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Property Description
Classic Chicago bungalow located on a quiet, well-kept block in a developing area with strong upside potential. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a functional layout with great natural light and timeless character. The home features a spacious kitchen with plenty of room for cooking, dining, and entertaining, flowing seamlessly into a back deck area-perfect for summer gatherings, grilling, or relaxing outdoors. Additional highlights include a full, spacious basement offering endless possibilities for additional living space, storage, or recreation, along with a large insulated attic that can easily be converted into a finished living area, adding even more value and square footage. Conveniently located with easy access to nearby amenities, shopping, dining, and transportation, this property is perfect for families looking for an affordable option in a developing area or investors seeking long-term potential. A solid home with room to grow in an area on the rise-don't miss this opportunity.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8653 S Saginaw Ave
General
- Price: $190,000
- Taxes: $2,363 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12616307
- Updated: 5/12/2026
- Added to Site: 48 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - South Chicago
- County: Cook
- Township: Hyde Park
- Driving Directions: Stony Island to 87th east to Saginaw
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
- Elementary School: Coles Elementary School Language
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: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,068
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1915
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2017
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 20 x 30
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1915
- Tax Amount: $2,363
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 21313290170000
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Schools
Schools serving 8653 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 | 0.4 mi |
Bowen High School 2710 East 89th Street, Chicago, IL 60617 | 9-11 | 0.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 8653 S Saginaw Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/15/2026
Listed
$190,000
134.57%
MLS
7/17/2019
Sold
$81,000
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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 8653 S Saginaw Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$355
—
$7,000
40%
2023
$355
9%
$5,000
—
2022
$325
-3%
$5,000
—
2021
$336
-73%
$5,000
-43%
2020
$1,267
-35%
$8,790
-10%
2019
$1,962
2%
$9,767
—
2018
$1,929
-10%
$9,767
-2%
2017
$2,138
407%
$9,934
—
2015
$422
-45%
$9,934
16%
2014
$768
—
$8,542
—
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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8653 S Saginaw Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617 (MLS# 12616307) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 8653 S Saginaw Avenue is currently listed for $190,000 and was received on April 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 8653 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.

