Welcome to 509 E 161st Place - a nice single-family home offering timeless charm and practical living space. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence sits on a quiet residential block and features a functional layout with plenty of natural light throughout. The main level offers a spacious living room, a dedicated dining area, and a well-sized kitchen ready for your personal touches. All three bedrooms are generously sized, with comfortable layouts and easy access to the full bath on the main floor. The home includes a full unfinished basement providing excellent potential for additional living space, a recreation area, or storage. Outside, enjoy a private backyard-perfect for entertaining, gardening, or relaxing-as well as a detached garage and driveway parking. Conveniently located near parks, shopping, and expressways, this home is ideal for homeowners or investors looking for a solid property in a great neighborhood.
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$182,000
509 E 161st Pl, South Holland, IL 60473
3beds
1,176sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
5,120 Square Feet Lot
$186,700 Zestimate®
$155/sqft
$2,266 Estimated rent
Home value
$186,700
$168,000 - $207,000
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Detached garagePrivate backyardWell-sized kitchenDedicated dining area
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Listed by:
Michael Scanlon (708)269-1400,
eXp Realty,
Todd Plugge 708-606-6178,
eXp Realty
Bought with:
Gaby Melgoza
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12497476
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X16
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,176 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
Lot
- Size: 5,120 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 29154040230000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: South Holland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $155/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $129,880
- Annual tax amount: $6,063
- Date on market: 10/16/2025
- Listing terms: FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/19/2026 | Sold | $182,000$155/sqft |
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| 12/15/2025 | Contingent | $182,000$155/sqft |
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| 11/14/2025 | Price change | $182,000-3.2%$155/sqft |
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| 10/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $188,000$160/sqft |
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| 10/16/2025 | Listing removed | $188,000$160/sqft |
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| 10/3/2025 | Price change | $188,000-3.1%$160/sqft |
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| 9/13/2025 | Price change | $194,000-3%$165/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Price change | $200,000-2%$170/sqft |
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| 8/16/2025 | Price change | $204,000-2.4%$173/sqft |
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| 8/8/2025 | Price change | $209,000-2.8%$178/sqft |
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| 7/25/2025 | Price change | $215,000-3.2%$183/sqft |
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| 7/18/2025 | Price change | $222,000-3.1%$189/sqft |
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| 7/10/2025 | Price change | $229,000-5%$195/sqft |
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| 6/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $241,000+89%$205/sqft |
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| 5/3/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/2/2024 | Price change | $1,875-4.1%$2/sqft |
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| 4/30/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,955+0.5%$2/sqft |
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| 9/22/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/19/2023 | Price change | $1,945-3.5%$2/sqft |
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| 9/8/2023 | Price change | $2,015-0.5%$2/sqft |
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| 9/5/2023 | Price change | $2,025-0.5%$2/sqft |
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| 8/29/2023 | Price change | $2,035-0.5%$2/sqft |
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| 8/17/2023 | Price change | $2,045-3.8%$2/sqft |
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| 8/16/2023 | Price change | $2,125+7.5%$2/sqft |
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| 8/11/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,976$2/sqft |
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| 6/25/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/7/2017 | Sold | $127,500+189.8%$108/sqft |
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| 7/8/2016 | Sold | $44,000-47.6%$37/sqft |
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| 7/3/1995 | Sold | $84,000+9.8%$71/sqft |
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| 6/24/1994 | Sold | $76,500$65/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,821 +12.5% | $12,988 |
| 2023 | $6,063 +70% | $12,988 +118.3% |
| 2022 | $3,566 +1.1% | $5,949 |
| 2021 | $3,527 -15.2% | $5,949 -20.1% |
| 2020 | $4,157 +8.7% | $7,444 +13.6% |
| 2019 | $3,826 +2.4% | $6,552 |
| 2018 | $3,737 -15.9% | $6,552 -18.3% |
| 2017 | $4,444 -7.9% | $8,022 -9.8% |
| 2016 | $4,823 +109.2% | $8,893 |
| 2015 | $2,306 +4.4% | $8,893 |
| 2014 | $2,209 +3.6% | $8,893 -11% |
| 2013 | $2,132 +9.1% | $9,989 |
| 2012 | $1,955 -1.8% | $9,989 |
| 2011 | $1,992 +21.8% | $9,989 -25.7% |
| 2010 | $1,635 +5.3% | $13,438 |
| 2009 | $1,553 +2.6% | $13,438 -5% |
| 2008 | $1,513 -11.9% | $14,145 +3.7% |
| 2007 | $1,718 -4.3% | $13,645 |
| 2006 | $1,795 +3.4% | $13,645 |
| 2005 | $1,737 -13.3% | $13,645 +41.6% |
| 2004 | $2,003 -12.9% | $9,635 |
| 2003 | $2,299 +5.5% | $9,635 |
| 2002 | $2,179 +15.6% | $9,635 |
| 2001 | $1,885 +2.6% | $9,635 |
| 2000 | $1,838 | $9,635 |
| 1999 | $1,838 | $9,635 |
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Neighborhood: 60473
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Madison SchoolGrades: 4-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Coolidge Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 3/10Thornwood High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 150
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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