7948 S Colfax Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617

Chicago
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7948 S Colfax Avenue,Chicago, IL 60617
$379,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,016 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: mario zelaya
Office: exp realty
MLS#:12755295
Source:MLSNI

Price summary

  • Price:$379,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$188

About this home

What is it about this area? Lake Michigan is minutes away, and so is everything built around it. Rainbow Beach, the South Shore Cultural Center, 2 golf courses, and the lakefront harbors. The Obama Presidential Center just opened in Jackson Park in 2026, and reinvestment is visible up and down these blocks. Also roughly 35 minutes to the Loop by train, 20-30 by car. First thing the notice is the extra-wide lot you are sitting on. Walking into 6 bedrooms, 3 full baths. This 1915 brick bungalow was taken down to the studs and rebuilt in 2026, not a lipstick flip. The main level gives you 3 bedrooms, large spanning windows in the living room, you'll get tht factor upon entering, a separate dining room, and a brand-new kitchen with white shaker cabinets, quartz counters, stainless appliances, and a walk-in pantry. The new second level adds 2 more bedrooms off a stairway that makes a real first impression. Downstairs, the finished basement handles everything else: rec room, 6th...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1918
  • Listing ID #:12755295
  • Updated:September 14, 2026 at 11:29 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:6
  • Total bathrooms:3
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Rooms Total:9
  • Dining Description:Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Description:Gas Oven, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement Description:Finished, Full
  • Living area:2,016 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt
  • Year built:1918
  • Building area:2,016 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.13 Acres
  • Architectural Style:Bungalow
  • Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels:1.5 Story

Schools

  • High school:South Shore Community Academy Se
  • Middle school:Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Element
  • Elementary school:Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Element

Utilities

  • Water:Lake Michigan
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$379,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$188
  • Tax amount:$2,364 (2025)

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:2
  • Parking description:Asphalt, Detached Garage, Garage, Off Alley
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2
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