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Property Description
A Capacity To Perform For A Brand-New Home Is This Lot Notched in A Neighborhood Formery Known As Ainsworth. It Is 1 Of 77 Communities in Chicago, Around 3 Square Miles With A Population Of Over 27,000 Residents. The Median Household Income Is Around $28K. This Lot Is 10 Miles South Of Downtown and Located in 1 Of 16 Lakefront Neighborhoods and Near The Southern Rim Of Lake Michigan and The Famous Chicago-Skyway. The South-Chicago Neighborhood Is Affectionately Known As The Southeast Side Gateway To The Calumet Region and The Name Of The River Flowing From Lake Michigan To The Mississippi River Enjoyed By Fishermen-Boaters . Origins Go Back To The Pottawatomie People. Post Civil War Era Brought Great Industrial Innovation. It Has A Bustling Diverse Immigrant History. Present Day Much Of The Business and Shopping Is Done Along Nearby Commercial Avenue. Bessemer Park Is Near By Named After The Inventor Of Iron Ore Refining Revolutionizing Steel Production. The Burnham-Greenway Trail Is Also Nearby. The Very Popular Rainbow Beach Lakefront Park Is Just 9 Blocks East Via Brandon Avenue Strolling A Few Blocks North. So Now Imagine You Can Build A Stately Elegant Home On A Bargain Priced Lot Convenient To Our Ocean Called The Lake Michigan Lakefront!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8238 S Manistee Ave
General
- Price: $15,000
- Taxes: $617 (2022)
- Status: Active
- Type: Lots/Land
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12476578
- Updated: 9/25/2025
- Added to Site: 119 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: None
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access, Historical District
Location
- Area: CHI - South Chicago
- County: Cook
- Township: South Chicago
- Driving Directions: VIA 83RD STREET 6 BLOCKS EAST OF YATES TO MARQUETTE NORTH 1 BLOCK TO 82ND STREET EAST 1 BLOCK TO MANISTEE SOUTH TO VACANT LOT ON WEST SIDE OF STREET BETWEEN 2 A-FRAME VICTORIAN STYLED 2-STORIES.
- Location Details: In City Limits
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
Utilities
- Onsite: Electricity Nearby, Natural Gas Nearby, Water Nearby
Structural Information
- Basement Desc.: None
- Square Feet: 0.25
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,125
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 20 x 125
- Frontage: City Street, Alley Access, Landlocked
- Frontage Feet: 20
- Street/Road Desc.: Concrete
- Potential Use: Single Family
- Zoning: SINGL
- Lot Description: Cleared
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $617
- Tax Year: 2022
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 21311290320000
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Schools
Schools serving 8238 S Manistee Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Coles Elementary Language Academy 8441 South Yates Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60617 | K-8 | 0.5 mi |
Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School 2100 East 87th Street, Chicago, IL 60617 | 9-11 | 0.9 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 8238 S Manistee Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/19/2025
Listed
$15,000
66.67%
MLS
2/06/2009
Sold
$9,000
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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 8238 S Manistee Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$633
3%
$3,000
—
2022
$617
2%
$3,000
—
2021
$603
-10%
$3,000
—
2020
$668
11%
$3,000
—
2019
$603
2%
$3,000
—
2018
$593
2%
$3,000
11%
2017
$581
7%
$2,700
—
2016
$541
9%
$2,700
—
2015
$495
27%
$2,700
29%
2014
$390
2%
$2,100
—
2013
$382
1%
$2,100
—
2012
$377
—
$2,100
—
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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8238 S Manistee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617 (MLS# 12476578) is a Lots/Land property with a lot size of 0.25 acres. 8238 S Manistee Avenue is currently listed for $15,000 and was received on September 19, 2025. Want to learn more about 8238 S Manistee Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Lots/Land 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.

