Welcome to 2656 N Newcastle! This oversized brick octagon bungalow has so much to offer! Many original features are beautifully preserved such as stained glass windows, decorative fireplace and original woodwork! Wonderful new updates include kitchen cabinets and stainless steel appliances, refinished hardwood floors and basement finishing. Light and bright corner lot on a tree-lined street, the backyard is fully fenced and there is a 2 car garage. The flexible floor plan offers 3 bedrooms on the main level, also kitchen with table space, separate dining room and one full and one half bath. The second level is used as an "in-law" and boasts 3 bedrooms plus a kitchen and full bath. This level has front and back private entrances. Completing the picture is a full basement with finished recreation room, office, 2 workspaces as well as two full baths and a laundry room and utility room.
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$470,000
2656 N Newcastle Ave, Chicago, IL 60707
6beds
3,490sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
4,181 Square Feet Lot
$470,100 Zestimate®
$135/sqft
$5,068 Estimated rent
Home value
$470,100
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Original woodworkDecorative fireplaceTree-lined streetOversized brick octagon bungalowBasement finishingKitchen with table spaceKitchen cabinets
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Listed by:
Liz Eder 630-373-7667,
Baird & Warner
Bought with:
Maria Montes De Oca
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12681175
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Kitchen, Sun Room, Bonus Room, Office, Recreation Room, Workshop, Utility Room-Lower Level
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X09
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X08
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X09
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X16
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Kitchen 2nd
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X18
Office
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 609 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X29
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 08X09
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Other
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 08X12
Other
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam, Baseboard
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Finished,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Decorative, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,490
- Total interior livable area: 3,490 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,227
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,181 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 34 x 125
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 13303140210000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
- Major remodel year: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $135/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $270,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,426
- Date on market: 6/30/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Sold | $470,000+2.2%$135/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12681175 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2026 | Pending sale | $460,000$132/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12681175 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2026 | Contingent | $460,000$132/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12681175 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $460,000+39.4%$132/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12681175 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2023 | Sold | $330,000$95/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,427 +110.2% | $27,000 +17.4% |
| 2023 | $2,582 -0.6% | $23,000 |
| 2022 | $2,596 +5% | $23,000 |
| 2021 | $2,472 -3.1% | $23,000 +13.9% |
| 2020 | $2,551 +0.3% | $20,191 -11% |
| 2019 | $2,543 +1.5% | $22,687 |
| 2018 | $2,505 -6.6% | $22,687 +1.1% |
| 2017 | $2,682 -12.5% | $22,446 |
| 2016 | $3,066 +4% | $22,446 |
| 2015 | $2,947 +0.9% | $22,446 +8.9% |
| 2014 | $2,922 -0.4% | $20,618 |
| 2013 | $2,932 +12.1% | $20,618 |
| 2012 | $2,615 -28.4% | $20,618 -26.1% |
| 2011 | $3,653 +55.7% | $27,912 |
| 2010 | $2,346 +14.7% | $27,912 |
| 2009 | $2,046 +3.5% | $27,912 -4.7% |
| 2008 | $1,977 -26.5% | $29,303 |
| 2007 | $2,691 +41.5% | $29,303 |
| 2006 | $1,902 -13.6% | $29,303 +54.7% |
| 2005 | $2,200 +1.9% | $18,945 |
| 2004 | $2,159 +4.4% | $18,945 |
| 2003 | $2,067 -5.4% | $18,945 +35.6% |
| 2002 | $2,185 +5.4% | $13,974 |
| 2001 | $2,073 +1.3% | $13,974 |
| 2000 | $2,047 +0% | $13,974 +10.6% |
| 1999 | $2,047 | $12,634 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Montclare
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Locke J Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Steinmetz Academic Centre High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 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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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Chicago
- 60707
- Montclare
- 2656 N Newcastle Ave
