8544 S Essex Avenue
Chicago, IL 60617

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Welcome to 8544 S Essex Ave-an impressive 5-bedroom, 4-bath jumbo brick bungalow home offering over 3,500 sq ft across three finished levels, updated eight years ago and meticulously maintained. A gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, and a mix of quartz and granite countertops flows seamlessly into a sun-filled family room and out to a patio deck-perfect for everyday living and effortless entertaining. Thoughtful touches include high ceilings on the second level, keyless entry, digital thermostat, and USB outlet plugs in all rooms to keep everyone powered up. The expansive primary suite is a true retreat with double-sink vanity, separate glass shower, whirlpool tub, walk-in closet, and a private deck. The second level features three bedrooms and two full baths on the same floor, plus a second deck for fresh-air breaks. Need flexibility? Use the 4th or 5th bedroom as a home office, fitness room, or guest space. Each floor spans over 1,000 sq ft and includes a full bath for optimal convenience. The full, finished walkout basement extends your living space with an entertainer's wet bar, large recreation area, walk-in laundry room, a bedroom, and a full bath-ideal for movie nights, game days, or multigenerational living. Outside, enjoy a spacious yard and a 2.5-car garage. Set on a quiet block with easy highway access, this home delivers space, comfort, and value!

Features

• Property Type: Single Family Home
• Sub Type: Detached Single
• Listing Status: Active
• County/Area: Cook County
• Zip Code: 60617
• Year Built: 1926
• Age: 91-100 Years
• School District: 299
• Sq.Ft.: 3,800 sq ft
• Style: Bungalow
• Total Rooms: 9
• Bedrooms: 5
• Full Baths: 4
• Basement: Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
• Garage: 2.5 Car
• # of Parking Spaces: 2.5
• Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
• Baths: 4
• APRX_TOTAL_FIN_SQFT: 1400
• Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
• Attic: Pull Down Stair
• Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
• Bath Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
• Bedrooms Possible: 5
• Below Grade Finished Area: 1400
• Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
• Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
• Construction Materials: Brick
• Cooling: Central Air
• Dining Room: Separate
• Directions: EAST TO 87TH AND 2 BLKS NORTH TO ESSEX
• East: 2400
• Electric: Circuit Breakers
• Exterior Features: Balcony
• Flooring: Hardwood
• Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
• General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Interstate Access
• Heating: Natural Gas
• Interior Features: Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
• Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
• Living Area Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
• Lot Features: Landscaped
• Main Type: Residential
• Master Association Fee: No
• Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached
• Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
• Rebuilt (Y/N): Yes
• Rebuilt Year: 2017
• Rehab (Y/N): Yes
• Rehab Year: 2017
• Roof: Shake
• Rooms: Bedroom 5
• Sewer: Public Sewer
• South: 8544
• Special Service Area: N
• Tax Annual Amount: 5344.25
• Tax Year: 2024
• Township: Hyde Park
• Type Detached: 2 Stories
• Water Source: Lake Michigan
• Window Features: Screens