8601 S Houston Ave

$260,000
Price
4
Beds
3,155 Sq. Ft.
$82 / Sq. Ft.
3,155
Sq. Ft.
$82
per Sq. Ft.

Description

  1. Listed by Venetia Ann Johnson • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (312)-203-0205 venetia.johnson@cbrealty.com

Property Details for 8601 South Houston Avenue

Area
CHI - South Chicago
Township
Lake
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
1.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Window Unit(s)
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 11/28/2025 06:36 PM

Property Details for 8601 South Houston Avenue

StatusContingent
MLS #12258531
Days on Market338
Taxes$1,477 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1.5 Story
Year Built1916
Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,459 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 8601 South Houston Avenue

Stories-Year Built1916Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,459 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,408 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,285

Property Taxes

$123

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 8601 South Houston Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 12
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Office, Tandem Room, Sitting Room, Walk In Closet
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Type: 1.5 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: Water Heater-Gas
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2024
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 3155
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 3155
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 3155
  • Lower Sq Ft: 1246
  • Main Sq Ft: 1310
  • Upper Sq Ft: 599
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Cul-de-Sac, Landscaped Professionally
  • Lot Size: Oversized Chicago Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: 53 X 103
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 8601
  • East Coordinate: 3000
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • Living Area Source: Plans
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1386
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2024-12-27T01:49:18
  • Photos Count: 25
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full, Shower Only
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 19X28
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 8X14
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 7X13
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 7X12
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 11X14
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 19X65
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 11X14
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 15X19
Walk In Closet 1 Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Dimensions: 7X11
Office Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 8X10
Breakfast Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Dimensions: 11X16
Sitting Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Dimensions: 11X19
Theatre Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Tandem Room
  • Dimensions: 12X31

Property History for 8601 South Houston Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 28, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12258531

Nov 23, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12258531

$260,000
Sep 13, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12258531

$282,000
Dec 27, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12258531

$287,000
Mar 31, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1487523067

$21,500
Mar 31, 2022

Sold

MRED #11338039

$60,100
Mar 19, 2022

Pending

MRED #11338039

Mar 3, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11338039

$55,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/28/2025

Contingent

MRED #12258531

11/23/2025

Price Change

MRED #12258531

$260,000
09/13/2025

Price Change

MRED #12258531

$282,000
12/27/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12258531

$287,000
03/31/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1487523067

$21,500
03/31/2022

Sold

MRED #11338039

$60,100
03/19/2022

Pending

MRED #11338039

03/03/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11338039

$55,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 8601 South Houston Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$2,531Additions$1,969Total$4,500
Tax Record2023$949 ($79 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,386 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,386 SqFtStories1Lot Size2,531 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1918CountyCOOKAPN21-31-427-001

Schools near 8601 South Houston Avenue

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Charter - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Mireles Elementary Academy
PublicPK to 8

Epic Academy High School
Charter9 to 12

Bowen High School
Public9 to 12

LEARN South Chicago
CharterK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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