This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath Chicago bungalow within walking distance to Rowan Park, offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and convenience. Updates include replacement windows, furnace, water heater, and consistent flooring throughout the main level. Fresh paint and a whole-house generator provide added peace of mind and move-in-ready appeal. The spacious kitchen easily accommodates a dining table and features a drop-in gas cooktop, wall oven, new dishwasher, and attractive tile backsplash. Sliding glass doors lead directly to a newer deck, creating a seamless connection to the backyard and making outdoor dining and entertaining a breeze. The finished lower level is designed for gathering and relaxation, featuring a cozy family room with a wood-burning fireplace and a full bar. A separate laundry/utility room offers abundant storage, a double laundry sink, and plenty of natural light from two newer windows. This home combines thoughtful updates, functional living space, and classic bungalow charm-ready for its next owner to enjoy. All measurements are approximate. Buyer and agent are to confirm dimensions.
Contingent
$335,000
11503 S Avenue J, Chicago, IL 60617
3beds
1,300sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
4,587 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$258/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fresh paintWall ovenSpacious kitchenDrop-in gas cooktopNew dishwasherAttractive tile backsplashFull bar
- 68 days
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Carol Kwapich 219-743-0898,
Century 21 Circle
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12679212
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Storage
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 946 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X43
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space)
- Level: Main
- Area: 250 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X25
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 200 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X20
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X19
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 105 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Oven, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Features
- Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Doors: Sliding Glass Door(s)
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,600
- Total interior livable area: 1,300 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,000
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Street, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 4,587 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 37x124
Details
- Parcel number: 26201080430000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $258/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $158,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,230
- Date on market: 6/27/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Contingent | $335,000$258/sqft |
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| 6/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $335,000$258/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12679212 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,519 +37.1% | $15,800 +31.7% |
| 2023 | $1,837 +3.8% | $12,000 |
| 2022 | $1,770 +1.2% | $12,000 |
| 2021 | $1,748 -22.3% | $12,000 -8.9% |
| 2020 | $2,249 -1.8% | $13,175 -11% |
| 2019 | $2,291 +1.8% | $14,804 |
| 2018 | $2,251 +14.3% | $14,804 +18.4% |
| 2017 | $1,969 -2% | $12,503 |
| 2016 | $2,009 +10.7% | $12,503 |
| 2015 | $1,815 +16.5% | $12,503 +14.2% |
| 2014 | $1,558 +2.8% | $10,945 |
| 2013 | $1,516 +26.4% | $10,945 |
| 2012 | $1,199 -40.7% | $10,945 -29.2% |
| 2011 | $2,022 +16.8% | $15,466 |
| 2010 | $1,731 +15.6% | $15,466 |
| 2009 | $1,497 +2.8% | $15,466 -0.1% |
| 2008 | $1,457 +3.3% | $15,485 |
| 2007 | $1,411 +0.8% | $15,485 |
| 2006 | $1,400 +27.8% | $15,485 +81.7% |
| 2005 | $1,095 +2.7% | $8,521 |
| 2004 | $1,066 +0.5% | $8,521 |
| 2003 | $1,061 -40.9% | $8,521 -14.5% |
| 2002 | $1,794 +30.1% | $9,970 |
| 2001 | $1,378 +1.8% | $9,970 |
| 2000 | $1,354 -22.6% | $9,970 +10.3% |
| 1999 | $1,751 | $9,038 |
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Neighborhood: East Side
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Woodlawn Elementary School Commu
- Middle: George Washington High School
- High: George Washington High School
- District: 299
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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