8544 Essex Avenue — Chicago, IL 60617
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Chicago, IL 60617

8544 Essex Avenue

$329,900
5 beds · 4 baths · 3,800 sqft
Listed at $329,900 7 days on market $5,344/yr taxes
01About this home

Welcome to 8544 S Essex Ave-an impressive 5-bedroom, 4-bath jumbo brick bungalow home offering over 3,500 sq ft across three finished levels, updated eight years ago and meticulously maintained. A gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, and a mix of quartz and granite countertops flows seamlessly into a sun-filled family room and out to a patio deck-perfect for everyday living and effortless entertaining. Thoughtful touches include high ceilings on the second level, keyless entry, digital thermostat, and USB outlet plugs in all rooms to keep everyone powered up. The expansive primary suite is a true retreat with double-sink vanity, separate glass shower, whirlpool tub, walk-in closet, and a private deck. The second level features three bedrooms and two full baths on the same floor, plus a second deck for fresh-air breaks. Need flexibility? Use the 4th or 5th bedroom as a home office, fitness room, or guest space. Each floor spans over 1,000 sq ft and includes a full bath for optimal convenience. The full, finished walkout basement extends your living space with an entertainer's wet bar, large recreation area, walk-in laundry room, a bedroom, and a full bath-ideal for movie nights, game days, or multigenerational living. Outside, enjoy a spacious yard and a 2.5-car garage. Set on a quiet block with easy highway access, this home delivers space, comfort, and value! Property SOLD AS-IS

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$329,900
List price
3,800
Square feet
5
Bedrooms
4 full
Bathrooms
1926
Year built
0.09 ac
Lot size
2.5
Garage spaces
$5,344
Annual taxes
Bungalow
Style
7
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerStainless Steel Appliance(s)
Parking
Garage Door OpenerGarageGarage OwnedDetached
Construction
Brick
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
  • Subway 0.6 mi
  • Maya's Pizza 0.6 mi
  • Birrieria Ocotlan 0.7 mi
  • El Progreso 0.7 mi
  • El Jacalito 0.7 mi
  • Carl's Red Hots 0.7 mi
  • Cecy's Molino De Masa 0.6 mi
  • Save-A-Lot 0.6 mi
  • BP Shop 0.6 mi
  • Citgo 0.7 mi
  • La Fruteria 0.8 mi
  • Macias Produce 0.8 mi
  • Eckersall Park 0.4 mi
  • Jesse Owens Park 0.6 mi
  • Bessemer (Henry) Park 0.6 mi
  • Dinah Washington Park 0.8 mi
  • Russell Square Park 0.8 mi
  • Dougherty Park 1.0 mi
  • Dulce's Café 0.7 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.9 mi
  • Urban Luxe Café 1.0 mi
  • Dunkin' 1.1 mi
  • Heritage Cafe 1.1 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

Feb 20, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
EXIT Strategy Realty
$329,900
Jul 6, 2007
Sold
RE/MAX Cumberland · 89 days on market
$166,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by EXIT Strategy Realty · Fosta Wilson · 773-982-5397
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12573141
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