$3,325 Closing Credit¹
#12331323, Sonya Enoch, Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty
$284,000 List price
8720 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60619
$3,373
Closing credit¹
4 beds
1 full, 2 partial
1,765 sqft
$161 / sqft
House
Property details
About 8720 S Michigan Ave
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!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas
StatusActive
(New)
(New)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,765 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1918
ParkingOff Alley, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
MLS #12343717
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- MLS Number: 12343717
- MLS Name: MRED
- Office Name: RE/MAX 10
- Office Phone: (815) 485-5500
- Office Email: pam@pampatterson.com
- Listing Agent: Dale Taylor
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$284,000
8720 S Michigan Ave
$3,373
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2006 | Home Sold | $169,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $10,000 | $1,357 |
| 2021 | $10,000 | $1,345 |
| 2020 | $13,262 | $2,268 |
| 2019 | $14,574 | $2,244 |
| 2018 | $14,574 | $2,205 |
| 2017 | $14,809 | $2,466 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Pirie Fine Arts and Academic Center Elementary School
Public District KG-6
0.8 mi
•650 E 85th St
8
McDowell Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.6 mi
•1419 E 89th St
7
Earhart Options for Knowledge Elementary School
Public District KG-6
2.1 mi
•1710 E 93rd St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $93,868. Most Chicago, IL residents have annual incomes between $100k-200k. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
20%
<35k
33%
35k-100k
41%
100k-200k
6%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
47%
Single, No Kids
20%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
14%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
17%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Live Theatre
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
IKEA
Bloomingdales
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Quiznos
Boston Market
Starbucks
What do the neighbors drive?
Lexus
Mercedes
Audi
What do the neighbors listen to?
Soft Adult Contemporary
News- Alternative
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Frequently asked questions
About 8720 S Michigan Ave
This home is located at 8720 S Michigan Ave in Chicago, IL and zip code 60619 in the West Chesterfield neighborhood. This 1,765 square foot home was built in 1918. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $284,000.
While more than 713 listings in Chicago, IL in March 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 340 listings sold at asking price, and more than 784 were sold below. Between February and March 2025, Chicago, IL real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 25.7%. In March 2025 median list price was $372,223 and the average listing age was 39 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.