Welcome to 561 Yates, a spacious and beautifully updated home offering 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a fully finished basement. The main level features 3 generous bedrooms, a bright living area, and an updated kitchen that flows into the dining space perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The finished basement provides an additional 2 bedrooms, a large family room, laundry area, and plenty of storage, making it ideal for related living or extra guest space. Step outside to enjoy a 2.5-car garage with side drive, offering convenience and plenty of parking. With its versatile layout, modern updates, and prime location, this home is move-in ready and designed for comfort. Home features newer roof/ furnace/ air conditioning/ some windows/ freshly painted and of course hardwood flooring throughout. Very close to transportation, shopping, and schools.
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$242,999
561 Yates Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409
5beds
1,252sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
4,960 Square Feet Lot
$253,400 Zestimate®
$194/sqft
$2,681 Estimated rent
Home value
$253,400
$228,000 - $281,000
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Fully finished basementSide driveLarge family roomUpdated kitchenDining spaceHardwood flooringPlenty of storage
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Listed by:
Siobhan Robinson 773-544-1484,
MRS Real Estate Firm
Bought with:
Charlotte Rehman
Real People Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12451884
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room-Lower Level, Bedroom 5
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Bedroom 5
- Level: Basement
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X8
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,252 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 4,960 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40X124
- Features: Common Grounds
Details
- Parcel number: 29124120090000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: TV-Cable
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Step Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1968
- Major remodel year: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Water Rights, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Calumet City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $194/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $138,060
- Annual tax amount: $6,550
- Date on market: 8/21/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Has irrigation water rights: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 | Sold | $242,999+3.4%$194/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12451884 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2025 | Pending sale | $234,999$188/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12451884 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2025 | Contingent | $234,999$188/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12451884 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $234,999+205.2%$188/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12451884 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2015 | Sold | $77,000-3.6%$62/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08832111 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2015 | Pending sale | $79,898$64/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner Real Estate #08832111 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2015 | Listed for sale | $79,898$64/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner Real Estate #08832111 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $13,806 +0% |
| 2023 | $6,550 +6% | $13,805 +22.9% |
| 2022 | $6,182 +5% | $11,230 |
| 2021 | $5,890 +6.6% | $11,230 |
| 2020 | $5,525 +15.4% | $11,230 +13.3% |
| 2019 | $4,787 +0.5% | $9,914 |
| 2018 | $4,762 +3.4% | $9,914 |
| 2017 | $4,607 +0.3% | $9,914 +5.7% |
| 2016 | $4,592 +4.3% | $9,381 |
| 2015 | $4,403 -26% | $9,381 |
| 2014 | $5,949 +390.9% | $9,381 -14% |
| 2013 | $1,212 +11.3% | $10,913 |
| 2012 | $1,089 -17.3% | $10,913 |
| 2011 | $1,317 +30.6% | $10,913 -22% |
| 2010 | $1,008 +7.5% | $13,999 |
| 2009 | $938 -6.2% | $13,999 -5% |
| 2008 | $1,000 -15.2% | $14,736 +11% |
| 2007 | $1,179 +4.9% | $13,274 |
| 2006 | $1,124 -7.4% | $13,274 |
| 2005 | $1,214 -5.2% | $13,274 +16.1% |
| 2004 | $1,280 -9.9% | $11,435 |
| 2003 | $1,421 +4.1% | $11,435 |
| 2002 | $1,364 -8.5% | $11,435 +14.2% |
| 2001 | $1,491 +5.9% | $10,009 |
| 2000 | $1,408 | $10,009 |
| 1999 | $1,408 | $10,009 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60409
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Carol Moseley Braun SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10S T E M AcademyGrades: 8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Thornwood High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 149
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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