For Sale353d on marketHistoric · 102 yrs
8639 S Burnham Ave
Chicago, IL, 60617 • South Chicago • Cook County
$195,000
$150/sqft
-$15,000 since Jun 25, 2025
Down payment assistance available
5Beds
2Baths
1,296Sqft
0.11 acLot
1924Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1924 · 102 years of history
2-Car Garage
On Site · Detached · Garage
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
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353 days on market
Established listing
$150/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1924 · Historic
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!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights generous bedrooms, new central heating system, and private yard as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,285/month
Principal & Interest$1,025
Property Tax$195
Insurance$65
Down payment20% ($39,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $156,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1924
HeatingForced Air
CoolingWall Unit(s)
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot4,687 sqft
Days on Zillow353 Days
Price/sqft$150
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1924
Stories1
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingWall Unit(s)
ConstructionFrame
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Site, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementPartially Finished,Full
Lot4,687 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth Chicago
Annual tax$1,476
Parcel2131422014
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
5 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Wall Unit(s)
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
On Site
Detached
Garage
Construction
Frame
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main13×12 ft156 sqft
Bedroom2
Main9×11 ft99 sqft
Bedroom3
Main12×10 ft120 sqft
Bedroom4
Basement12×10 ft120 sqft
Bedroom5
Basement10×9 ft90 sqft
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market353
Est. rent$2,366/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$150
On marketApr 20, 2025
PostedApr 20, 2025
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedJun 30, 2025
Tour days9
Views128
Favorites3
How are the schools in Chicago?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60617
Price history
9 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jun 25, 2025Price Change$195,000$150MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 20, 2025Listed For Sale$210,000$162MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 11, 2021Listing Removed——Owner
Mar 13, 2021Listed For Sale$150,000$116Owner
Dec 27, 2020Listing Removed——Owner
Apr 12, 2020Price Change$129,000$100Owner
Jan 19, 2020Listed For Sale$149,160$115Owner
Nov 29, 2018Listing Removed$80,000$62Homesmart Connect LLC
Oct 26, 2018Listed For Sale$80,000$62Homesmart Connect LLC
Price Change$195,000
Jun 25, 2025•$150/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$210,000
Apr 20, 2025•$162/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Jun 11, 2021•Owner
Listed For Sale$150,000
Mar 13, 2021•$116/sqft•Owner
Listing Removed—
Dec 27, 2020•Owner
Price Change$129,000
Apr 12, 2020•$100/sqft•Owner
Listed For Sale$149,160
Jan 19, 2020•$115/sqft•Owner
Listing Removed$80,000
Nov 29, 2018•$62/sqft•Homesmart Connect LLC
Listed For Sale$80,000
Oct 26, 2018•$62/sqft•Homesmart Connect LLC
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2023$1,477$7,000
Apr 9, 2022$1,440$7,000
Apr 9, 2021$1,408$7,000
Apr 9, 2020$2,461$11,047
Apr 9, 2019$2,466$12,275
Apr 9, 2018$2,425$12,275
Apr 9, 2017$2,564$11,911
Apr 9, 2016$2,386$11,911
Apr 9, 2015$2,183$11,911
Apr 9, 2014$1,931$10,409
Apr 9, 2013$1,893$10,409
Apr 9, 2012$1,868$10,409
Apr 9, 2011$2,165$13,363
Apr 9, 2010$2,174$13,363
Apr 9, 2009$2,084$13,363
Apr 9, 2008$2,014$14,043
Apr 9, 2007$1,994$14,043
Apr 9, 2006$2,016$14,043
Apr 9, 2005$1,612$9,865
Apr 9, 2004$1,596$9,865
Apr 9, 2003$1,561$9,865
Apr 9, 2002$1,313$7,308
Apr 9, 2001$1,265$7,308
Apr 9, 2000$1,042$7,308
Apr 9, 1999$1,042$5,424
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Chicago, IL • Cook County
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Nearby zip codes
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