6818 S Harper Ave

$120,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,400 Sq. Ft.
$50 / Sq. Ft.
2,400
Sq. Ft.
$50
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming classic bungalow in historic South Shore. 4 large bedrooms 2 full baths with full basement. Second level includes 2 large bedrooms, Den and 1 full bath. Basement is unfinished with very high ceilings. 2 car detached garage. Wrought iron gate w/huge front porch. Property does need some TLC but can double in home value. Value will continue to increase as this home is walking distance to The Obama Presidential Library, Jackson Park, Golf Course and very close to the Lake. Buy/Hold CHA pays...Charming classic bungalow in historic South Shore. 4 large bedrooms 2 full baths with full basement. Second level includes 2 large bedrooms, Den and 1 full bath. Basement is unfinished with very high ceilings. 2 car detached garage. Wrought iron gate w/huge front porch. Property does need some TLC but can double in home value. Value will continue to increase as this home is walking distance to The Obama Presidential Library, Jackson Park, Golf Course and very close to the Lake. Buy/Hold CHA pays a little over $1900/month for a 4 bed home Buy/Flip ARV Comps are up to 395k Conventional and Cash Buyers only. property is currently rented at $1400/month. Month-to-month lease. Property being Sold AS-IS W/ Tenant. Schedule your private viewing today!
  1. Listed by Ty Pearson • Keller Williams Preferred Realty
    P: (312)-982-6114 tyshekapear@gmail.com;typearson@kw.com

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Property Details for 6818 South Harper Avenue

Area
CHI - South Shore
Township
South Chicago
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Cars
2.0
Air Conditioning Type
Window/Wall Unit - 1
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Radiant
LISTING UPDATED: 04/02/2022 02:44 PM

Property Details for 6818 South Harper Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #11346732
Days on Market9
Taxes$2,611 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / Detached Single-Other
Year Built1916
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,031 SF
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 6818 South Harper Avenue

Stories-Year Built1916Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,031 SF

Payment Calculator

$811 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$593

Property Taxes

$218

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 6818 South Harper Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Gated
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Window/Wall Unit - 1
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Den
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: Other
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Ceiling Fan(s)
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: Other
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Lot Size: Standard Chicago Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: 25 X 125
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Off Alley
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 6818
  • East Coordinate: 1500
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • Living Area Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 5
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: 13X16
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 21X9
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 11X9
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 13X13
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 14X9
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 22X14
Den Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Den
  • Dimensions: 12X12

Property History for 6818 South Harper Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 18, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12510141

$225,000
Nov 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12510141

$225,000
Apr 1, 2022

Sold

MRED #11346732

$120,000
Mar 30, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1487644700

$120,000

-1.9% / yr

Mar 22, 2022

Pending

MRED #11346732

Mar 21, 2022

Contingent

MRED #11346732

Mar 14, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11346732

$114,999
Oct 11, 2013

Cancelled

MRED #08292444

$115,000
Jul 18, 2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08292444

$130,000
Feb 1, 2008

Cancelled

MRED #06479700

$199,999
Apr 16, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06479700

$215,000
Jun 28, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #138661827

$170,000

+173.8% / yr

Mar 4, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #109986647

$45,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/18/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12510141

$225,000
11/05/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12510141

$225,000
04/01/2022

Sold

MRED #11346732

$120,000
03/30/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1487644700

$120,000

-1.9% / yr

03/22/2022

Pending

MRED #11346732

03/21/2022

Contingent

MRED #11346732

03/14/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11346732

$114,999
10/11/2013

Cancelled

MRED #08292444

$115,000
07/18/2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08292444

$130,000
02/01/2008

Cancelled

MRED #06479700

$199,999
04/16/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06479700

$215,000
06/28/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #138661827

$170,000

+173.8% / yr

03/04/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #109986647

$45,000

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

Public Records for 6818 South Harper Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$6,288Additions$3,174Total$9,462
Tax Record2023$2,004 ($167 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,075 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,075 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,031 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1918CountyCOOKAPN20-23-407-016Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 6818 South Harper Avenue

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Wadsworth PreK-8th STEM School
PublicPK to 8

Hyde Park Academy High School
Public9 to 12

South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Woodlawn Elementary Community School
PublicPK to 6

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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