Spacious 2-story single family home located in the desirable Austin neighborhood. This property offers 4 generously sized bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, along with a full basement providing additional storage or future living space. The home features a classic layout with great potential for customization and value-add improvements. Property needs some TLC and is ideal for investors or buyers looking to renovate and make it their own. Sold in AS IS condition, no surveys nor disclosures provided, taxes prorated. The seller does not accept blind offers or escalation clauses. Great opportunity in a well established community with convenient access to schools, shops, parks and transportation. Property has not been trashed out / Room sizes are estimates. This property has 2 Cook Co Tax PIN #'s: 16093110160000 (157 N Lorel) and 16093110170000 (155 N Lorel)
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$180,000
157 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
4beds
1,776sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1898
4,500 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$101/sqft
$2,717 Estimated rent
Home value
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Estimated sales range
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Classic layout
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Michael Olszewski 708-220-1791,
Area Wide Realty
Bought with:
Michael Olszewski
Area Wide Realty
Michael Olszewski
Area Wide Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12545626
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,776 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 4,500 sqft
- Dimensions: 30x150
Details
- Additional parcels included: 16093110170000
- Parcel number: 16093110160000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Frame
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1898
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chicago
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/13/2026 | Sold | $180,000+38.6%$101/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12545626 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2026 | Pending sale | $129,900$73/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12545626 Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $129,900+8.3%$73/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12545626 Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2026 | Listing removed | $120,000$68/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12538366 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $120,000$68/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12538366 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $16,100 +114.7% |
| 2023 | $323 +17% | $7,500 |
| 2022 | $276 | $7,500 |
| 2021 | -- | $7,500 -51.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $15,398 -10% |
| 2019 | -- | $17,109 |
| 2018 | -- | $17,109 +23% |
| 2017 | -- | $13,910 |
| 2016 | $88 +4% | $13,910 |
| 2015 | $84 +0.9% | $13,910 +3.8% |
| 2014 | $84 -0.3% | $13,406 |
| 2013 | $84 -96.5% | $13,406 |
| 2012 | $2,406 +1265.3% | $13,406 -18.7% |
| 2011 | $176 +10.6% | $16,499 |
| 2010 | $159 +6.6% | $16,499 |
| 2009 | $149 -16.8% | $16,499 -7.6% |
| 2008 | $180 -85.5% | $17,858 |
| 2007 | $1,238 +6.7% | $17,858 |
| 2006 | $1,161 -5.1% | $17,858 +40.3% |
| 2005 | $1,223 +1.9% | $12,728 |
| 2004 | $1,201 +4.5% | $12,728 |
| 2003 | $1,149 +11.2% | $12,728 +48.2% |
| 2002 | $1,033 +9.7% | $8,586 |
| 2001 | $942 +77.1% | $8,586 |
| 2000 | $532 +0% | $8,586 +41.5% |
| 1999 | $532 | $6,069 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: South Austin
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Ellington Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- NADouglass Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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