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.
New
$279,900
8155 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
3beds
1,781sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
4,375 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$157/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Brick homeBeautifully renovated kitchenPlenty of natural lightFunctional layoutComfortable living spacesNewer windowsNewer front entry door
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Christopher Lobrillo, SRES 630-802-4411,
Grandview Realty, LLC,
Lynda Sanchez-Werner 630-673-8004,
Grandview Realty, LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12731769
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Eating Area
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X8
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X15
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Oven, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,781 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 4,375 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 35x125
Details
- Parcel number: 21311180410000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $157/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $158,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,983
- Date on market: 8/12/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,900$157/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12731769 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2026 | Listing removed | $279,900$157/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12718573 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2026 | Price change | $279,900-9.7%$157/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12718573 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $309,900-13.7%$174/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12718573 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2026 | Listing removed | $359,000$202/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12214559 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2025 | Price change | $359,000-7.9%$202/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12214559 Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2024 | Price change | $389,900-2.5%$219/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12214559 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $399,900$225/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12214559 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,983 -33% | $15,800 -21% |
| 2023 | $2,961 +4% | $20,000 |
| 2022 | $2,847 +1.1% | $20,000 |
| 2021 | $2,816 -6.9% | $20,000 +47.2% |
| 2020 | $3,026 -0.2% | $13,584 -10% |
| 2019 | $3,033 +31.7% | $15,094 |
| 2018 | $2,303 -28.7% | $15,094 +0.6% |
| 2017 | $3,231 +7.5% | $15,007 |
| 2016 | $3,006 +56.1% | $15,007 |
| 2015 | $1,926 -22.1% | $15,007 +12.6% |
| 2014 | $2,473 +2% | $13,328 |
| 2013 | $2,424 +1.4% | $13,328 |
| 2012 | $2,392 -7.2% | $13,328 -16.2% |
| 2011 | $2,577 +28.9% | $15,905 -9.7% |
| 2010 | $1,999 +14.8% | $17,620 |
| 2009 | $1,741 +3.6% | $17,620 +4.4% |
| 2008 | $1,681 +2.4% | $16,878 |
| 2007 | $1,641 +1.5% | $16,878 |
| 2006 | $1,616 +0.8% | $16,878 +32.4% |
| 2005 | $1,604 +2.9% | $12,744 |
| 2004 | $1,559 -0.5% | $12,744 |
| 2003 | $1,566 -8.1% | $12,744 +3.4% |
| 2002 | $1,705 +7.3% | $12,323 |
| 2001 | $1,589 +9.4% | $12,323 |
| 2000 | $1,452 +0% | $12,323 +28.9% |
| 1999 | $1,452 | $9,558 |
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Neighborhood: South Chicago
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Coles Elementary Language AcademyGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10Chicago Vocational Career Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10South Shore Intl Col Prep High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 299
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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