8720 S Michigan Ave
Description
Property Details for 8720 South Michigan Avenue
Property Details for 8720 South Michigan Avenue
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 12343717 |
| Days on Market | 309 |
| Taxes | $1,414 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Detached Single / 2 Stories |
| Year Built | 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 AC / 4,800 SF |
| County | Cook County |
Location
Building Information for 8720 South Michigan Avenue
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Property Information for 8720 South Michigan Avenue
- Elementary School District: 299
- High School District: 299
- Middle Or Junior School District: 299
- Parking Details: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Postal Code Plus 4: 6631
- Front Exposure: North, South, East, West, City
- Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
- Association Fee Includes: None
- Master Association Fee: No
- Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
- Additional Parcels: No
- Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Pantry
- Num Of Rooms: 7
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
- Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Attic: Unfinished
- Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
- Bedrooms Possible: 4
- Air Conditioning: Central Air
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement Sq Ft: 441
- Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
- Basement Bathrooms: Yes
- Room Type: No additional rooms
- Num of Baths: 1.2
- Fencing: Fenced
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck
- Type: 2 Stories
- Sewer: Sewer-Public
- Water: Lake Michigan
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
- Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Security System, Security Cameras
- New Construction YN: No
- Rebuilt: No
- Rehabilitated: Yes
- Rehab Year: 2025
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Age: 100+ Years
- Type Detached: 2 Stories
- Total Sq Ft: 1324
- Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1324
- Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1765
- Main Sq Ft: 662
- Upper Sq Ft: 662
- Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 30X160
- Other Structures: None
- Waterfront: No
- Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
- Construction: Brick
- Roof Type: Asphalt
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access,Historical District
- North Coordinate: 0
- South Coordinate: 8700
- East Coordinate: 200
- West Coordinate: 0
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 441
- Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
- Public Document Count: 2
- Document Date: 2026-01-13T21:10:05
- Photos Count: 49
- Rural: N
- OpenHouse Count: 0
- Virtual Tour: None
- Virtual Tour YN: No
- Master Bedroom Level: Second
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Master Bedroom Bath: None
- Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X09
- 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10X09
- 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 09X09
- 4th Bedroom Level: Main
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 20X10
- Dining Room Level: Main
- RoomType_DR: Dining Room
- Dining Room Dimensions: COMBO
- Family Room Level: N/A
- RoomType_FR: Family Room
- Kitchen Level: Main
- RoomType_KT: Kitchen
- Kitchen Dimensions: 20X10
- Laundry Level: Basement
- Room Type: Laundry
- Laundry Dimensions: 30X14
- Living Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Living Room
- Living Room Dimensions: 20X14
Property History for 8720 South Michigan Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2025 | Price Change MRED #12343717 | $250,000 | — |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Price Change MRED #12343717 | $254,500 | — |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Price Change MRED #12343717 | $264,000 | — |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Price Change MRED #12343717 | $273,000 | — |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Listed (Active) MRED #12343717 | $284,000 | — |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Cancelled MRED #11909640 | $134,000 | — |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Price Change MRED #11909640 | $139,000 | — |
| Jan 24, 2024 | Price Change MRED #11909640 | $143,000 | — |
| Jan 18, 2024 | Price Change MRED #11909640 | $149,000 | — |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Price Change MRED #11909640 | $154,000 | — |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Price Change MRED #11909640 | $159,000 | — |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Price Change MRED #11909640 | $164,000 | — |
| Nov 22, 2023 | Price Change MRED #11909640 | $169,000 | — |
| Nov 15, 2023 | Price Change MRED #11909640 | $174,000 | — |
| Oct 17, 2023 | Listed (Active) MRED #11909640 | $179,000 | — |
| Jul 3, 2006 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #201126176 | $169,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/03/2025 | Price Change MRED #12343717 | $250,000 |
| 09/02/2025 | Price Change MRED #12343717 | $254,500 |
| 08/20/2025 | Price Change MRED #12343717 | $264,000 |
| 06/25/2025 | Price Change MRED #12343717 | $273,000 |
| 04/21/2025 | Listed (Active) MRED #12343717 | $284,000 |
| 07/30/2024 | Cancelled MRED #11909640 | $134,000 |
| 04/09/2024 | Price Change MRED #11909640 | $139,000 |
| 01/24/2024 | Price Change MRED #11909640 | $143,000 |
| 01/18/2024 | Price Change MRED #11909640 | $149,000 |
| 01/10/2024 | Price Change MRED #11909640 | $154,000 |
| 12/06/2023 | Price Change MRED #11909640 | $159,000 |
| 11/29/2023 | Price Change MRED #11909640 | $164,000 |
| 11/22/2023 | Price Change MRED #11909640 | $169,000 |
| 11/15/2023 | Price Change MRED #11909640 | $174,000 |
| 10/17/2023 | Listed (Active) MRED #11909640 | $179,000 |
| 07/03/2006 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #201126176 | $169,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 8720 South Michigan Avenue
Schools near 8720 South Michigan Avenue
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Gillespie Elementary School PublicPK to 8 | ||
Harlan Community Academy High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Jefferson Alt High School Public6 to 12 | ||
York Alternative High School Public9 to 12 |
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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