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$399,000
556 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
4beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1894
5,201.06 Square Feet Lot
$349,800 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$3,340 Estimated rent
Home value
$349,800
$315,000 - $388,000
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Original charm and characterStylish finishesThoughtfully designed interiorBright open living spacesInviting details
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Israel Valadez 773-312-2077,
Realty of America, LLC,
Robert Reyes,
Realty of America, LLC
Bought with:
Katie Jean Colquhoun
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12494627
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X8
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X4
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 442 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X17
Heating
- Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- 1st Floor Full Bath
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Attic: Pull Down Stair
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Street, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,201 sqft
- Dimensions: 45 X 130
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 16082230050000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1894
- Major remodel year: 2024
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chicago
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Sold | $399,000 |
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| 10/20/2025 | Contingent | $399,000 |
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| 10/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $399,000 |
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| 10/2/2025 | Listing removed | $399,000 |
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| 9/12/2025 | Price change | $399,000-6.1% |
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| 7/10/2025 | Price change | $425,000-5.6% |
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| 5/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $450,000-14.3% |
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| 5/15/2025 | Listing removed | $525,000 |
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| 4/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $525,000+337.5% |
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| 2/24/2021 | Sold | $120,000-4% |
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| 1/19/2021 | Pending sale | $125,000 |
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| 1/8/2021 | Contingent | $125,000 |
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| 1/8/2021 | Pending sale | $125,000 |
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| 12/21/2020 | Listed for sale | $125,000 |
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| 12/20/2020 | Pending sale | $125,000 |
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| 12/16/2020 | Listed for sale | $125,000 |
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| 10/18/2020 | Pending sale | $125,000 |
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| 10/8/2020 | Listed for sale | $125,000 |
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| 9/15/2020 | Pending sale | $125,000 |
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| 9/2/2020 | Listed for sale | $125,000-21.9% |
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| 2/4/2020 | Listing removed | $160,000 |
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| 6/18/2019 | Price change | $160,000-11.1% |
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| 4/24/2019 | Price change | $180,000-18.2% |
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| 10/7/2018 | Price change | $220,000-24.1% |
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| 9/21/2018 | Listed for sale | $290,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $26,000 +116.7% |
| 2023 | $2,532 +2.6% | $12,000 |
| 2022 | $2,468 | $12,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $12,000 -40.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $20,076 -10% |
| 2019 | -- | $22,307 |
| 2018 | -- | $22,307 +29.2% |
| 2017 | -- | $17,260 |
| 2016 | $320 +4% | $17,260 |
| 2015 | $307 +0.9% | $17,260 +9.1% |
| 2014 | $305 -0.3% | $15,827 |
| 2013 | $306 +6.8% | $15,827 |
| 2012 | $286 -19% | $15,827 -17.8% |
| 2011 | $353 +10.6% | $19,260 |
| 2010 | $319 +6.6% | $19,260 |
| 2009 | $300 -10.8% | $19,260 -10.2% |
| 2008 | $336 -15.7% | $21,455 |
| 2007 | $398 -5.8% | $21,455 |
| 2006 | $423 -16.6% | $21,455 +36.6% |
| 2005 | $507 -4.8% | $15,704 |
| 2004 | $532 -12.7% | $15,704 |
| 2003 | $610 -11.6% | $15,704 +42.4% |
| 2002 | $690 -6.6% | $11,027 |
| 2001 | $738 -35.3% | $11,027 |
| 2000 | $1,140 +1% | $11,027 +21.9% |
| 1999 | $1,128 | $9,044 |
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: 0.1 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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