A Thoughtfully Updated Home in Auburn Gresham - Discover 8521 S Carpenter, updated top to bottom with a modern kitchen, new roof, and stylish finishes, offering both comfort and character, and giving you the flexibility to live, host, or create. With 4 bedrooms-one on the main floor, three upstairs-this layout adapts to your needs. Sunlight streams through the living and dining rooms, illuminating refinished hardwood floors. The kitchen is refreshed with elegant cabinetry, granite surfaces, and an allowance toward a new 4-piece stainless steel appliance set-so you can choose the look that fits your style. Bathrooms have been reimagined with clean-lined vanities, tasteful fixtures, and quality tile that complements without overpowering. The essentials are solid: upgraded furnace components and water heater inside, and central air. Located in Auburn Gresham, you're a short distance from parks, transit, shops, and everyday amenities - combining convenience with neighborhood access. This modern, stylish property is ready for you to make it home! And to sweeten the deal, purchasing this home may qualify you for up to $17,500 in free grant money!
New
$239,900
8521 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60620
4beds
1,345sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1893
4,725 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$178/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stylish finishesModern kitchenElegant cabinetryRefinished hardwood floorsGranite surfacesTasteful fixturesQuality tile
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 16, 2025 at 02:56pm
Listing courtesy of:
Timothy Boyde 773-969-6579,
EXIT Strategy Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12533815
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space)
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X16
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,345 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 4,725 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 35X135
Details
- Parcel number: 20324190080000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1893
- Major remodel year: 2020
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $178/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $89,990
- Annual tax amount: $1,899
- Date on market: 12/16/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $239,900-4%$178/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12533815 Report a problem | ||
| 11/23/2025 | Listing removed | $250,000$186/sqft |
Source: EXIT Realty broker feed #12482860 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2025 | Listing removed | $250,000$186/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12482860 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $250,000+177.8%$186/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12482860 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2007 | Sold | $90,000-37.5%$67/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #06550467 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,899 +2.6% | $8,999 |
| 2022 | $1,851 +2.3% | $8,999 |
| 2021 | $1,810 -30% | $8,999 -22.5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,660/mo
Principal & interest
$1200
Property taxes
$376
Home insurance
$84
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Gresham
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Gresham Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Hirsch Metropolitan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 299
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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