8442 S Essex Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617 - Photo 1

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$100,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1,232 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Great opportunity and lots of potential in this charming bungalow style home. You can transform this 3 bdr / 1bath home and make it your own. Hardwood floors, beautiful woodwork and trim throughout. It is ready for your creative touch to transform it into a dream home and it's perfect for those seeking a project with substantial equity potential. This property also offers tremendous potential for investors looking for their next profitable project. Property is sold AS IS *** Also the property next to It will be placed for sale as soon as renters move out *** Don't miss this rare opportunity to invest in one of Chicago's promising neighborhood and schedule your showing today !!!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 8442 S Essex Ave

General

Sold For: $100,000
Taxes: $2,320 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12266188
Added to Site: 375 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Location

Area: CHI - South Chicago
County: Cook
Driving Directions: S CHICAGO AVE TO 85TH E TO ESSEX N

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: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Bungalow
Construction: Frame
Exterior Const.: Frame
Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
Square Feet: 1,232
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Year Built: 1927
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 30 x 125

Financial Considerations

Assessment Year: 1927
Tax Amount: $2,320.87
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 21313090340000

Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Sold by Option Premier LLC

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Schools

Schools serving 8442 S Essex Ave

School District:Chicago Public School District 299

Name	Grades	Distance
Coles Elementary Language Academy 8441 South Yates Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60617	K-8	0.1 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 8442 S Essex Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

10/20/2025

Sold

$100,000

-33.29%

MLS

3/26/2025

Price Reduced

$149,900

-9.15%

MLS

1/07/2025

Listed

$165,000

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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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8442 S Essex Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617 (MLS# 12266188) is a Single Family property that was sold at $100,000 on October 20, 2025. Want to learn more about 8442 S Essex 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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