8838 S Wood St

$100,000
Price
3
Beds
Baths
898 Sq. Ft.
$111 / Sq. Ft.
898
Sq. Ft.
$111
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Investors and Rehabers take a look at this spacious brick bungalow. Property has already been fully gutted and is in need of complete rehab.Investors and Rehabers take a look at this spacious brick bungalow. Property has already been fully gutted and is in need of complete rehab.
  1. Listed by DeWayne Jefferson • EXIT Strategy Realty
    P: (618)-708-1200 dewayne.exit@gmail.com

Property Details for 8838 South Wood Street

Area
CHI - Auburn Gresham
Township
Lake
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
0.0
Air Conditioning Type
None
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
Architectural Style
Bungalow
LISTING UPDATED: 09/10/2025 12:07 AM

Property Details for 8838 South Wood Street

StatusActive
MLS #12463442
Days on Market103
Taxes$2,538 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1 Story
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,123 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 8838 South Wood Street

Stories-Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,123 SF

Payment Calculator

$706 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$494

Property Taxes

$212

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8838 South Wood Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
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: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Attic: Dormer
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 0.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1 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 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: 25X125
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 8800
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 1800
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 898
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Cash
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 13
  • 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: 1X1
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 1X1
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 10X10
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 1X1
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X11
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 14X12

Property History for 8838 South Wood Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12463442

$100,000
Feb 23, 2017

Sold

MRED #09312606

$22,500
Feb 22, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #589824486

$22,500

-14.3% / yr

Feb 7, 2017

Pending

MRED #09312606

Aug 10, 2016

Cancelled

MRED #09197591

$34,900
Aug 10, 2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09312606

$37,900
Feb 17, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #154370735

$144,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/04/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12463442

$100,000
02/23/2017

Sold

MRED #09312606

$22,500
02/22/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #589824486

$22,500

-14.3% / yr

02/07/2017

Pending

MRED #09312606

08/10/2016

Cancelled

MRED #09197591

$34,900
08/10/2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09312606

$37,900
02/17/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #154370735

$144,000

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

Public Records for 8838 South Wood Street

Taxable ValueLand$2,343Additions$9,656Total$11,999
Tax Record2023$2,538 ($211 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt898 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt898 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,125 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925CountyCOOKAPN25-06-209-032

Schools near 8838 South Wood Street

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

Harlan Community Academy High School
Public9 to 12

Learn Charter - Hunter Perkins Campus
CharterK to 8

Vanderpoel Elementary Magnet School
PublicK to 8

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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8838 South Wood Street is a single family home for sale in Chicago, IL 60620. This property was listed for sale on September 4, 2025 by EXIT Strategy Realty, it's currently listed at $100,000. It has been on the market for a total of 103 days and was last sold on February 23, 2017. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Foster Park Elementary School, Harlan Community Academy High School and Learn Charter - Hunter Perkins Campus. 8838 South Wood Street is a 3-bed, 0-bath, 898 sqft single family home built in 1925.

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