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Property Description
Recently updated 4 bedroom 3.5 bathroom with a 3.5 car garage and covered area that could be an amazing in home gym! Property is minutes from Dan Ryan Expressway, Cole Park and tons of public transportation.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8500 S Prairie Ave
General
- Price: $400,000
- Taxes: $3,392 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12524259
- Updated: 1/12/2026
- Added to Site: 11 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Partially
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: Cable TV, Sump Pump
- Other Features: Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3.5
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Chatham
- County: Cook
- Township: South Chicago
- Driving Directions: DAN RYAN TO 87th EXIT EAST TO PRAIRIE NORTH TO 8508
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
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Sq. Ft. Source: Not Reported
- Year Built: 1948
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1395
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 6075
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1948
- Tax Amount: $3,392.85
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Floor Plans: Yes
- Property ID: 20343150150000
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Schools
Schools serving 8500 S Prairie Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Neil Elementary School 8555 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 | PK-8 | 0.2 mi |
Harlan Community Academy High School 9652 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60628 | 9-12 | 1.6 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 8500 S Prairie Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/06/2026
Listed
$400,000
185.71%
MLS
10/17/2024
Sold
$140,000
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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 8500 S Prairie Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$3,393
-6%
$19,396
-8%
2022
$3,616
2%
$21,000
—
2021
$3,553
44%
$21,000
48%
2020
$2,460
1%
$14,146
-9%
2019
$2,434
2%
$15,546
—
2018
$2,392
-15%
$15,546
-6%
2017
$2,816
1%
$16,456
—
2016
$2,796
10%
$16,456
—
2015
$2,535
9%
$16,456
9%
2014
$2,323
3%
$15,091
—
2013
$2,266
-6%
$15,091
-5%
2012
$2,413
—
$15,944
—
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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8500 S Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 (MLS# 12524259) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 8500 S Prairie Avenue is currently listed for $400,000 and was received on January 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 8500 S Prairie Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Chatham? You can browse all Chatham real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

