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    $250,000

    8720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

    4beds
    1,765sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1918
    4,800 Square Feet Lot
    $243,600 Zestimate®
    $142/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Architectural detailsShaker style kitchen cabinetsLarge front porchQuartz counter-topsFull unfinished basementRevamped deckCeiling fans
    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!
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    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: November 07, 2025 at 06:07pm

    Listing courtesy of:

    Dale Taylor 815-485-5500,

    RE/MAX 10

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12343717MLS Logo

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Rooms
    • Room types: No additional rooms
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 108 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X09
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 90 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10X09
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 81 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 09X09
    Bedroom 4
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 200 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 20X10
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: COMBO
    Kitchen
    • Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Galley, Pantry-Walk-in, SolidSurfaceCounter)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 200 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 20X10
    Laundry
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 420 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 30X14
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 280 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 20X14
    Heating
    • Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
    • Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
    Features
    • 1st Floor Bedroom, Pantry
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Windows: Screens
    • Basement: Unfinished,Full
    • Attic: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,765
    • Total interior livable area: 1,765 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
    • Garage spaces: 2
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
    Features
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 4,800 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 30X160
    Details
    • Additional structures: None
    • Parcel number: 25031010310000
    • Special conditions: None
    • Other equipment: TV-Cable

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Georgian
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1918
    • Major remodel year: 2025
    Details
    • Builder model: DUTCH-STYLED GEORGIAN 2-STORY

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Lake Michigan

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Security: Security System, Closed Circuit Camera(s)
    • Subdivision: Chatham Park Place
    HOA
    • Services included: None
    Location
    • Region: Chicago

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $142/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $100,000
    • Annual tax amount: $1,413
    • Date on market: 4/24/2025
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
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    Estimated market value

    $243,600

    $231,000 - $256,000

    $3,153/mo

    Price history

    Price history
    DateEventPrice
    10/3/2025Price change$250,000-1.8%$142/sqft
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    9/2/2025Price change$254,500-3.6%$144/sqft
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    8/21/2025Price change$264,000-3.3%$150/sqft
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    6/25/2025Price change$273,000-3.9%$155/sqft
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    4/24/2025Listed for sale$284,000+111.9%$161/sqft
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    Public tax history

    Public tax history
    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2023$1,414 +4.2%$10,000
    2022$1,357 +0.9%$10,000
    2021$1,345 -40.7%$10,000 -24.6%

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    BuyAbility℠ payment

    Est. payment
    $1,710/mo
    Principal & interest
    $1230
    Property taxes
    $392
    Home insurance
    $88

      Climate risks

      Neighborhood: West Chesterfield

      Nearby schools

      GreatSchools rating
      Schools provided by the listing agent
      • District: 299

      Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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