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Property Description
MOVE-IN READY SOUTH CHICAGO GEM WITH UPDATES! Welcome to 8639 S Burnham Ave - a spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom family home offering the perfect blend of comfort, function, and value. This well-maintained property features significant recent updates including a NEW ROOF, NEW WINDOWS, and NEW CENTRAL HEATING system. The thoughtful layout provides ample living space with separate dining area and generous bedrooms. Enjoy outdoor living in the private yard - perfect for gardening, entertaining, or family activities. The 2-car garage offers secure parking and additional storage options. Positioned in an established South Chicago neighborhood with convenient access to transportation, shopping, and schools. This versatile property presents an exceptional opportunity for homebuyers seeking a move-in ready residence or investors looking to add a solid rental property to their portfolio. Don't miss this chance to own a well-maintained home with recent updates in a stable neighborhood. Schedule your showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8639 S Burnham Ave
General
- Price: $195,000
- Taxes: $1,476 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12342564
- Updated: 9/17/2025
- Added to Site: 308 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Partially
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 2
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: On Site, Detached, Garage
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: CHI - South Chicago
- County: Cook
- Township: Hyde Park
- Driving Directions: FROM 87TH ST & STONY ISLAND AVE: -Head S on Stony Island Ave for 0.5 miles. -Turn E on 91st St, continue for 1.1 miles. -Turn N on Burnham Ave. -Property is on the E side of street between 86th and 87th St.
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: Wall Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior Const.: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,296
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1924
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 4687
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1924
- Tax Amount: $1,476.92
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 21314220140000
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Schools
Schools serving 8639 S Burnham Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mireles Elementary Academy 9000 South Exchange Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617 | K-8 | 0.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 8639 S Burnham Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/25/2025
Price Reduced
$195,000
-7.14%
MLS
4/18/2025
Listed
$210,000
—
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 8639 S Burnham Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$1,477
3%
$7,000
—
2022
$1,440
2%
$7,000
—
2021
$1,408
-43%
$7,000
-37%
2020
$2,461
—
$11,047
-10%
2019
$2,466
2%
$12,275
—
2018
$2,425
-5%
$12,275
3%
2017
$2,564
7%
$11,911
—
2016
$2,386
9%
$11,911
—
2015
$2,183
13%
$11,911
14%
2014
$1,931
2%
$10,409
—
2013
$1,893
1%
$10,409
—
2012
$1,868
—
$10,409
—
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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8639 S Burnham Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617 (MLS# 12342564) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 8639 S Burnham Avenue is currently listed for $195,000 and was received on April 18, 2025. Want to learn more about 8639 S Burnham 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.

