PENDING
$19K PRICE INCREASE
8240 S Wolcott Ave Chicago, IL 60620
Auburn Gresham NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,332/month
Total Views
852
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,640
Sq Ft
$134
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Living Room
- 1-Story Property
- Dining Room
- Laundry Room
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- 4-minute walk to O'Hallaren Park
About This Home
This turnkey brick bungalow offers an exceptional combination of character and contemporary living. With thoughtful front-to-back renovations, ample bedroom space (including basement), and a two-car garage, it's ideal for buyers or investors seeking a strong-value property in an established Chicago neighborhood. Sold as-is through this APPROVED SHORT SALE! Approved at list price.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,657
Year Built
- Built in 1923
Lot Details
- 3,101 Sq Ft Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 1,640 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Map
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,621 | $27,000 | $1,550 | $25,450 |
| 2023 | $2,263 | $11,000 | $2,480 | $8,520 |
| 2022 | $2,263 | $11,000 | $2,480 | $8,520 |
| 2021 | $2,212 | $11,000 | $2,480 | $8,520 |
| 2020 | $1,677 | $7,527 | $2,480 | $5,047 |
| 2019 | $1,680 | $8,364 | $2,480 | $5,884 |
| 2018 | $1,652 | $8,364 | $2,480 | $5,884 |
| 2017 | $2,111 | $9,805 | $2,170 | $7,635 |
| 2016 | $1,964 | $9,805 | $2,170 | $7,635 |
| 2015 | $1,797 | $9,805 | $2,170 | $7,635 |
| 2014 | $1,897 | $10,223 | $2,015 | $8,208 |
| 2013 | $1,859 | $10,223 | $2,015 | $8,208 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2025 07/10/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/05/2025 07/05/25 | Price Changed | $219,000 | -2.7% | $134 / Sq Ft |
| 06/27/2025 06/27/25 | Price Changed | $225,000 | 0.0% | $137 / Sq Ft |
| 06/27/2025 06/27/25 | For Sale | $225,000 | +12.5% | $137 / Sq Ft |
| 02/28/2025 02/28/25 | Off Market | $200,000 | -- | -- |
| 02/28/2025 02/28/25 | For Sale | $200,000 | -28.6% | $122 / Sq Ft |
| 10/06/2022 10/06/22 | Sold | $280,000 | -3.4% | $140 / Sq Ft |
| 08/03/2022 08/03/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/22/2022 06/22/22 | Price Changed | $289,900 | -3.3% | $145 / Sq Ft |
| 06/08/2022 06/08/22 | For Sale | $299,900 | +387.6% | $150 / Sq Ft |
| 02/14/2020 02/14/20 | Sold | $61,500 | -5.2% | $70 / Sq Ft |
| 01/27/2020 01/27/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/07/2020 01/07/20 | Price Changed | $64,900 | -13.4% | $73 / Sq Ft |
| 12/22/2019 12/22/19 | For Sale | $74,900 | 0.0% | $85 / Sq Ft |
| 11/09/2019 11/09/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/04/2019 11/04/19 | For Sale | $74,900 | -- | $85 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Warranty Deed | $61,500 | Attorney | |
| Sheriffs Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $77,500 | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $11,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $77,450 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $40,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12300756
APN: 20-31-225-031-0000
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