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Property Description
Affectionately Known As West-Chesterfield Embraces This South Chatam All Brick Vintage Totally Renovated Dutch-Styled Georgian! New Concrete, Railings, and New Shingled-Covered 19X08 Large Front Porch! Extra Deep Rear Yard An Urban Gardner Delight, Revamped Deck, and Re-Enforced New Framing Around Plus New Roof and Service Door On Detached 2-Car Garage! Very New Shaker Style Kitchen Cabinets Topped With Elegant Cove Molding, Tiled Back-Splash, and Hardware, Popular Quartz Counter-Tops, New Dishwasher, Microwave, Lighting Everywhere! All Stainless-Steel Appliances. Discover A 1St Floor Multi-Purpose Formal Or In-Formal Dining, Or 4Th Bedroom, Or In-Home Office, Or Den Or Hobby Room At Rear Of Home, You Decide! Brand New 1St Floor Half-Bath Located Adjacent To Kitchen Conveniently Near Side Door and Added During Extensive Renovation For A Total Of 1 Full and 2 Half Baths, Adds Up To A Bath On All 3 Levels! Formal Living Room Has New Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring Creating A Cohesive Flow Throughout Entire 1St Floor, A Craftsman Style Original Refreshed Oak Staircase Leading To Upper-Level Landing With Built-In Linen Cabinet, New Neutral Plush Carpet Also Found in All 3 Bedrooms With Attractive Architectural Details, Plus A Brand New Full Bath. New Ceiling Fans Abound! Find Another Brand New Half Bath, Utility, Laundry, and Recreation Areas in Newly Painted Walls and Floors Full Unfinished Basement Awaiting Your Creativity! Added Intangibles-Improvements Include, New Electric Panel and Wiring, New Ground Fault Adapters, Furnace Recently Cleaned and Serviced, New Duct-Work, Exterior Tuck-Pointing Where Needed, All Ceilings, Walls, Doors, and Trim Painted in A Appealing Neutral Tone, Additional Blown-In Insulation in Attic, New Hardware On All Exterior Doors, Downspouts and Gutters Replaced Where Needed, Sums Up A Well Loved Home With Lots Of Character Needing Only Your Moving in and Simply Enjoying! This Is An Estate-Sale Offered-As-Is, But Can Easily Accept Fha Financing! Exactly Suited For Ambitious Buyer Wanting Easy Commute To Work, Dining, and Shopping in A Beloved Lifetime Neighborhood Well Known For The Previous Generation Passing On Their Home To The Next Generation Who Tends To Stay Put! You Can Stop Searching For A Distinctive Totally Renewed Home! Move On This 1 Quickly!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8720 S Michigan Ave
General
- Price: $250,000
- Taxes: $1,413 (2022)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12343717
- Updated: 11/7/2025
- Added to Site: 271 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, Pantry
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: Cable TV, Security System, Security Cameras
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access, Historical District
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Off-Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Chatham
- County: Cook
- Township: Hyde Park
- Subdivision: Chatham Park Place
- Driving Directions: (VIA) 2-BLOCKS EAST OF I-94 (DAN RYAN) NEAR 87TH STREET EAST EXIT, PROCEED EAST OF INTERSTATE 3-BLOCKS TO INDIANA SOUTH 1-BLOCK TO 88TH STREET WEST 1-BLOCK TO MICHIGAN NORTH TO 8720 (CHICAGO BRICK GEORGIAN) ON WEST SIDE OF STREET. THANKS
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: Georgian
- Architectural Style: Georgian
- Model: DUTCH-STYLED GEORGIAN 2-STORY
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,765
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1918
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2025
Manufactured Home
- Model: DUTCH-STYLED GEORGIAN 2-STORY
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: None
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 30 x 160
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1918
- Tax Amount: $1,413.83
- Tax Year: 2022
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 25031010310000
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Schools
Schools serving 8720 S Michigan Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Gillespie Elementary School 9301 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60619 | PK-8 | 0.7 mi |
Harlan Community Academy High School 9652 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60628 | 9-12 | 1.3 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 8720 S Michigan Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/03/2025
Price Reduced
$250,000
-1.77%
MLS
9/02/2025
Price Reduced
$254,500
-3.6%
MLS
8/20/2025
Price Reduced
$264,000
-3.3%
MLS
6/25/2025
Price Reduced
$273,000
-3.87%
MLS
4/21/2025
Listed
$284,000
68.05%
MLS
7/03/2006
Sold
$169,000
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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 8720 S Michigan Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$1,414
4%
$10,000
—
2022
$1,357
1%
$10,000
—
2021
$1,345
-41%
$10,000
-25%
2020
$2,269
1%
$13,262
-9%
2019
$2,245
2%
$14,574
—
2018
$2,206
-11%
$14,574
-2%
2017
$2,467
—
$14,809
—
2016
$2,472
5%
$14,809
-4%
2015
$2,351
16%
$15,419
14%
2014
$2,028
3%
$13,472
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2013
$1,977
—
$13,472
—
2012
$1,974
—
$13,472
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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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8720 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 (MLS# 12343717) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 2 partial bathrooms. 8720 S Michigan Avenue is currently listed for $250,000 and was received on April 21, 2025. Want to learn more about 8720 S Michigan 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.

