8916 S Eggleston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620

$199,000 Asking Price

4 beds
2 baths
1,939  sqft
Built in 1964

Discover this ideal opportunity to customize your dream home or make a savvy investment with unbeatable equity potential in Auburn Gresham! Located at 8916 S. Eggleston, this solid brick, tri-level home offers impressive possibilities, making it a great choice for both owner-occupants and investors alike. Priced with the end-buyer in mind, this property allows for personal touches and upgrades while preserving generous equity for the future. Renovated, comparable single-family homes within a one-mile radius have recently sold for an average of $265,000! This spacious home spans over 1,900 square feet across three well-designed levels + a finished partial basement! Each level is thoughtfully laid out to maximize functionality and flow, featuring four generously sized legal bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and an expansive family room. The charming galley-style kitchen connects seamlessly to the open living and dining area, creating an ideal setup for daily living and entertaining. Notable updates include a brand-new tear-off roof on both the home and garage with new gutter guards (2023), updated electrical (2010), central air, forced heat, newly installed gas lines extending to the city street (2024), an annually serviced HVAC system, and a freshly painted exterior (August 2024). With minimal cosmetic rehab needed, this property is ideal for an owner-occupant, FHA 203K buyer looking to add value! Uncover the original hardwood floors, protected under carpet for decades, and bring your vision to life by updating the kitchen, family room, and living/dining spaces with a contemporary color palette and 2024-2025 design touches. The possibilities are endless! This Auburn Gresham gem, complete with a spacious 2-car garage, sits on a well-kept block and has been lovingly maintained by two generations of the same family. Ideally located close to schools, shopping, and transit options, this property is perfect for buyers seeking convenience and community. Don't miss out on this Auburn Gresham opportunity-it's priced to sell and packed with future value potential! Property will be sold as-is. Certain fixtures, appliances, and furniture may not be included in the sale. Photos have been rendered to show the home empty, as it is currently owner-occupied. The property will be vacant by or before closing.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Bar-Dry
Rooms:
Foyer
Appliances:
Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Built-In Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Wall Oven
Dining:
Combined w/ LivRm
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Natural Gas
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Brick
Style:
Tri-Level
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
General:
Split Level w/ Sub

Location

HOA Amenities:
Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
299
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
25041220290000

Utilities

Utilities:
Circuit Breakers
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
Straight-A Realty, LLC, Michael Applegate

About Chicago, IL

Housing

Number of Units
1,208,010
Median Home Value
$320,169
Median Rent
$1,131

55.74% of housing units are renter occupied.

9.90% are vacant.

Commute

Car
44.88%
Public Transportation
19.46%
Walk to Work
4.26%
Work from Home
29.59%
Other
0.70%

The median travel time to work is 27 minutes.

People

Population
2,658,686
Median Age
36.40
Median Household Size
2.54

Education

High School
22.12%
Associate’s Degree
5.76%
Bachelor’s Degree
24.28%
Graduate Degree
17.51%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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