From the elegant kitchen and spa-like bathrooms to the spacious bedrooms and redesigned finished basement, this newly renovated ranch home has all you could ask for and more! The main level has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a convenient laundry, updated lighting, an electric fireplace (heater), hardwood floors, and loads of natural light throughout. The bright serene eat in kitchen is gorgeous! It boast of white soft close cabinets and drawers, custom quartz countertops and new stainless steel appliances. Even the heated window lined breezeway room is large and lovely offering a perfect spot for tea, reading, yoga or just peace and quiet. The lower level offers lots of flexibility. It offers a large rec room with a wood burning fireplace for hanging out. There are 3 additional spacious bedrooms with big closets that can be used for whatever you need (guest room, playroom, or home office?). A new full bath with walk in shower and utility room with additional laundry hookup and storage space complete the lower level. The complete renovation also includes a brand new roof, updated electrical, brand new HVAC, a tankless water heater, two sub-pumps and professional landscaping. All this in the great Galewood neighborhood close to shopping, restaurants, schools, Metra and more! But this house is so perfect you'll never want to leave home!
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$546,000
1656 N New England Ave, Chicago, IL 60707
6beds
2,752sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
6,375 Square Feet Lot
$621,000 Zestimate®
$198/sqft
$4,437 Estimated rent
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$621,000
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Listed by:
Laurice Harmon 773-317-8923,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Stacie Kidwell Sandoval
Engel & Voelkers Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12066369
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Heated Sun Room, Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X16
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s))
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (Aluminum Frames, Garden Window(s), Storm Window(s), Tinted Windows)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 408 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X34
Other
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Galley, Pantry, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (Garden Window(s))
- Level: Main
- Area: 162 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X18
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 20 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4X5
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s))
- Level: Main
- Area: 276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X23
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 408 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X34
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 189 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X21
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
- Laundry: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Bathroom, Multiple Locations
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Rec/Family Area,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Electric, Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,752 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,375 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 51 X 125
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 13313250120000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Attic Exhaust, Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
- Major remodel year: 2024
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 150 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Water Heater
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Galewood
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $198/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $350,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,881
- Date on market: 6/12/2024
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2024 | Sold | $546,000-0.7%$198/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12066369 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2024 | Contingent | $550,000$200/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12066369 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2024 | Price change | $550,000-5%$200/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12066369 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $579,000+99.7%$210/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12066369 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2024 | Sold | $290,000-1.5%$105/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11949181 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2023 | Contingent | $294,500$107/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11949181 Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $294,500-0.8%$107/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11949181 Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11937100 Report a problem | ||
| 11/27/2023 | Listed for sale | $297,000+38.1%$108/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11937100 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2023 | Sold | $215,000$78/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $35,000 +9.4% |
| 2023 | $6,055 +3% | $31,999 |
| 2022 | $5,881 +2% | $31,999 |
| 2021 | $5,768 -7.9% | $31,999 +2.6% |
| 2020 | $6,262 -1.5% | $31,194 -11% |
| 2019 | $6,357 +1.7% | $35,050 |
| 2018 | $6,249 -5.8% | $35,050 +13.9% |
| 2017 | $6,631 +7.5% | $30,785 |
| 2016 | $6,169 +75.5% | $30,785 |
| 2015 | $3,515 -38% | $30,785 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $5,668 +19.7% | $30,526 |
| 2013 | $4,736 +44.6% | $30,526 |
| 2012 | $3,275 +12.8% | $30,526 -7.8% |
| 2011 | $2,902 +10.6% | $33,103 |
| 2010 | $2,623 +6.6% | $33,103 |
| 2009 | $2,462 -4.8% | $33,103 -7.1% |
| 2008 | $2,586 -1% | $35,650 |
| 2007 | $2,614 -7.1% | $35,650 |
| 2006 | $2,814 +2.8% | $35,650 +45.4% |
| 2005 | $2,738 +2.4% | $24,521 |
| 2004 | $2,674 +3.7% | $24,521 |
| 2003 | $2,580 -5% | $24,521 +36.7% |
| 2002 | $2,716 +5.8% | $17,936 |
| 2001 | $2,566 -0.6% | $17,936 |
| 2000 | $2,582 +0% | $17,936 +8.5% |
| 1999 | $2,582 | $16,525 |
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Neighborhood: Galewood
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Sayre Elementary Language AcademyGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Steinmetz Academic Centre High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sayre Elementary School Language
- High: Amundsen 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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