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Property Description
Welcome to 8257 S Blackstone Ave, a stunning newly rehabbed 5-bedroom, 4-bath home situated on a beautiful corner lot in Chicago's Avalon Park neighborhood. Completely transformed with state-of-the-art finishes, this home delivers the space, style, and modern upgrades today's buyers are looking for. Step inside to a beautifully redesigned interior featuring contemporary finishes, an updated kitchen, beautifully finished bathrooms, and an impressive layout offering five bedrooms and four full baths. With multiple levels of living space, there's plenty of room for entertaining, working from home, overnight guests, or multigenerational living. Surround system throughout the house, mud room and wet bar in basement! The corner lot provides additional outdoor space and great curb appeal, while the fenced yard creates the perfect setting for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying Chicago summers. One of the property's most unique features is its very own pear tree-adding a little character you won't find at every home. A detached 1-car garage provides convenient off-street parking and additional functionality. Nothing left to do but move in and enjoy. Schedule your private showing today and experience 8257 S Blackstone for yourself!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8257 S Blackstone Ave
General
- Price: $415,000
- Taxes: $2,887 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12777935
- Updated: 10/8/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Avalon Park
- County: Cook
- Township: Hyde Park
- Driving Directions: Stony Island Ave to 83rd St, west to Blackstone, north/south 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
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 3,300
- Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
- Year Built: 1943
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2026
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 40 x 135
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1943
- Tax Amount: $2,887
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 20352300150000
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Schools
Schools serving 8257 S Blackstone Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Avalon Park Elementary School 8045 South Kenwood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 | PK-8 | 0.4 mi |
Hirsch Metropolitan High School 7740 South Ingleside Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 | 9-12 | 1 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 8257 S Blackstone Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/06/2026
Listed
$415,000
159.38%
MLS
12/17/2024
Sold
$160,000
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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 8257 S Blackstone Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$2,887
—
$14,500
-15%
2023
$2,887
3%
$16,999
—
2022
$2,793
2%
$16,999
—
2021
$2,749
7%
$16,999
16%
2020
$2,579
—
$14,679
-10%
2019
$2,588
2%
$16,311
—
2018
$2,543
-14%
$16,311
-4%
2017
$2,947
1%
$17,065
—
2016
$2,918
10%
$17,065
—
2015
$2,646
-2%
$17,065
—
2014
$2,692
2%
$17,080
—
2013
$2,628
14%
$17,080
—
2012
$2,297
—
$17,080
—
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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8257 S Blackstone Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 (MLS# 12777935) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 8257 S Blackstone Avenue is currently listed for $415,000 and was received on October 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 8257 S Blackstone Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Avalon Park? You can browse all Avalon Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

