Invest in Your Dream Home: This 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home, located on Racine Street, is a diamond in the rough, just waiting for your personal touch. With its prime location near Foster Park and easy access to public transportation, shopping, and dining, this property offers incredible potential. The bathrooms and kitchen have been stripped down to the studs, providing a blank canvas for your creative vision. Imagine the possibilities! Hardwood floors, once refinished, will add warmth and character to the space. Don't miss this unique opportunity to transform this house into your dream home. Schedule a viewing today, bring your contractor, and let your imagination run wild.
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$60,000
8523 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
2beds
994sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
1,720.86 Square Feet Lot
$61,700 Zestimate®
$60/sqft
$1,600 Estimated rent
Home value
$61,700
$56,000 - $68,000
$1,600/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 02, 2025 at 02:17am
Listing courtesy of:
Charles Grandison 312-532-2018,
Exit Strategy Realty,
Corey D McCray 312-569-9806,
EXIT Strategy Realty
Bought with:
Kuanda Smith
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12220486
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X17
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 374 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X22
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 994 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: On Site
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 1,720 sqft
- Dimensions: 13.8 X 124.7
Details
- Parcel number: 20324160420000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Row House
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chicago
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2025 | Sold | $60,000-7.7%$60/sqft |
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| 6/23/2025 | Contingent | $65,000$65/sqft |
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| 4/29/2025 | Price change | $65,000-13.3%$65/sqft |
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| 3/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $75,000$75/sqft |
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| 2/21/2025 | Contingent | $75,000$75/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,371 +2.6% | $6,499 |
| 2022 | $1,337 +2.3% | $6,499 |
| 2021 | $1,307 -41.9% | $6,499 -35.6% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Gresham
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Gresham Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10Hirsch Metropolitan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 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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