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Property Description
Beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 3-bath home in the South Chicago neighborhood. The main level features a spacious living room, remodeled dining room/kitchen with stainless steel appliances, two bedrooms, and a full bathroom. The second level offers 2 bedrooms (one of them the huge master), and a second full bath. The finished basement includes a large family room, utility area, laundry room, a fifth bedroom, and a third full bath. Never worry about finding parking with the spaces in the back. Property has lots of modern finishes and updates throughout. Conveniently located near I-90 and Lake Shore Dr, as well as public transportation, schools, parks, shopping areas, and restaurants. Move-in ready and full of charm!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8611 S Kingston Ave
General
- Price: $249,900
- Taxes: $684 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12638256
- Updated: Today (5/5/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes
Location
- Area: CHI - South Chicago
- County: Cook
- Township: Hyde Park
- Driving Directions: 87th St to Kingston, North to 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: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Cape Cod
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,800
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1925
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2026
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Standard Chicago Lot
- Lot Dimensions: 3750
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1925
- Tax Amount: $684.44
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 21313270040000
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Schools
Schools serving 8611 S Kingston Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Coles Elementary Language Academy 8441 South Yates Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60617 | K-8 | 0.3 mi |
Bowen High School 2710 East 89th Street, Chicago, IL 60617 | 9-11 | 0.4 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 8611 S Kingston Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/05/2026
Listed
$249,900
85.11%
MLS
11/25/2009
Sold
$135,000
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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 8611 S Kingston Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$566
7%
$6,000
—
2022
$531
-1%
$6,000
—
2021
$537
-57%
$6,000
-31%
2020
$1,256
—
$8,739
-10%
2019
$1,262
2%
$9,711
—
2018
$1,240
-15%
$9,711
-4%
2017
$1,459
-5%
$10,154
—
2016
$1,534
11%
$10,154
—
2015
$1,380
29%
$10,154
22%
2014
$1,072
3%
$8,346
—
2013
$1,040
42%
$8,346
—
2012
$730
—
$8,346
—
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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8611 S Kingston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617 (MLS# 12638256) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 8611 S Kingston Avenue is currently listed for $249,900 and was received on May 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 8611 S Kingston Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in South Chicago? You can browse all South Chicago real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

