8242 S Marshfield Ave

$195,000
Price
5
Beds
1,267 Sq. Ft.
$154 / Sq. Ft.
1,267
Sq. Ft.
$154
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Calling all cash investors and savvy buyers. 203k fha financing for owner occupied. SELLER is ready for a quick sale. Great reduction in price and here's your chance to restore a true Chicago classic--a solid brick bungalow with endless potential and historical character. Being sold "AS IS" in the Ashburn Gresham area. First floor living room, separate dining room and 2 bedrooms with hardwood flooring, plus updated kitchen and bathroom. The second floor has 3 bedrooms, bath, and a den. The basement...Calling all cash investors and savvy buyers. 203k fha financing for owner occupied. SELLER is ready for a quick sale. Great reduction in price and here's your chance to restore a true Chicago classic--a solid brick bungalow with endless potential and historical character. Being sold "AS IS" in the Ashburn Gresham area. First floor living room, separate dining room and 2 bedrooms with hardwood flooring, plus updated kitchen and bathroom. The second floor has 3 bedrooms, bath, and a den. The basement is full and walkout with high ceilings and has a recreation room/family room, plus bathroom. Roof is 5 years old, brand new hot water furnace just waiting to be reconnected to several radiators that need to be replaced. Property has a two car garage and fenced rear yard. Bring your offers with proof of funds. Cash offer or 203k fha financing for owner occupancy .

Property Details for 8242 South Marshfield Avenue

Area
CHI - Auburn Gresham
Township
South Chicago
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Wall Unit(s)
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Hot Water/Steam
LISTING UPDATED: 12/01/2025 07:10 PM

Property Details for 8242 South Marshfield Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #12167072
Days on Market476
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1.5 Story
Year Built1928
Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,750 SF
CountyCook County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
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Building Information for 8242 South Marshfield Avenue

Stories-Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,750 SF

Payment Calculator

$964 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$964

Property Taxes

$0

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8242 South Marshfield Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Wall Unit(s)
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1.5 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 4375
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 8200
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 1600
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1267
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Cash
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 14
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X10
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: 10X12
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 8X9
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 23X18
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 8X8
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 16X16

Property History for 8242 South Marshfield Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 25, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12167072

$195,000
Oct 10, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12167072

$245,000
Sep 18, 2024

Cancelled

MRED #11716114

$277,000
Sep 18, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12167072

$295,000
Feb 7, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11716114

$285,000
Nov 19, 2022

Expired

MRED #11223826

$240,000
Mar 10, 2022

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #11223826

$240,000
Dec 12, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11223826

$240,000
Sep 26, 2021

Pending

MRED #11223826

Sep 26, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11223826

Sep 23, 2021

Pending

MRED #11223826

Sep 20, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11223826

$240,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/25/2025

Price Change

MRED #12167072

$195,000
10/10/2025

Price Change

MRED #12167072

$245,000
09/18/2024

Cancelled

MRED #11716114

$277,000
09/18/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12167072

$295,000
02/07/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11716114

$285,000
11/19/2022

Expired

MRED #11223826

$240,000
03/10/2022

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #11223826

$240,000
12/12/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11223826

$240,000
09/26/2021

Pending

MRED #11223826

09/26/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11223826

09/23/2021

Pending

MRED #11223826

09/20/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11223826

$240,000

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

Public Records for 8242 South Marshfield Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$3,000Additions$13,000Total$16,000
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,267 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,267 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,750 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926CountyCOOKAPN20-31-230-033

Schools near 8242 South Marshfield Avenue

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 8
Charter - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Joplin Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Hirsch Metropolitan High School
Public9 to 12

Learn Charter - Hunter Perkins Campus
CharterK to 8

CICS Ralph Ellison
Charter9 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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8242 South Marshfield Avenue is a single family home for sale in Chicago, IL 60620. This property was listed for sale on September 18, 2024 by Coldwell Banker Realty, it's currently listed at $195,000. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Joplin Elementary School, Hirsch Metropolitan High School and Learn Charter - Hunter Perkins Campus. 8242 South Marshfield Avenue is a 5-bed, 3-bath, 1,267 sqft single family home built in 1928.

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