Wow, what a great opportunity! This classic, all-brick 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home in desirable Homewood is the ultimate sweat-equity handyman special, perfect for a savvy investor looking for their next profitable project or an ambitious live-in buyer ready to customize their dream space. From the moment you arrive, you'll love the charming curb appeal, highlighted by a brick exterior and an inviting front porch. Inside, the home offers a solid layout with two comfortable bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a massive full basement just waiting to be finished into a family room, home gym, or additional living space. Complete with a detached 2-car garage and a prime location just minutes from local schools, beautiful parks, fantastic shopping, and dining, the potential here is absolutely limitless-so bring your design ideas and book your showing today!
Est. $1,600 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1661 Burr Oak Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12666713
Sep 15, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$115,000
Public Records
Jun 27, 1986
Sold
$55,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,864 (+27.8%)
$4,134 + $12,866
$17,000
2022
$4,589 (+6.1%)
$3,617 + $8,358
$11,975
2021
$4,324 (+0.6%)
$3,617 + $8,358
$11,975
2020
$4,297 (+12.5%)
$3,617 + $8,358
$11,975
2019
$3,820 (+3.4%)
$3,358 + $7,679
$11,037
2018
$3,694 (−0.9%)
$3,358 + $7,679
$11,037
2017
$3,727 (−1.5%)
$3,358 + $7,679
$11,037
2016
$3,782 (+2.7%)
$3,100 + $7,015
$10,115
2015
$3,684 (+1.2%)
$3,100 + $7,015
$10,115
2014
$3,641 (−4.4%)
$3,100 + $7,015
$10,115
2013
$3,810 (+0.5%)
$3,100 + $8,128
$11,228
2012
$3,790 (+1.7%)
$3,100 + $8,128
$11,228
2011
$3,727 (+5.0%)
$3,100 + $8,128
$11,228
2010
$3,551 (+7.6%)
$3,100 + $11,669
$14,769
2009
$3,301 (+5.8%)
$3,100 + $11,669
$14,769
2008
$3,120 (+1.3%)
$4,960 + $10,587
$15,547
2007
$3,081
$4,133 + $8,756
$12,889
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,335 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
864
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
29314050030000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 25, 2026.
R-2
Single-Family Residence District
The purpose of the R-2 single-family residence district is to protect and maintain detached single-family residential development and limited other public and institutional uses compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhoods. The standards are intended to maintain the mid-density characteristic of the current development pattern.