7955 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL, 60617
About This Home
This beautifully renovated brick home blends timeless character and elevated modern design living across three thoughtfully designed levels. Offering 5 spacious bedrooms and 3 fully renovated bathrooms, every detail has been curated to deliver both style and functionality. A spacious front porch welcomes you into a sun-filled living room, where a crisp fireplace and oversized windows create a warm, inviting first impression. The open layout flows effortlessly into a refined dining space, complete with custom millwork, crown molding, and a statement chandelier-perfect for hosting or everyday living. The newly designed kitchen is both sleek and functional, featuring white shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and generous prep space for gathering and entertaining. Upstairs, a loft-style suite offers a private retreat with fresh finishes and a designer bathroom, while the fully finished basement expands your living possibilities with a wet bar and flexible space ideal for a media room, gym, guest suite, or home office. Throughout the home, you'll find sophisticated thoughtful finishes with herringbone tile, modern vanities, quartz, along with spacious bedrooms filled with natural light. Step outside to enjoy covered porches and a fenced backyard designed for relaxing or entertaining, plus the convenience of a two-car garage. Set on a quiet, tree-lined street near parks, schools, and transit, this move-in-ready home offers the perfect balance of character, space, and modern updates-an inviting place to call home.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Good Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1923
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Construction materials: Brick
Notable Dates
- Major remodel year: 2025
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry features: In Unit
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished,Full
Bedroom2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10X12
Bedroom3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10X11
Bedroom4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 10X14
Bedroom5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 11X14
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12X14
Family Room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 609
- Dimensions: 21X29
Features
- Wet Bar,1st Floor Bedroom,1st Floor Full Bath,Walk-In Closet(s),Quartz Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood,Laminate
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative,Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Attic: Finished
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas,Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,418
- Total interior livable area: 2,418 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (SolidSurfaceCounter,Updated Kitchen),Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 12X15
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 77
- Dimensions: 11X7
Living Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 14X15
Master Bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl),Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12X13
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 21311040240000
- Special condition: None
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 3,125 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 25X125
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener,Yes,Detached,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,693 | $20,316 |
| Home Insurance * | $288 | $3,456 |
| Property Taxes | $482 | $5,784 |
| Electricity | $185 | $2,231 |
| Total | $2,648 | $31,776 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Illinois FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | Contingent | $335,000 |
| 2026-04-10 | Listed for sale | $335,000 |
| 2026-03-30 | Listing removed | $345,000 |
| 2026-03-06 | Price change | $345,000 |
| 2026-01-16 | Listed for sale | $355,000 |
| 2026-01-16 | Listing removed | $355,000 |
| 2026-01-08 | Price change | $355,000 |
| 2025-10-22 | Listed for sale | $365,000 |
| 2025-06-10 | Sold | $98,000 |
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