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Detached Single · Chicago, IL
$269,000
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,253 sqft
1249 W 97th Street, Chicago, IL, 60643
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What’s special

2-car garageIn-unit laundry
Move right into this beautifully renovated Washington Heights gem, ideally located just minutes from the highly sought-after Beverly neighborhood. Offering 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a versatile bonus room, this home delivers the space, style, and value today's buyers are looking for. From the moment you step inside, you'll appreciate the bright and welcoming atmosphere, enhanced by abundant natural light, fresh paint, and brand-new flooring throughout. The updated kitchen features new stainless-steel appliances and modern finishes, creating the perfect space for both everyday living and entertaining. A standout feature of the home is the bright enclosed rear porch, surrounded by windows and filled with natural light. This flexible space can serve as a sunroom, reading nook, home office, playroom, or additional sitting area, adding both charm and functionality. The thoughtfully designed floor plan offers exceptional versatility. The main level includes comfortable bedrooms and a full bathroom, while the finished attic level provides a private primary retreat featuring a spacious bedroom and an adjoining bonus room. This additional space is ideal for a home office, nursery, dressing room, sitting area, fitness area, or extra storage. The finished basement expands the living space even further and includes a second full bathroom and laundry area, making it perfect for recreation, entertaining, a media room, or extended living arrangements. Recent improvements include new windows, new doors, and a new furnace, providing added comfort and peace of mind. As an added touch, buyers will love the main-floor bathroom's multi-color LED ventilation fan featuring a built-in SensonicTM Bluetooth speaker, allowing you to enjoy your favorite music while getting ready for the day. Conveniently located near parks, schools, shopping, dining, and Metra transportation, this home offers easy access to all the amenities of both Washington Heights and neighboring Beverly. Beautifully updated, competitively priced, and truly move-in ready-this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Schedule your private showing today before it's gone!
— the listing agent’s description

The home

3 beds
2 baths
1,253 sqft
Built in 1925
Lot 4150
2-car garage
Detached Single
Bungalow

What it’ll cost

$215 / sqft
$2,216 taxes / yr
No HOA
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Estimated monthly payment

$1,693/mo
Principal & interest$1,430
Property taxes$185
Homeowners insurance$78
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Price history
Listed for sale
Jun 16, 2026
$269,000
Property taxes
2025
Annual tax bill (MLS)
$2,216/yr
Assessed value
2025
County assessor
$11,001~$110,010 mkt
2024
$11,001~$110,010 mkt
2023
$9,501~$95,010 mkt
2022
$9,501~$95,010 mkt
2021
$9,501~$95,010 mkt
2020
$6,991~$69,910 mkt
2019
$7,683~$76,830 mkt
2018
$7,683~$76,830 mkt
Assessed value from the Cook County Assessor (open records). Estimated market ≈ assessed × 10 for residential; not an appraisal — verify with the assessor.

Features

NoneNatural GasBrickPublic SewerYesDetached

Schools

Elementary — Woodlawn Elementary School Commu
High — Corliss High School
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MLS listing dataMRED
Listed by Yaisa Hagood · Keller Williams ONEChicago
Listing last updated Jun 17, 2026 · data refreshed from the MLS Jun 17, 2026, 6:35 PM CT
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Jun 17, 2026, 6:35 PM CT. Listing data © MRED LLC, distributed by MLS GRID — deemed reliable but not guaranteed; independently verify. Anything shown below this point is not MLS listing data.
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