8155 S Essex Avenue

Chicago, IL
$ 264,900 Beds 3 Baths 2 Sq 1,781
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NEW PRICE - a great opportunity to take another look! Welcome to this brick home offering a wonderful blend of classic character and thoughtful improvements. Recent updates include a beautifully renovated kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, newer windows, a newer front entry door, and luxury vinyl plank flooring in the rear room. The functional layout provides comfortable living spaces with plenty of natural light, making it easy to move right in while still offering opportunities to personalize over time. Conveniently located near neighborhood parks, shopping, restaurants, schools, and public transportation, with quick access to major roadways for an easy commute throughout the city.

Price Change

  • Price
  • $ 264,900
  • City
  • Chicago
  • Bedrooms
  • 3
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 2
  • County
  • COOK
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • CHI - South Chicago
  • Lot Size
  • Zip
  • 60617
  • Sqr Footage
  • 1,781
  • Year Built
  • 1952
  • Taxes
  • $ 1983
  • Style
  • MLS#
  • 12731769
Listed By: Grandview Realty, LLC
Data Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Features

General

Living Area 1781
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Possession Closing
Appliances Microwave,Dishwasher,Disposal,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Electric Oven
Garage Spaces 2
Association Fee Includes None
Construction Materials Brick
Year Built 1952
Electric Circuit Breakers
Township Hyde Park
Tax Year 2024
Ownership Fee Simple
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Cook
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
Total Rooms 7
Full Baths 2
Status Price Change
Directions From S Stony Island Avenue,head east on E 82nd Street. Turn north (left) onto S Essex Avenue - the home is a short distance up on the left,in Chicago's South Chicago/Avalon Park-adjacent neighborhood
City Chicago
High School District 299
MLS Area CHI - South Chicago
Tax Annual Amount 1983
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 299
Elementary School District 299
Property Type Detached Single

Interior Features

Basement Unfinished,Full
Total Bedrooms 3
Room Type Eating Area
LivingAreaSource Assessor
Total Baths 2
Bedrooms Possible 3

Exterior Features

Parking Features Yes,Detached,Garage
Water Source Public
Total Parking 2
Lot Dimensions 35x125
Waterfront Y/N No
Other Equipment Ceiling Fan(s),Water Heater-Gas

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Elmwood Park, IL office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Unknown Elementary School
Middle School Unknown Middle School
High School Unknown High School

Price History

8/12/2026 Listed $279,900
9/2/2026 2% - $274,900
9/16/2026 4% - $264,900

Property vs Zip Code Average in 60617

Price
AVG $240K
$260K
Taxes
AVG $2,140
$1,983
Year Built
AVG 1938
1952
Visits
AVG 163
107
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Areas That We Cover

8155 S Essex Avenue Chicago, IL is a Single Family Home for sale at $264900 with 1781 sqft and a lot size of Acre(s). 8155 S Essex Avenue Chicago has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and was built in 1952. The property's zip code is 60617 which is in Chicago, IL

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