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Property Description
PRICED BELOW MARKET - Investor / Rehab Opportunity in Avalon Park. Solid brick bungalow on a two-parcel offering featuring the main home plus adjacent side parcel providing additional outdoor space and flexibility. Recent improvements include newer furnace, newer water heater, and tuck-pointing updates. Bright sun-filled living room, primary bedroom with walk-in closet, full unfinished basement, and unfinished attic offer excellent expansion and value-add potential. Detached garage is being sold as-is and likely requires repair or replacement - priced accordingly. Ideal for investors, rehabbers, or buyers looking to build equity. Conveniently located near parks, public transportation, shopping, and expressways. Sold strictly as-is. Cash, conventional, and rehab financing welcome. Preview Sunday 5/17 from 12:00-3:00 PM
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8129 S Cornell Ave
General
- Price: $139,000
- Taxes: $1,051 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12648716
- Updated: Today (5/14/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Avalon Park
- County: Cook
- Township: Hyde Park
- Driving Directions: From I-90/I-94 (Dan Ryan Expressway), take 79th St east to Stony Island Ave, head south to 81st St, then east to Cornell Ave and south to the property.
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: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,008
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1923
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 4512
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1923
- Tax Amount: $1,051.94
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 20361120150000
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Schools
Schools serving 8129 S Cornell Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Caldwell Elementary Academy Of Math & Sci 8546 South Cregier Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School 2100 East 87th Street, Chicago, IL 60617 | 9-11 | 0.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 8129 S Cornell Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/14/2026
Listed
$139,000
85.33%
MLS
3/04/1998
Sold
$75,000
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Public Record
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 8129 S Cornell Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$851
—
$9,300
-7%
2023
$851
8%
$10,000
—
2022
$791
-2%
$10,000
—
2021
$805
-24%
$10,000
-3%
2020
$1,055
-1%
$10,320
-10%
2019
$1,064
-33%
$11,467
—
2018
$1,586
-28%
$11,467
-16%
2017
$2,202
-1%
$13,604
—
2016
$2,225
11%
$13,604
—
2015
$2,012
8%
$13,604
8%
2014
$1,861
3%
$12,601
—
2013
$1,814
—
$12,601
—
2012
$1,813
—
$12,601
—
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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8129 S Cornell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617 (MLS# 12648716) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 8129 S Cornell Avenue is currently listed for $139,000 and was received on May 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 8129 S Cornell Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Avalon Park? You can browse all Avalon Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

