12838 S Normal Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
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FOR SALE
NEW - 2 HRS AGO

$425,000

  • 6 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,185 sqft

12838 S Normal Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

West Pullman
Est. Mortgage $3,033/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1950
$359/sqft
Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 12838 S Normal Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

A full renovation of a classic West Pullman residence, 12838 S Normal delivers 6 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a position no finished home can offer. Buyer selects the kitchen cabinetry and flooring. Hardwood runs the length of the main level, refinished in a deep modern tone. Oversized windows carry natural light through the kitchen and living room. A fully finished lower level has 3 of the 6 bedrooms and functions as a private floor for guests, extended family, or a dedicated office. 2 car garage.
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listing courtesy of: Octavia Adeniyi, (773) 697-5555
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12740796
Also Listed on MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MRED as distributed by MLS GRID.

Home Details for 12838 S Normal Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: New

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1185 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Accessibility: No Disability Access
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Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Yes,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: <1 day on Trulia

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950Year Renovated: 2026
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 25331150690000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $425,000Price Per Sqft: $359
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow, Specific, Under Construction

Location

Direction & Address
City: Chicago
School Information
Elementary School District: 299Jr High / Middle School District: 299High School District: 299

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 12740796

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5000 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12740796

Additional Information

Source Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD IDX Comments Reviews: YesMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD Address On VOW Display: YesMRD AVM On IDX Display: YesSource Internet Automated Valuation DisplayMRD Price History On IDX Display: YesMRD Market Time On IDX Display: YesSource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesMRD Remarks On VOW Display: Yes

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

West Pullman
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What Locals Say about West Pullman

At least 273 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 76 % Say car is needed

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 65 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 48 % Say it's quiet

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 46 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 46 % Say there's wildlife

  • 40 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 36 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 35 % Say there are community events

  • 27 % Say people would walk alone at night

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Margaret Green
    "Watch your children and teach them to respect others around them, help keep where they live clean and safe."
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  • Teresa Ferrell
    "Need to know the safe area. Need alot of polices to watch the shooters out here. It is not safe for kids and adults to walk outside at night. Need a better community for the neighborhood. "
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  • Teresa Ferrell
    "The area is bad there a gunshot sometimes. My kids can’t even enjoy ride bike or play outside. They need to have polices around everyday"
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  • Teresa Ferrell
    "The neighborhood is ok but not too good 80%. I rather have neighborhood watch and clean. Nice parking"
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  • Johnnyhopkins1978
    "Folks look out for each other. Working community and quiet blocks of families. Historic buildings everywhere and close to the downtown commute. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Been knowing this neighborhood all my life, I’m not new to the bad things or the good things that happens surrounded the neighborhood"
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  • Trulia User
    "Alright actually not bad neighborhood you could say that I seen worse neighborhoods actually I could see improving "
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  • Trulia User
    "we don't have any events everyone stays to themselves some may decorate for holidays others won't it somewhat safe most of the time"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are a lot of families in the area. The neighbors are friendly and helpful with each other. There is plenty of shopping just not necessarily within walking distance. "
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood is mostly quiet every now and then you have the trouble makers act a fool. But not to often it’s a walkable area and dog friendly the commute is great.You have serval bus line options to take you to and from downtown and the red line extension. Which is about 30-45 min ride"
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  • Trulia User
    "Some Blocks Have Good Families Who Look Out For Their Neighbors, Which Make Great Neighbors . I Have Great Neighbors Their Very Helpful."
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  • Trulia User
    "I think dog owners will like that their are sidewalks to walk their dogs. I really don't know anything else because I can't have a dog anymore. A dog owner doesn't like that there are no dog parks in the neighborhood. "
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  • Trulia User
    "My commute is great only 30 minutes to work and I enjoy loving right next to the expressway Traveling in the morning is without stress and anxiety. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here for almost 4 years and it very quiet and there is a bike trail nearby that can take in the direction of two different parks."
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  • Binecia_dillon
    "this community is a very different Community to live in it is a community where now everybody is learning more about the technology and learning more about putting cameras up you would never know who will help your neighbor to understand you don't have to be afraid you just have to know how to use the new technology up a new billennium of 2020 knowledge is power and I share my knowledge with the community so the community could know you don't have to show your face when it's a crime on the scene or somebody house is getting robbed because that's everywhere. I shared knowledge knowledge is power. that's what makes this community special to me it will be back normal"
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  • Binecia Dillon
    "they use the Kroc Center they used to churches and then you trick or treat early in a day anytime after 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. there is no more candy issue out Halloween no trick-or-treating anymore"
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  • Shannon C.
    "Very dangerous. Stay away. Shootings all the time. Cars drive reckless. No grocery stores. If you move here bring big dogs. Many thefts. "
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  • Nicole L. S.
    "to much shootings and no stores and people r mean the grass from the city grows extra long never cut there lawns but we do it because we dont like nasty people"
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  • Elisacalderon5
    "it would be nice to have a trail, walking. but it's not feasible. it would be nice to walk your dog down some streets where they wont get hurt, ex: step on glass, metal or nails to name a few. "
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  • Only1donae
    "pretty decent essay on 111th and King Drive trying to move here cuz so far no have a grandbaby would love to bring her here"
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  • Mikababy981
    "Community sticks together it really is a family thing it’s generally all families and families of families nothing but generations so it’s a lot like family’s and they keep and eye out for each other "
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  • Lwalkerwl59
    "Nice neighbors quiet in some areas. I wouldn’t recommend anyone to walk outside after dark alone. And most times not even with someone else. "
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  • Baldfade3
    "there's not a lot of people walking the streets late night. people tend to stay to themselves. that's exactly what I do"
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  • Teona N.
    "It’s not that great of a area, lots of unwanted traffic (crack heads and drunks) police bother my company for no reason all the time for no reason took my boyfriend to jail for NOTHING and he was in front of my house parking getting ready to come in. I’m moving ASAP. "
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  • Darleen J.
    "Residents have movie nights, participates in holiday events such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas also Residents meetings, donations for families that’s in need, the residents are very helpful and friendly and looks out for one another and with the help of the property management doing these great thing in our community makes us all continually stick together and keep the community nice and peaceful and the community feels nice safe and comfortable for the children to be able to come out to enjoy their self and I truly believe living in the West Pullman neighborhood I could continue with my participation with West Pullman community to keep their community great and safe."
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  • Marlojj365
    "people messing with their dog throwing rocks and feeding they dog or touching their dogs other than that its cool to live in the area"
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  • john s
    "The houses are great close to my job and the kid school shopping is easy not much crime public transportation is easy"
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  • Briana N.
    "Nothing we don’t have any community events in my neighborhood. We haven’t had any community events in a long time because one of the neighbors always calling the police."
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  • Otis P.
    "I love my hood and it loves me back!!! And also all the people are well loved and supporting been here my whole life"
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  • Cassandra J.
    "This area is not for kids. A lot of drug dealers everywhere, guys love to hang at the local Citgo, I never let my son walk to the store by himself, nor my daughters. When my car was down, I use to take the bus and metra, and a man followed me, one morning!! He was about to attack me, until another guy stop him, police was called but he ran away. I broke my lease and moved!!!!!"
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  • Msdunyel1
    "Not a good area for children. A lot of police ride around! Drug dealers etc! Not a good area period!"
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  • Pattydeannsalcedo
    "This isn’t the place for any kids. My Kids’s can’t even be kids and play outside ride they bikes go to the park "
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Market trends in Chicago

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$397K
$10.62KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.1%
Price per sq ft
$296
$6MoM
Available listings
5485
8MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$419K
Since last month
Increased$189K (+81.7%)
Since last year
Increased$285K (+211.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$319K (+319.1%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +318% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$419K
August 2026$231K
July 2026$231K
June 2026$224K
May 2026$199K
April 2026$174K
March 2026$148K
February 2026$147K
January 2026$146K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
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Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
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Bath
Sqft
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0.16
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$70,000
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3
2
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0.07
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$265,000
11/24/25
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2
1,052
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0.30
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$114,000
06/26/26
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2
1,469
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0.26
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$96,000
08/31/26
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1,410
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0.33
Single-Family Home
$244,900
12/01/25
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2.5
1,200
12915 S Parnell Ave, Chicago, IL
0.09
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$115,000
02/18/26
5
2
1,000
12725 S Wallace St, Chicago, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$288,000
10/06/25
5
3
1,838

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
12843 S Normal Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
0.04
$265,600
4
2
1,978
Off Market
12901 S Normal Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
0.06
$289,900
5
3
1,980
Off Market
12864 S Eggleston Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
0.08
$145,000
2
1
931
Recently Sold
12911 S Normal Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
0.08
$144,800
3
1
1,100
Off Market
W, Chicago, IL 60628
0.04
$241,400
5
1.5
1,110
Off Market
12911 S Parnell Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
0.08
$189,200
3
1.5
962
Off Market
12915 S Parnell Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
0.09
$269,000
5
2
1,000
For Sale
12927 S Normal Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
0.11
$141,400
3
1
989
Off Market
12850 S Parnell Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
0.07
$265,000
4
2
1,052
Recently Sold
12908 S Parnell Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
0.09
$289,900
4
2
1,100
For Sale
12910 S Parnell Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
0.10
$170,000
3
1
1,092
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 14, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12740796
Listed For Sale
$425,000
Mar 9, 2026
Source: N/A
Sold
$100,000

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Agent Phone: (773) 697-5555
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Frequently asked questions about 12838 S Normal Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 12838 S Normal Ave?
    Based on a $425,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 12838 S Normal Ave in Chicago, IL is approximately $3,084 (about $2,304 principal & interest, $705 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 12838 S Normal Ave compare to homes in Chicago?
    12838 S Normal Ave in Chicago, IL is listed at $425,000, about 7% above the $397K median sale price in Chicago.
  • What do residents say about the West Pullman neighborhood?
    Residents describe the West Pullman neighborhood in Chicago, IL as pedestrian-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. See homes for sale in West Pullman, Chicago.
  • What are the closest schools to 12838 S Normal Ave?
    The closest schools to 12838 S Normal Ave in Chicago, IL are Brown R Elementary Community Academy (Pre-K/Middle, rated 5/10), Fenger Academy High School.
  • Does 12838 S Normal Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 12838 S Normal Ave in Chicago, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 12838 S Normal Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 12838 S Normal Ave in Chicago, IL has laundry facilities.
12838 S Normal Ave, Chicago, IL 60628 is a 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,185 sqft single-family home built in 1950. 12838 S Normal Ave is located in West Pullman, Chicago. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID on Sep 14, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 12740796.