colfax, N 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: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
  • Square Feet: 1,080
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 x 125

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1953
  • Tax Amount: $3,052.83
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
  • Property ID: 21311260230000
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Schools serving 8226 S Colfax Ave

School District:Chicago Public School District 299
NameGradesDistance
Coles Elementary Language Academy
8441 South Yates Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60617
K-80.3 mi
Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School
2100 East 87th Street, Chicago, IL 60617
9-110.8 mi
South Shore Intl Col Prep High School
1955 East 75th Street, Chicago, IL 60649
12-1.2 mi
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Price & Sales History for 8226 S Colfax Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Price
Change
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5/02/2026
Listed
$199,000
121.11%
MLS
7/01/2005
Sold
$90,000
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Tax History for 8226 S Colfax Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$2,293
—
$12,101
11%
2023
$2,293
3%
$10,867
—
2022
$2,235
2%
$10,867
—
2021
$2,185
8%
$10,867
20%
2020
$2,016
—
$9,051
-10%
2019
$2,021
2%
$10,057
—
2018
$1,987
-21%
$10,057
-14%
2017
$2,510
7%
$11,662
—
2016
$2,336
9%
$11,662
—
2015
$2,137
15%
$11,662
17%
2014
$1,851
2%
$9,974
—
2013
$1,814
1%
$9,974
—
2012
$1,790
—
$9,974
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8226 S Colfax Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617 (MLS# 12633636) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 8226 S Colfax Avenue is currently listed for $199,000 and was received on May 02, 2026. This property is listed by Vantage Group by John Sciberras from our Hyde Park Office.Want to learn more about 8226 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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