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Property Description
Investors and Homebuyer looking to add sweat equity, bring your skills and some TLC. This corner lot, oversized, 4+bedroom brick bungalow offers solid bones, and endless potential for the right buyer. While the property needs updates and repairs, its durable brick exterior, original hardwood floors, and generous room sizes create a strong foundation for renovation. It also features a full unfinished basement/detached garage and fenced backyard. Located in an established neighborhood, close to expressway and public transportation, this fixer upper has the potential to become a highvalue resale once it's restored. A must see, so don't let this beauty get by.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8101 S Harvard Ave
General
- Price: $197,000
- Taxes: $1,906 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12576484
- Updated: 3/13/2026
- Added to Site: 47 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Appliances: Range
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Chatham
- County: Cook
- Township: Auburn
- Driving Directions: hwy94 to 79th St west .-S/Harvard
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,788
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1926
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 30 x 124
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1926
- Tax Amount: $1,906
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 20332170010000
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Schools
Schools serving 8101 S Harvard Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Westcott Elementary School 409 West 80th Street, Chicago, IL 60620 | PK-8 | 0.2 mi |
Hirsch Metropolitan High School 7740 South Ingleside Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 | 9-12 | 1.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 8101 S Harvard Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/07/2026
Price Reduced
$197,000
-13.97%
MLS
2/24/2026
Listed
$229,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 8101 S Harvard Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$1,906
5%
$15,000
—
2022
$1,819
—
$15,000
—
2021
$1,811
8%
$15,000
14%
2020
$1,683
3%
$13,140
-8%
2019
$1,629
2%
$14,283
—
2018
$1,600
10%
$14,283
41%
2017
$1,458
-5%
$10,148
—
2016
$1,532
11%
$10,148
—
2015
$1,379
-5%
$10,148
-2%
2014
$1,448
3%
$10,373
—
2013
$1,408
—
$10,373
—
2012
$1,414
—
$10,373
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 8101 S Harvard Ave
8101 S Harvard Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620 (MLS# 12576484) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 8101 S Harvard Avenue is currently listed for $197,000 and was received on February 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 8101 S Harvard Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Chatham? You can browse all Chatham real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

