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12025 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL, 60628

3beds
2baths
1,295sqft
$160,000
$124price/sqft
$1,369/moest. monthly cost
$54,760/yrincome needed

About This Home

One of the best deals in the area! Great value for a single family residence, or the perfect investor unit. Completely renovated and move-in ready, this charming South Prairie corner lot home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths with plenty of space and natural light throughout. Featuring original hardwood floors in parts of the home, this property blends classic character with modern updates. One bedroom is conveniently located on the main level, while the fully finished basement includes an additional bedroom or office space, den, and full bath - perfect for guests, working from home, or extra living space. Enjoy the large fenced backyard on a spacious corner lot, ideal for entertaining, pets, or relaxing outdoors. Property conveyed as-is but inspections welcome. New gutters. Appliances included: washer, dryer, stove, and refrigerator. This home is ready for its next owner to move right in and enjoy. This home is NOT for rent.

Getting Around

54
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
52
TransitGood Transit
47
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

3/10
Curtis Elementary SchoolGrades PK-80.8 mi
1/10
Corliss High SchoolGrades 9-122.3 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1908

Materials

  • Construction materials: Brick,Frame

Notable Dates

  • Major remodel year: 2025

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range,Bar Fridge,Washer,Dryer

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Finished,Full

Bedroom2

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 224
  • Dimensions: 14X16

Bedroom3

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 100
  • Dimensions: 10X10

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Bonus Room

  • Level: Basement
  • Area: 168
  • Dimensions: 08X21

Features

  • 1st Floor Bedroom
  • Flooring: Hardwood,Laminate
  • Finished area below ground: 400

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,695
  • Total interior livable area: 1,295 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 168
  • Dimensions: 12X14

Laundry

  • Level: Basement
  • Area: 180
  • Dimensions: 10X18

Living Room

  • Features: Flooring (Laminate)
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 260
  • Dimensions: 20X13

Master Bedroom

  • Features: Flooring (Laminate)
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 130
  • Dimensions: 10X13

Office

  • Level: Basement
  • Area: 130
  • Dimensions: 10X13

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: No Disability Access

Details

  • Parcel number: 25271120100000
  • Special condition: None

Features

  • Stories: 2

Lot

  • Lot size: 3,125 sqft
  • Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot size dimensions: 25x125

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
    Cold WaveVery High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Tornado
Inland Flooding
Winter Weather
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties

Flood
Other
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $809$9,708
Home Insurance *$200$2,400
Property Taxes $230$2,760
Electricity $130$1,569
Total$1,369$16,428
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$46,937/yr
40% on housing$41,070/yr
45% on housing$36,506/yr

Illinois FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 1,961Commercial: 62
Total Premiums$4.35M
Total Exposure$370.02M

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 15.1%
15.1%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.8%
-0.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$124This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 60628$109
Cook County$225

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 60628$119
Cook County$219

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

DateEventPrice
2026-07-30Listed for sale$160,000
2026-06-30Contingent$160,000
2026-06-24Listed for sale$160,000
2026-06-01Contingent$160,000
2026-05-28Listed for sale$160,000
2024-09-03Listing removed$1,750
2024-09-01Listed for rent$1,750
2024-09-01Listing removed$1,750
2024-07-16Listed for rent$1,750
2024-07-16Listing removed--
2024-06-07Listed for rent$1,750
2019-10-10Listing removed$1,350
2019-09-03Price change$1,350
2019-08-21Price change$1,200
2019-08-16Listed for rent$995
2017-09-19Listing removed$1,225
2017-09-11Listed for rent$1,225
2015-02-13Sold$12,500
2015-01-17Listed for sale$15,000
2009-01-08Sold$125,000
2008-05-05Sold$18,000
2004-12-27Sold$115,000
2002-04-19Sold$110,000
1995-08-18Sold$35,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentLaraine Hanson
BrokerageLaraine Hanson

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