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Property Description
Located in the heart of South Chicago, this frame cape cod is an investors dream, consider yourself an artist sitting with a blank canvas to create your masterpiece! This home has had renovation started but never finished, The floor plan is ideal with two bedrooms, breakfast nook and full bath on the main level, the second level offers an additional bedroom plus den. The basement has been started to be finished and has rough in for plumbing. The home has newer flooring, newer drywall, bathroom on the main floor has newer flooring and tile, plumbing has been ran, windows are newer. the home needs to be put back together but a lot of the big labor has been completed! The home is in the ideal location in the heart of South Chicago, close to Skyway, Red Line, Lakefront and so much more!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8545 S Saginaw Ave
General
- Price: $72,500
- Taxes: $738 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12570721
- Updated: 2/17/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Partially
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - South Chicago
- County: Cook
- Township: Hyde Park
- Driving Directions: 83rd St East of Yates to Saginaw 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: None
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Aluminum Siding, Frame
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding, Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 640
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1908
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 25 x 125
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1908
- Tax Amount: $738
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 21313210180000
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Schools
Schools serving 8545 S Saginaw Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Coles Elementary Language Academy 8441 South Yates Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60617 | K-8 | 0.3 mi |
Bowen High School 2710 East 89th Street, Chicago, IL 60617 | 9-11 | 0.4 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 8545 S Saginaw Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/17/2026
Listed
$72,500
3.57%
MLS
9/19/2022
Sold
$70,000
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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 8545 S Saginaw Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$738
2%
$3,500
—
2022
$720
2%
$3,500
—
2021
$704
-57%
$3,500
-52%
2020
$1,633
—
$7,330
-10%
2019
$1,636
2%
$8,145
—
2018
$1,609
70%
$8,145
-5%
2017
$946
-45%
$8,590
—
2016
$1,720
9%
$8,590
—
2015
$1,574
14%
$8,590
15%
2014
$1,384
2%
$7,461
—
2013
$1,357
1%
$7,461
—
2012
$1,339
—
$7,461
—
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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8545 S Saginaw Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617 (MLS# 12570721) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 8545 S Saginaw Avenue is currently listed for $72,500 and was received on February 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 8545 S Saginaw 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.

