Primary on Main
Address
8155 S Essex Avenue, Chicago, IL
Price
$ 279,900
Property Attributes
  • MLS#12731769
  • TypeSingle Family
  • Listing Status Active
  • CountyCOOK
  • CityChicago
  • AreaCHI - South Chicago
  • NeighborhoodSouth Chicago
  • Zip60617
  • Style
  • Year Built1952
  • Taxes$ 1983
  • Price$ 279,900
  • Bedrooms3
  • Full Bathrooms2
  • Half Bathrooms0
  • Sqr Footage1781
Data Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Property Description

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 History
8/12/2026 Listed $279,900

General Features

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 Active
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

Property vs Single Family Average in 60617

Price
AVG $240K
$280K
Taxes
AVG $2,046
$1,983
Year Built
AVG 1936
1952
Visits
AVG 186
54
Data Provided by Inside Real Estate®

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