UNDER CONTRACT
7234 S Paxton Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
South Shore
5 Beds
4 Baths
3,138 sqft
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,138 sqft
5 Beds
4 Baths
3,138 sqft
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Description
Prepare to be amazed by this South Shore architectural beauty. This South Shore home is perfect for entertaining guests, whether short- or long-term, and ideal for your forever home. It has five bedrooms, three and a half baths, hardwood floors throughout, two fireplaces, and space for large flat-screen TVs perfect for entertaining. The kitchen is ideal for entertaining with a Samsung kitchen package, a five-burner stove, and a spigot to access water while cooking-a full walkout basement with a wet bar, storage, and closet for all laundry necessities. The future Obama Center is slated to open in Summer 2024 and is a short walk through Jackson Park on a beautiful sunny afternoon. Urbanism is for every age, whether it's an afternoon at The South Shore Cultural Center or Golf Course, South Shore Beach, or a walk or bike path downtown along Lakeshore. Minutes away from the University of Chicago's school and medical campus. This brick home with a one-car garage, ample street parking, and an enormous backyard full of potential is a must-see because the last property available was on the market in less than 14 days. Downtown transportation is accessible by Metra every other hour on the weekend, or hourly during the week, or public transit is available with express and local options. All errands are within a mile if one needs a Walgreens, Starbucks, or Chase bank. A magnificent home to s
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$180
Listed
116 days ago
Home Details for 7234 S Paxton Ave
Active Status |
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MLS Status: Contingent |
Interior Features |
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Interior Details Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Bedroom 4, Eating Area, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 2, Family Room, Sitting Room, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Living Room, Mud Room, Heated Sun Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Master BedroomWet Bar |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 3138 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,Laundry Closet |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Electric, Living Room, BasementHas a FireplaceNo Spa |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Aluminum FramesFlooring: Hardwood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 3Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood |
Exterior Features |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Garage |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Days on Market |
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Days on Market: 116 |
Property Information |
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Year Built Year Built: 1919Year Renovated: 2023 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence |
Building Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction |
Property Information Parcel Number: 20252090220000 |
Price & Status |
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Price List Price: $564,000Price Per Sqft: $180 |
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
Location |
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Direction & Address City: Chicago |
School Information Elementary School District: 299Jr High / Middle School District: 299High School District: 299 |
Agent Information |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 11953634 |
HOA |
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HOA Fee Includes: None |
Lot Information |
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Lot Area: 3125 sqft |
Listing Info |
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Special Conditions: None |
Offer |
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Contingencies: Attorney/Inspection |
Compensation |
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Buyer Agency Commission: 2.0%-$495Buyer Agency Commission Type: See Remarks: |
Notes The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed |
Business |
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Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple |
Miscellaneous |
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BasementMls Number: 11953634Zillow Contingency Status: Under ContractAttic: Finished, Full, Interior Stair |
Additional Information |
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Mlg Can ViewMlg Can Use: IDX |
Last check for updates: 1 day ago
Listing courtesy of: Felicia Riley
Charles Rutenberg Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11953634
Price History for 7234 S Paxton Ave
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/17/2024 | $564,000 | Contingent | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11953634 |
| 03/28/2024 | $564,000 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11953634 |
| 02/29/2024 | $569,000 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11953634 |
| 02/15/2024 | $575,000 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11953634 |
| 01/01/2024 | $599,999 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11953634 |
| 06/05/2023 | ListingRemoved | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11750377 | |
| 05/20/2023 | $209,000 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11750377 |
| 04/30/2023 | $215,000 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11750377 |
| 04/03/2023 | $225,000 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11750377 |
| 04/01/2023 | ListingRemoved | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11698172 | |
| 02/26/2023 | $225,000 | Contingent | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11698172 |
| 01/10/2023 | $225,000 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11698172 |
| 12/24/2022 | ListingRemoved | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11685449 | |
| 12/09/2022 | $245,000 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11685449 |
| 05/11/2022 | $185,000 | Sold | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11378424 |
| 04/18/2022 | $175,000 | Contingent | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11378424 |
| 04/18/2022 | $175,000 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11378424 |
| 04/18/2022 | ListingRemoved | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11336856 | |
| 03/02/2022 | $135,000 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11336856 |
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Property Taxes and Assessment
| Year | 2021 |
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| Tax | $4,223 |
| Assessment | $210,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 7234 S Paxton Ave
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.08 | Single-Family Home | $155,000 | 06/27/23 | 4 | 3 | 2,800 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $439,000 | 02/09/24 | 4 | 4 | 3,400 | |
0.10 | Single-Family Home | $135,000 | 04/04/24 | 3 | 3 | 1,351 | |
0.37 | Single-Family Home | $390,000 | 10/27/23 | 5 | 5 | 2,200 | |
0.47 | Single-Family Home | $324,999 | 05/31/23 | 5 | 3 | 3,100 | |
0.37 | Single-Family Home | $306,000 | 05/09/23 | 5 | 3 | 2,600 | |
0.35 | Single-Family Home | $145,000 | 01/26/24 | 3 | 3 | 2,112 | |
0.04 | Single-Family Home | $101,000 | 10/06/23 | 3 | 2 | 2,144 |
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"Remember that the schools are better in areas where taxes are paid by home owners. If you must live in south shore try to stay near more homes than apartments"
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- 8mo ago
"if you want your kids safe, keep them inside or be out with your kids. It's clear that parents don't pay attention to their children these days, so if your not one of those parents them keep an eye on yours at all times. This isn't a neighborhood I would let my child out to play.... period!!!"
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- 9mo ago
"I’ve been living over here for 3 years and haven’t seen any special neighborhood events. It would be nice to have a block party or something"
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- 9mo ago
"The commute to downtown is pretty easy when there’s no traffic, and it’s easy access to north Chicago"
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- 10mo ago
"It’s a good area to be in and it’s very safe and friendly I used to grow up in this area all my life . "
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- 1y ago
"Work from home although if you drive you’re right at Lake Shore Drive which is extremely convenient."
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"Everything is walking distance and when you speak to people they speak back most of them. Far as helping each other not everyone help people but you have a few that would help "
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- 1y ago
"There are a lot of teenagers that hang in nearby park. The teenagers hang in the park everyday and this could be unsafe."
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- 1y ago
"It’s near my place of worship. I can walk around the corner. This works for me since gas is so high. I accept the neighborhood. I"
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"Love the proximity to the lakefront and also the Loop. Our neighborhood is quiet. We’re within minutes of most services/stores."
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- 1y ago
"I see dog owners walk their dogs all the time. Seems like everyone is conscientious about their pets."
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- 2y ago
"I’ve lived in the neighborhood for 28 years and have not seen too many bad things. There are a few who don’t value property but they are outnumbered by those who do. "
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- 2y ago
"Body picks up after dogs, dogs run free, owners don’t care about animals dog poop everywhere, dogs not kept on lease"
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- 2y ago
"This is an great neighborhood to stay in with family and friends. They are friendly and respectful to one another."
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- 2y ago
"it's cool has some nice areas to live in a few good schools and 2 grocery stores that I got to on a regular. I would recommend this neighborhood "
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- 2y ago
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- 2y ago
"This community need a lot of organizing, I’ve even living here for approximately three years and our streets are rarely cleaned. The Alderman presence is absent. The neighbors aren’t willing to help better the neighborhood!"
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- 2y ago
"Frequent dog walkers around the neighborhood and especially on the lakefront. Great place to walk your pets or let them play at the dog park"
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- 2y ago
"Plenty of buses available. There’s also Metra. Buses an trains are generally always on time. I have used public transportation in the past and found it to be safe. "
- Jtfour911
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- 2y ago
"High crime area. High unemployment area. Near buses and Metra trains. Near lakefront and Rainbow beach. Area use to be nice, clean blue collar in the seventies. Decline started in the eighties and nineties (relocation of people from demolished housing developments) to areas nearby. Improvement might come sometime in the future because of location to the lake."
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- 2y ago
"We have many neighbors in our neighborhood and the area have a great park and also a private beach which we enjoy during summer or whenever the weather is nice "
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- Michquel H.
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- 3y ago
"Not enough safe parks and a lot of the older teenagers take over the nicer area parks just hanging out. But the best perk is being so so close to the lakefront."
- Ashley R.
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- 3y ago
"There’s not many parks in the area for the kids and there are a few busy streets in the vicinity. Some people drive fast down the streets and there are a lot of stray cats and raccoons an possums around at night. "
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- 3y ago
"no one has a problem living in the South shore area it's well it will maintain and went over here nice it's one gigantic melting pots and dog super dog friendly"
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- 3y ago
"Close to golf course, public transportation, and lake front. Lived here for 33 years without issues. Some areas are worst than others, but overall you can enjoy lakeside or lake vicinity living without the price. "
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- 3y ago
"The beach scenery is very beautiful. I love that I can look out the window and see nature. It’s just beautiful."
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- 3y ago
"festivals and food give aways.along with other community events. great place to kive. area wepl policed"
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- 3y ago
"Plenty of parks and recreation areas to take your children to play. There are some good local schools in the area . Minutes from Hyde Park Area "
- Kim C.
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- 3y ago
"People walk their dogs and do not pick up their waste! The streets have not been cleaned since moving into this neighborhood (2yrs ago) yet they give tickets!! DO NOT MOVE INTO THIS NEIGHBORHOOD!!"
- Nick C.
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- 4y ago
"We have the south shore cutler festival. There is also the monarch butterfly festival as well as a farmers market in the summer/fall"
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- 4y ago
"no events for the community high crime and violence against men and women and children not a safe place after dark "
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- 4y ago
"There are some very great areas in South Shore and there is also some sketchy places as well. Overall the community is changing for the better."
- Mona E.
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- 4y ago
"Love the neighborhood! Purchased a home at 72nd and Crandon. Easy to take the train and easy to get to LakeShore Drive. The area is changing and a Local Market opened up a few weeks ago. "
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- 4y ago
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- 4y ago
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- B.C
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- 4y ago
"For dog owners it’s a 50/50 chance they’ll like it living here because most landlords do not allow pets. But if you find one who does then you’ll enjoys the pet park."
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- 4y ago
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The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed.
7234 S Paxton Ave, Chicago, IL 60649 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,138 sqft single-family home built in 1919. 7234 S Paxton Ave is located in South Shore, Chicago. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID on Jan 2, 2024. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 11953634.