BACK ON THE MARKET WITH A PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Don't miss your opportunity to see this beautifully updated Chicago bungalow offering modern upgrades and flexible living spaces. Welcome to 1249 W 97th Street! Step inside to a bright, freshly painted interior featuring new flooring, three bedrooms, two full baths, and an updated kitchen complete with new stainless-steel appliances and a Smart Digital Waterfall Kitchen Sink. A versatile flex room offers endless possibilities as a home office, cozy sitting room, reading nook, or creative space. The enclosed porch provides even more room to relax, unwind or enjoy additional everyday living space. This home has been thoughtfully updated with new windows, new doors, a new furnace, new A/C condenser, and a new washer and dryer. Modern touches also include an LED ventilation fan with a built-in SensonicTM Bluetooth speaker. Need more space? The semi-finished basement is ready and waiting for your ideas! Create an entertainment area, recreation room, home gym, hobby space, additional office, or whatever best fits your lifestyle. Outside, enjoy a backyard and the convenience of a two-car garage. Conveniently located in Washington Heights near Beverly, with easy access to shopping, dining, parks, transportation, and neighborhood amenities. With its price improvement, extensive updates, flexible spaces, and classic Chicago bungalow character, 1249 W 97th Street is ready for its next owner. Come see the possibilities-schedule your private showing today!
Contingent
Price cut: $10K (8/27)
$249,900
1249 W 97th St, Chicago, IL 60643
3beds
1,253sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
4,150 Square Feet Lot
$246,500 Zestimate®
$199/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Semi-finished basementBright freshly painted interiorVersatile flex roomTwo-car garageUpdated kitchenNew windowsThree bedrooms
- 74 days
- 183
- 19
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Yaisa Hagood 773-820-9544,
Keller Williams ONEChicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12672771
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Attic
Primary bedroom
- Level: Attic
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X8
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X8
Other
- Level: Attic
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X9
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X11
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,253 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 4,150 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 25081110030000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
- Major remodel year: 2026
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $199/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $10,591
- Annual tax amount: $2,216
- Date on market: 7/22/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$246,500
$234,000 - $259,000
$2,747/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/10/2026 | Contingent | $249,900$199/sqft |
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| 8/27/2026 | Price change | $249,900-3.8%$199/sqft |
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| 8/12/2026 | Price change | $259,900-3.4%$207/sqft |
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| 7/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $269,000$215/sqft |
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| 7/10/2026 | Listing removed | $269,000$215/sqft |
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| 6/30/2026 | Contingent | $269,000$215/sqft |
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| 6/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $269,000+266%$215/sqft |
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| 4/19/2018 | Listing removed | $1,250$1/sqft |
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| 3/18/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,250$1/sqft |
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| 12/24/2017 | Listing removed | $73,500$59/sqft |
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| 11/24/2017 | Price change | $73,500-0.7%$59/sqft |
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| 10/19/2017 | Price change | $74,000-1.3%$59/sqft |
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| 10/10/2017 | Price change | $75,000-1.2%$60/sqft |
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| 9/26/2017 | Price change | $75,900-1.3%$61/sqft |
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| 8/23/2017 | Price change | $76,900-1.3%$61/sqft |
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| 8/12/2017 | Price change | $77,900+1.3%$62/sqft |
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| 6/23/2017 | Price change | $76,900-1.3%$61/sqft |
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| 5/19/2017 | Price change | $77,900-2.5%$62/sqft |
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| 4/26/2017 | Price change | $79,900-10.2%$64/sqft |
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| 4/5/2017 | Listed for sale | $89,000$71/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $1,492 +2.8% | $10,591 |
| 2013 | $1,451 +27.8% | $10,591 |
| 2012 | $1,135 -15.9% | $10,591 -12.8% |
| 2011 | $1,350 +18.4% | $12,151 |
| 2010 | $1,140 +14% | $12,151 |
| 2009 | $1,000 -12.6% | $12,151 -17.2% |
| 2008 | $1,144 +21.5% | $14,673 |
| 2007 | $942 +0.8% | $14,673 |
| 2006 | $934 -5.2% | $14,673 +65.2% |
| 2005 | $985 +1.9% | $8,884 |
| 2004 | $967 +4.4% | $8,884 |
| 2003 | $926 | $8,884 |
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Neighborhood: Longwood Manor
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Woodlawn Elementary School Commu
- High: Corliss 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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