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About this home
Discover this beautifully maintained, vintage oversized bungalow in Chicago's historic Chatham neighborhood, offering an expansive layout perfect for any buyer ready, willing, and able to make it their own. This residence proudly embraces its authentic character with classic wood paneling on many walls and retro popcorn ceilings in select rooms, seamlessly paired with critical modern upgrades including a brand-new roof, new boiler, and new hot water tank. The exceptionally large bedrooms and two full bathrooms create a spacious, private oasis with plenty of room to stretch out, work from home, or unwind. Situated on a gorgeous, quiet block of pristine single-family homes just steps from King Drive, this property offers a rare opportunity to join a welcoming community, immerse yourself in Chatham's rich history, and build your own lasting legacy. Home is livable. Sold as-is. Agent Related to Seller.
Chatham, located between 75th Street and 95th Street, is a residential and historic Chicago neighborhood with brick bungalow blocks and broad, tree-lined boulevards. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around 79th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue, where storefront corridors, barbershops, bakeries, and longtime eateries set a steady, street-level rhythm. Architecture leans toward classic Chicago bungalows and sturdy mid-century apartment buildings, with tidy front lawns and deep setbacks. The Chatham Club anchors local culture with live music and a storied room that still feels intimate. Simeon Career Academy’s campus adds a civic scale, while nearby green space at Tuley Park brings courts, fields, and open lawns into the weekly routine.
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Offer insights
8118 S Rhodes Ave · $215,000
$216K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $216K+ is a strong offer
SALE-TO-LIST
100.2%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$215,000
Median list price in this area is $383,885. (79% higher than this home)
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
First-floor bedroom
First-floor full bathroom
Separate dining room
Storm door(s)
Screens, window treatments and drapes
Finished full basement
9 total rooms
Decorative fireplace in the living room
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms total
Master bedroom located on the second floor (approx. 12 x 19)
Bedroom 2 on the second floor (approx. 10 x 14)
Bedroom 3 on the second floor (approx. 12 x 10)
Bedroom 4 on the main floor (approx. 12 x 8)
Bedroom 5 on the main floor (approx. 12 x 8)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Kitchen with eating area/table space (approx. 13 x 11)
Cooktop
Oven
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Basement laundry (approx. 6 x 16)
Gas dryer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Washer
Flooring
Carpet throughout main living areas and bedrooms
Ceramic tile in the kitchen
Heating & cooling
Steam heating
Exterior features
Patio
Lot is less than 0.25 acre
Lot features: none noted
Home design
Detached single-family home
2-story residence
Fee simple ownership
Property is over 100 years old
Built before 1978
Parking
Parking details not provided
Security
No security features listed
Construction
Brick construction
Brick/mortar foundation
Shake roof
Utilities
Water from Lake Michigan and public supply
Public sewer
Electric service with circuit breakers
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Community has sidewalks, street lights and paved streets
Financial info
Tax exemptions: Homeowner and Senior
Electricity and solar
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This is a new listing, so no sales records exist yet. As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$2,117 (+4.6%)
$2,790 + $13,210
$16,000
2022
$2,025 (+0.6%)
$4,650 + $11,350
$16,000
2021
$2,012 (+2.7%)
$4,650 + $11,350
$16,000
2020
$1,959 (−0.5%)
$3,348 + $11,030
$14,378
2019
$1,970 (+1,075.5%)
$3,348 + $12,628
$15,976
2018
$168 (−49.7%)
$3,348 + $12,628
$15,976
2017
$333 (−45.0%)
$2,976 + $13,419
$16,395
2016
$605 (+4.1%)
$2,976 + $13,419
$16,395
2015
$581 (+0.9%)
$2,976 + $13,419
$16,395
2014
$576 (−0.3%)
$2,604 + $11,355
$13,959
2013
$578 (+6.7%)
$2,604 + $11,355
$13,959
2012
$542 (−5.1%)
$2,604 + $11,355
$13,959
2011
$571 (+10.6%)
$3,720 + $12,096
$15,816
2010
$516 (+6.6%)
$3,720 + $12,096
$15,816
2009
$484 (−8.3%)
$3,720 + $12,096
$15,816
2008
$528 (−11.6%)
$4,017 + $13,888
$17,905
2007
$598
$4,017 + $13,888
$17,905
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,720 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,844
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,844
Year built
1922
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
20342180230000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
RS-2
Residential Single-Unit (Detached House) District
The primary purpose of the RS districts is to accommodate the development of detached houses on individual lots. It is intended that RS zoning be applied in areas where the land-use pattern is characterized predominately by detached houses on individual lots or where such a land use pattern is desired in the future. The Zoning Ordinance includes three RS districts - RS2 - which are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements and floor area ratios.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Library
Recreation
Cemetery
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Chicago, IL • 60619
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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77
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52
52
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37
25
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Feb
Mar
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May
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Jul
Aug
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Oct
Nov
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Sun exposure
64/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Chicago. There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.5 hrs
3.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 8118 S Rhodes Ave
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $152,000 and $276,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $152K to $276K.