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Property Description
Fabulous opportunity, single family that could be a 2 unit building. Separate gas meters and electric meters. Recent rehab, needs extensive renovation. Cash or construction loans preferred. Great location and outstanding rental potential or perfect live-in investment.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8629 S Colfax Ave
General
- Price: $85,000
- Taxes: $4,800 (2025)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12769465
- Updated: 9/29/2026
- Added to Site: 16 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Off-Alley, Yes
Location
- Area: CHI - South Chicago
- County: Cook
- Township: Hyde Park
- Driving Directions: 87TH STREET TO COLFAX, NORTH TO THE 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, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Individual Controls, Zoned
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Cape Cod
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior Const.: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,430
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1912
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2020
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Standard Chicago Lot
- Lot Dimensions: 125 x 25
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1912
- Tax Amount: $4,800
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 21313280100000
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Schools
Schools serving 8629 S Colfax 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:
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Price & Sales History for 8629 S Colfax Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/25/2026
Listed
$85,000
174.19%
MLS
11/07/2013
Sold
$31,000
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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 8629 S Colfax Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$1,160
—
$4,800
-13%
2023
$1,160
3%
$5,500
—
2022
$1,131
2%
$5,500
—
2021
$1,106
-42%
$5,500
-36%
2020
$1,905
—
$8,551
-10%
2019
$1,909
2%
$9,502
—
2018
$1,877
1%
$9,502
10%
2017
$1,855
7%
$8,615
—
2016
$1,726
9%
$8,615
—
2015
$1,579
11%
$8,615
12%
2014
$1,426
2%
$7,685
—
2013
$1,398
1%
$7,685
—
2012
$1,379
—
$7,685
—
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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8629 S Colfax Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617 (MLS# 12769465) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 8629 S Colfax Avenue is currently listed for $85,000 and was received on September 25, 2026. Want to learn more about 8629 S Colfax 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.

