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Property Description
**SPACE, POTENTIAL, AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE IT YOUR OWN!** Welcome to 8640 S Vernon Avenue, a 4-bedroom, 2-bath Chicago home offering plenty of possibilities for buyers ready to bring their personal style and vision to life. With a spacious layout, a partially finished basement offering additional flexible space, and a 2-car garage, this property provides a great starting point for its next chapter. The home needs some love and personal updates, but that's where the opportunity begins! Refresh the existing spaces, introduce modern finishes, and create a home that reflects your taste without paying a premium for someone else's design choices. Whether you're looking for a renovation project or an investment opportunity, this property deserves a closer look. Situated in Chicago's Chatham community, the property offers convenient access to 87th Street shopping and dining, Chatham Market, Tuley Park, Nat King Cole Park, CTA bus routes, the Red Line, Metra Electric service, and I-94. The area's established commercial corridors, neighborhood amenities, and transportation options add to the property's appeal. BRING YOUR IDEAS, YOUR CONTRACTOR, AND YOUR VISION-THE NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8640 S Vernon Ave
General
- Price: $125,000
- Taxes: $2,284 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12780634
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Chatham
- County: Cook
- Township: Hyde Park
- Driving Directions: 87th Street E/W to Vernon 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: None
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,998
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Year Built: 1936
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 30 x 168
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1936
- Tax Amount: $2,284.02
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 20344090290000
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Schools
Schools serving 8640 S Vernon Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Dixon Elementary School, Chicago, IL 8306 South Saint Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 | 7-8 | 0.4 mi |
Pirie Elementary Fine Arts & Academic C 650 East 85th Street, Chicago, IL 60619 | K-6 | 0.4 mi |
Harlan Community Academy High School 9652 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60628 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 8640 S Vernon Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$2,328
—
$16,900
-1%
2023
$2,328
30%
$17,000
—
2022
$1,794
5%
$17,000
—
2021
$1,707
-3%
$17,000
1%
2020
$1,762
—
$16,833
-10%
2019
$1,757
2%
$18,704
—
2018
$1,730
-7%
$18,704
-1%
2017
$1,853
-18%
$18,885
—
2016
$2,250
-15%
$18,885
—
2015
$2,637
415%
$18,885
16%
2014
$512
—
$16,339
—
2013
$514
7%
$16,339
—
2012
$481
—
$16,339
—
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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8640 S Vernon Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 (MLS# 12780634) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 8640 S Vernon Avenue is currently listed for $125,000 and was received on October 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 8640 S Vernon 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.
