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Welcome to this exquisite, oversized two-story Chicago bungalow, set on a double-wide lot with a private driveway leading to a two-car detached brick garage. This stunning single-family home combines designer-level finishes with classic charm. It offers four spacious bedrooms and three full baths, with one conveniently located on each floor for added comfort. The chef-inspired kitchen is a true centerpiece, featuring high-end finishes and ample space for culinary enthusiasts. Relax year-round in the heated sun porch, newly outfitted with energy-efficient windows, perfect for basking in sunlight during both the winter and summer months. The large living room is enhanced by a cozy fireplace,

$415,000

4 beds3 baths2,900 sq ft

9233 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

5,625 sq ft lot • 2 garage spots • Built 1920

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$399,900

3 beds2 baths1,136 sq ft

2211 S Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018

8,468 sq ft lot • Garage • Built 1969

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$95,000

0 beds— baths— sq ft

6334 S Austin Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

3,258 sq ft lot • Listed 2 days

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Welcome to 3057 East 79th, a solid investment opportunity with serious potential. This building has great bones and sits on a wide lot with plenty of room to add value. It needs work, but that is exactly what makes it such a strong play for anyone looking to bring vision and sweat equity to the table. The layout gives you multiple options whether you want to rehab and rent, renovate for resale, or hold long term. High ceilings, generous room sizes, and a classic Chicago structure make it an easy property to reconfigure or update. Investors will appreciate the upside here with improving rental demand in the area and strong numbers once the renovation is complete. This is not a finished produ

$149,900

8 beds4 baths— sq ft

3057 E 79th Pl, Chicago, IL 60617

4,125 sq ft lot • Built 1927 • Listed 2 days

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Discover a rare find in the city's charming Austin neighborhood within walking distance to Oak Park! Imagine stepping into a home filled with original millwork, vintage moldings, built-ins, solid wood doors, and vintage craftsmanship throughout. This single-family home is ideal for investors, rehabbers, or visionaries with a passion for design. Located on a block lined with beautiful, quintessential Chicago architecture, this home is perfect for buyers looking to make their own mark or contractors and investors seeking a high-potential project. The home offers incredible value and opportunity in a rapidly developing area surrounded by revitalized properties. So, gather your contractor, your

$220,000

3 beds2 baths700 sq ft

5943 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60644

Vintage moldings • Original millwork • Solid wood doors

Property at 3821 N Ottawa Ave, Chicago, IL 60634, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$299,900

3 beds1.5 baths— sq ft

3821 N Ottawa Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Property at 3511 W 61st St, Chicago, IL 60629, 4 beds, 2 baths

$349,000

4 beds2 baths— sq ft

3511 W 61st St, Chicago, IL 60629

Property at 1533 W Thorndale Ave Unit 3W, Chicago, IL 60660, 2 beds, 1 bath

$319,000

2 beds1 bath— sq ft

1533 W Thorndale Ave Unit 3W, Chicago, IL 60660

Property at 1934 W 21st Pl, Chicago, IL 60608, 4 beds, 2 baths

$430,000

4 beds2 baths— sq ft

1934 W 21st Pl, Chicago, IL 60608

Property at 4044 W Potomac Ave, Chicago, IL 60651, 5 beds, 2 baths

$400,000

5 beds2 baths— sq ft

4044 W Potomac Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Property at 4329 S Wood St, Chicago, IL 60609, 5 beds, 3 baths

$195,000

5 beds3 baths— sq ft

4329 S Wood St, Chicago, IL 60609

Property at 1147 E Hyde Park Blvd Unit 1B, Chicago, IL 60615, 3 beds, 2 baths

$175,000

3 beds2 baths1,500 sq ft

1147 E Hyde Park Blvd Unit 1B, Chicago, IL 60615

Property at 7033 N Kedzie Ave #1004, Chicago, IL 60645, 2 beds, 2 baths

$255,000

2 beds2 baths1,500 sq ft

7033 N Kedzie Ave #1004, Chicago, IL 60645

Property at 3600 N Lake Shore Dr #1905, Chicago, IL 60613, 1 bed, 1 bath

$259,900

1 bed1 bath825 sq ft

3600 N Lake Shore Dr #1905, Chicago, IL 60613

Property at 5320 N Sheridan Rd #2109, Chicago, IL 60640, 2 beds, 2 baths

$320,000

2 beds2 baths1,035 sq ft

5320 N Sheridan Rd #2109, Chicago, IL 60640

Property at 5658 S Austin Ave, Chicago, IL 60638, 5 beds, 2 baths

$429,900

5 beds2 baths1,200 sq ft

5658 S Austin Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Property at 9757 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60628, 3 beds, 2 baths

$214,900

3 beds2 baths1,039 sq ft

9757 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

Property at 8845 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60620, 4 beds, 1 bath

$184,900

4 beds1 bath1,134 sq ft

8845 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60620

Property at 8632 S Escanaba Ave, Chicago, IL 60617, 6 beds, 3 baths

$330,000

6 beds3 baths— sq ft

8632 S Escanaba Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

Property at 11723 S Harvard Ave, Chicago, IL 60628, 5 beds, 3 baths

$69,000

5 beds3 baths1,489 sq ft

11723 S Harvard Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

Property at 505 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60620, 13 beds, 9 baths

$425,000

13 beds9 baths— sq ft

505 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60620

Property at 211 E Ohio St #1022, Chicago, IL 60611, 1 bed, 1 bath

$245,000

1 bed1 bath785 sq ft

211 E Ohio St #1022, Chicago, IL 60611

Property at 547 E 89th Pl, Chicago, IL 60619, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$249,900

3 beds1.5 baths1,800 sq ft

547 E 89th Pl, Chicago, IL 60619

Property at 12312 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 60628, 4 beds, 1 bath

$107,000

4 beds1 bath1,698 sq ft

12312 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

Property at 4702 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60644, 4 beds, 2 baths

$449,000

4 beds2 baths— sq ft

4702 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60644

Property at 3504 E 112th St, Chicago, IL 60617, 3 beds, 1 bath

$184,900

3 beds1 bath838 sq ft

3504 E 112th St, Chicago, IL 60617

Property at 611 N Leamington Ave, Chicago, IL 60644, 4 beds, 2 baths

$229,000

4 beds2 baths1,408 sq ft

611 N Leamington Ave, Chicago, IL 60644

Property at 8359 S State St, Chicago, IL 60619, 2 beds, 2 baths

$88,400

2 beds2 baths1,119 sq ft

8359 S State St, Chicago, IL 60619

Property at 2219 N Kilbourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60639, 6 beds, 3 baths

$443,000

6 beds3 baths1,370 sq ft

2219 N Kilbourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Property at Sign in for address, Chicago, IL 60636, 4 beds, 2 baths

$289,000

4 beds2 baths3,493 sq ft

Property at 310 W 105th St, Chicago, IL 60628, 4 beds, 2 baths

$169,999

4 beds2 baths— sq ft

310 W 105th St, Chicago, IL 60628

Property at 4850 S Lake Park Ave #1403, Chicago, IL 60615, 1 bed, 1 bath

$37,500

1 bed1 bath— sq ft

4850 S Lake Park Ave #1403, Chicago, IL 60615

Property at Sign in for address, Chicago, IL 60659, 2 beds, 1 bath

$204,900

2 beds1 bath880 sq ft

Property at Sign in for address, Chicago, IL 60620, 5 beds, 2 baths

$430,000

5 beds2 baths— sq ft

Property at 6941 S East End Ave, Chicago, IL 60649, 3 beds, 3 baths

$335,000

3 beds3 baths2,837 sq ft

6941 S East End Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

Property at 6033 N Sheridan Rd Unit 43H, Chicago, IL 60660, 2 beds, 2 baths

$350,000

2 beds2 baths— sq ft

6033 N Sheridan Rd Unit 43H, Chicago, IL 60660

Property at 10436 S Calumet Ave, Chicago, IL 60628, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$134,999

3 beds1.5 baths3,750 sq ft

10436 S Calumet Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

Property at 128 W 115th St, Chicago, IL 60628, 1 bed, 1 bath

$96,999

1 bed1 bath716 sq ft

128 W 115th St, Chicago, IL 60628

Property at 6624 S Rhodes Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, 6 beds, 2 baths

$380,000

6 beds2 baths— sq ft

6624 S Rhodes Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Property at 6419 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60636, 4 beds, 2 baths

$139,100

4 beds2 baths— sq ft

6419 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60636

Property at 8222 S Kildare Ave, Chicago, IL 60652, 4 beds, 2 baths

$285,000

4 beds2 baths1,025 sq ft

8222 S Kildare Ave, Chicago, IL 60652

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Cheap Homes for Sale in Chicago

There are currently 3806 cheap homes for sale in Chicago at a median listing price of $350K. Some of these homes are "Hot Homes," meaning they're likely to sell quickly. Most homes for sale in Chicago stay on the market for 62 days and receive 3 offers. Popular neighborhoods include Lincoln Park, Lake View, Beverly, Logan Square, and West Loop. This map is refreshed with the newest listings in Chicago every 15 minutes.

In the past month, 1549 homes have been sold in Chicago. In addition to houses in Chicago, there were also 3746 condos, 268 townhouses, and 1482 multi-family units for sale in Chicago last month. Chicago is a fairly walkable city in Cook County with a Walk Score of 77. Chicago is home to approximately 2,691,070 people and 1,261,210 jobs. Find your dream home in Chicago using the tools above. Use filters to narrow your search by price, square feet, beds, and baths to find homes that fit your criteria. Our top-rated real estate agents in Chicago are local experts and are ready to answer your questions about properties, neighborhoods, schools, and the newest listings for sale in Chicago. Our Chicago real estate stats and trends will give you more information about home buying and selling trends in Chicago. If you're looking to sell your home in the Chicago area, our listing agents can help you get the best price. Redfin is redefining real estate and the home buying process in Chicago with industry-leading technology, full-service agents, and lower fees that provide a better value for Redfin buyers and sellers.

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