1908 S Sawyer Ave

1,800 Sq. Ft.
$188 / Sq. Ft.
1,800
Sq. Ft.
$188
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Brick townhome with two separate living spaces in the heart of Little Village/North Lawndale, surrounded by ongoing new construction that continues to add value to the block. Ideal for owner-occupants, related living or rental income. This versatile property offers a fully gut-rehabbed basement done on 2024 with 7-foot ceilings, 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath and a full kitchen, perfect for extended family, long-term rental or short-term rental potential. The main level features 9-foot ceilings, 4 bedrooms...Brick townhome with two separate living spaces in the heart of Little Village/North Lawndale, surrounded by ongoing new construction that continues to add value to the block. Ideal for owner-occupants, related living or rental income. This versatile property offers a fully gut-rehabbed basement done on 2024 with 7-foot ceilings, 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath and a full kitchen, perfect for extended family, long-term rental or short-term rental potential. The main level features 9-foot ceilings, 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths with a flexible layout. The living room is currently used as a spacious office, offering options for a large household or work-from-home setup. The open-concept kitchen has been fully updated with white cabinetry, quartz countertops and modern finishes. Enjoy a private backyard ideal for gatherings or gardening plus a detached 2-car garage. A new roof was installed in 2024. New boiler 2026. Conveniently located near Cermak Rd, the Pink Line CTA, Douglas Park, schools and shopping with easy access to downtown. Low taxes and no association fees add to the value.
  1. Listed by Wilber Hernandez • Realty of America, LLC
    P: (773)-681-6064 wilber.sellingchicago@gmail.com

Property Details for 1908 South Sawyer Avenue

Area
CHI - North Lawndale
Township
West Chicago
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 01/16/2026 01:48 PM

Property Details for 1908 South Sawyer Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #12539519
Days on Market45
Taxes$2,964 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeAttached Single / Townhouse-2 Story
Year Built1888
Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,500 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 1908 South Sawyer Avenue

Stories2Residences1Year Built1888Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,500 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,899 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,652

Property Taxes

$247

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1908 South Sawyer Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 2
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 6
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Type: Townhouse-2 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2024
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Attached: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Dimensions: 2500
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Total # Units in Building: 1.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 1908
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 3225
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA, Cash
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 31
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 18X10
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X8
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 9X12
Bedroom #6 Information
  • 6th Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 9X12
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X11
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X15
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 4X6
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 19X12
Kitchen- 2nd Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Kitchen- 2nd
  • Dimensions: 4X8

Property History for 1908 South Sawyer Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12539519

$339,000
Dec 30, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12483654

$344,000
Oct 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12483654

$349,000
Apr 4, 2023

Sold

MRED #11675840

$178,000
Mar 3, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1508740692

$178,000
Feb 16, 2023

Pending

MRED #11675840

Feb 16, 2023

Contingent

MRED #11675840

Nov 30, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11675840

$190,000
Nov 22, 2022

Contingent

MRED #11675840

Nov 18, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11675840

$190,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/09/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12539519

$339,000
12/30/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12483654

$344,000
10/08/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12483654

$349,000
04/04/2023

Sold

MRED #11675840

$178,000
03/03/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1508740692

$178,000
02/16/2023

Pending

MRED #11675840

02/16/2023

Contingent

MRED #11675840

11/30/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11675840

$190,000
11/22/2022

Contingent

MRED #11675840

11/18/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11675840

$190,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1908 South Sawyer Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$2,937Additions$10,062Total$12,999
Tax Record2023$2,752 ($229 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,600 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,600 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,500 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1888CountyCOOKAPN16-23-421-024

Schools near 1908 South Sawyer Avenue

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 7 to 11
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Johnson Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Farragut Career Academy High School
Public9 to 12

Art in Motion Charter School
Charter7 to 11

Jefferson Alt High School
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1908 South Sawyer Avenue is a townhouse for sale in Chicago, IL 60623. This property was listed for sale on January 9, 2026 by Realty of America, LLC, it's currently listed at $339,000. It has been on the market for a total of 45 days and was last sold on April 4, 2023. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Johnson Elementary School, Farragut Career Academy High School and Art in Motion Charter School. 1908 South Sawyer Avenue is a 6-bed, 3-bath, 1,800 sqft townhouse built in 1888.

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