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8226 S Colfax AvenueChicago, IL 60617

Single Family · 2 Beds · 1 Full Bath · 1 Half Bath · 1,080 Sq. ft.
$199,000 Active

8226 S Colfax Avenue Overview

Time on Site:
56 days
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Great opportunity in the heart of South Shore! This 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath single-family home sits on an oversized 60' x 125' lot, including the adjacent vacant parcel, offering extra space and future potential. The home features a new roof and new furnace, along with a full unfinished dry basement, providing a solid foundation for updates and expansion. Currently occupied by a long-term tenant, the property offers immediate income with the opportunity to add value through cosmetic improvements and updates.

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8226 S Colfax Avenue Facts & Features

  • Type Single Family
  • Sq. ft. 1,080
  • Price/Sq.ft. $184

Details

General

Association/HOA

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None

School Information

  • School District: 299

Building Information

  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1953

Location/Region

  • County Or Parish: Cook
  • MLS Area Major: CHI - South Chicago
  • Township: Hyde Park

Tax Information

  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,052.83
  • Tax Year: 2024

General Information

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Parcel Number: 21311260230000
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Special Listing Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany

Interior

Building Information

  • Approx. Total Finished SqFt.: 0
  • Disability Access: No
  • Total SqFt.: 0

Parking Information

  • Garage Spaces: 2

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2

General Information

  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Living Area: 1080
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Rooms Total: 5

Exterior

Parking Information

  • Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • Parking Total: 2

Lot Information

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 60x125
  • Water Source: Public

Waterfront/View

  • Waterfront: No

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Construction Materials: Brick

General Information

  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Room Information

Room: Bedroom 2

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 9X10

Room: Dining Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 8X10

Room: Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 9X8

Room: Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 15X10

Room: Master Bedroom

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 10X10

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Room: Bedroom 3

  • Level: N/A

Room: Bedroom 4

  • Level: N/A

Room: Family Room

  • Level: N/A

Room: Laundry

  • Level: N/A

8226 S Colfax Avenue Neighborhood

Community

60617 (Chicago) Demographics

37
Median Age
5,348
Population Density (per sq. mile)
28%
College Educated
$43,642
Estimated Median Income
16,451
Estimated Total Home Owners
12,722
Estimated Total Renters
56% / 44%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
3
Estimated Average Household Size
Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

Schools

School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.

8226 S Colfax Avenue Monthly Cost

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8226 S Colfax Avenue Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$215,942
Average List Price
$154
Average Price per Square Foot
36
Properties Sold
86
Average Days on Market
161
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

8226 S Colfax Avenue History

Date Event Value Agent
5/9/2026Source: MRED Status Change
Active
5/4/2026Source: MRED Added to Database
May 04, 2026