Affordable Chicago fixer-upper with hardwood floors, finishable basement, fenced yard, and detached 2-car garage. This 2-bed, 1-bath cottage is being sold as-is and is a great opportunity for a contractor, investor, or handy owner-occupant looking to renovate and build equity over time. Located on Chicago's Southeast Side, within reach of the former U.S. Steel South Works site, where the Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park / Quantum Shore Chicago development is underway. Buyer may also wish to explore possible ADU or coach house potential, subject to zoning, lot size, setbacks, block limits, owner-occupancy requirements, permits, and City approval. Buyer to verify all information. 2 bedrooms / 1 bathroom 626 sq. ft. home 2,900 sq. ft. lot Built in 1873 Hardwood floors Finishable basement / additional storage or future usable space Fenced yard Detached 2-car garage Exterior siding As-is fixer-upper Value-add opportunity Potential ADU/coach house exploration area - buyer to verify Near major Southeast Side redevelopment activity
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07248256
Oct 19, 2009
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$65,000
$104/sq ft
Sep 10, 2009
Pending
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Aug 10, 2009
Price Changed (Price Change)
$65,000
$104/sq ft
Jul 12, 2009
Price Changed (Price Change)
$70,000
$112/sq ft
Jul 4, 2009
Relisted (Reactivated)
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Jul 3, 2009
Listing Removed
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Jun 17, 2009
Listed
$75,000
$120/sq ft
Do you need a home that is close to a great school? Here is a nice, very clean home with a school nearby. Great neighborhood, move in ready for you. There is a full finished basement that you can have 2 more bedrooms added, or tv room, den, playroom. Home is being sold as is.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$423 (+2.5%)
$1,450 + $5,250
$6,700
2022
$413 (+2.3%)
$1,595 + $405
$2,000
2021
$403 (−68.5%)
$1,595 + $405
$2,000
2020
$1,280 (−0.2%)
$1,595 + $4,138
$5,733
2019
$1,283 (+1.7%)
$1,595 + $4,776
$6,371
2018
$1,262 (+11.2%)
$1,595 + $4,776
$6,371
2017
$1,135 (+7.5%)
$1,450 + $3,809
$5,259
2016
$1,056 (+9.3%)
$1,450 + $3,809
$5,259
2015
$966 (−10.9%)
$1,450 + $3,809
$5,259
2014
$1,084 (+2.1%)
$1,160 + $4,668
$5,828
2013
$1,062 (+1.3%)
$1,160 + $4,668
$5,828
2012
$1,048 (−8.2%)
$1,160 + $4,668
$5,828
2011
$1,141 (−0.4%)
$1,740 + $5,287
$7,027
2010
$1,146 (+4.4%)
$1,740 + $5,287
$7,027
2009
$1,098 (+249.0%)
$1,740 + $5,287
$7,027
2008
$315
$2,552 + $5,981
$8,533
2007
$2,552 + $5,981
$8,533
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2,900 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
626
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
626
Year built
1873
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
26071600020000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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 • 60617
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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36
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77
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52
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37
25
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Jul
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Sun exposure
67/ 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.
8.4 hrs
3.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 10003 S Exchange Ave
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