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$179,900

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 861 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 9 days ago
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Explore the possibilities of owning your own turn key move in ready single family home. House screams pride of ownership! New front porch, windows, stove. Modern kitchen and bath, freshly painted from top to bottom. 2 spacious bedrooms with closets. Full partially finished basement with washer/dryer, enclosed back porch and large fenced back yard. All appliances stay. Bring your vision and make this your next home.

Full Property Details for 8538 S Buffalo Ave

General

  • Price: $179,900
  • Taxes: $1,016 (2023)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12596939
  • Updated: 3/25/2026
  • Added to Site: 16 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Partially

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Location

  • Area: CHI - South Chicago
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Hyde Park
  • Driving Directions: RT 41 North/South to 86th Street to Buffalo Ave.

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: None
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Square Feet: 861
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1893
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Remodeled/Updated: 2011

Lot Features

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

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1893
  • Tax Amount: $1,016
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 21322090390000

Listed by Bloom/Sanchez Realty, Inc.

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Schools serving 8538 S Buffalo Ave

School District:Chicago Public School District 299
NameGradesDistance
Sullivan Elementary School, Chicago, IL
8331 South Mackinaw Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
K-80.3 mi
Bowen High School
2710 East 89th Street, Chicago, IL 60617
9-110.8 mi
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Price & Sales History for 8538 S Buffalo Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
3/19/2026
Listed
$179,900
2667.69%
MLS
12/15/2011
Sold
$6,500
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Tax History for 8538 S Buffalo Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$1,016
—
$4,700
-2%
2023
$1,016
3%
$4,817
—
2022
$991
2%
$4,817
—
2021
$969
-28%
$4,817
-21%
2020
$1,355
-1%
$6,083
-11%
2019
$1,373
2%
$6,835
—
2018
$1,350
17%
$6,835
28%
2017
$1,153
7%
$5,358
—
2016
$1,073
9%
$5,358
—
2015
$982
10%
$5,358
11%
2014
$893
2%
$4,813
—
2013
$875
1%
$4,813
—
2012
$864
—
$4,813
—
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8538 S Buffalo Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617 (MLS# 12596939) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 8538 S Buffalo Avenue is currently listed for $179,900 and was received on March 19, 2026. Want to learn more about 8538 S Buffalo 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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