Move right into this solid brick home located in popular Clearing location. This 2 bedroom ranch is an affordable buy! The "big ticket" items in the home were updated, including: furnace & a/c, roof, gutters, hot water heater, and storm doors. All rooms freshly painted in neutral colors (2025) and hardwood floors in bedrooms and living room. This home also offers an eat-in kitchen with ceiling fan and oak cabinets, updated laundry appliances, a newer 2.5 car garage with covered patio (2009), and ample storage space. Enjoy summers in the large yard and relax on the patio. Located near parks/shopping/transportation. Schedule your showing today and make this affordable and cozy home your own!
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$258,000
6542 W 61st St, Chicago, IL 60638
2beds
862sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
4,662 Square Feet Lot
$275,900 Zestimate®
$299/sqft
$1,901 Estimated rent
Home value
$275,900
$246,000 - $309,000
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Solid brick homeLarge yardCovered patioAmple storage spaceEat-in kitchenCeiling fanUpdated laundry appliances
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Tamara Wiggins 708-586-8026,
Home Sellers Realty Inc.
Bought with:
Alberto Diaz
Century 21 NuVision Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12309114
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Vinyl), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X15
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X19
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Closet
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 862 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 4,662 sqft
- Dimensions: 37X126
Details
- Parcel number: 19184110490000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Details
- Builder model: RANCH
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2025 | Sold | $258,000-2.5%$299/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12309114 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2025 | Contingent | $264,500$307/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12309114 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $264,500+146%$307/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12309114 Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/1999 | Sold | $107,500$125/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $23,000 +35.3% |
| 2023 | $3,606 +2.6% | $16,999 |
| 2022 | $3,516 +2.9% | $16,999 |
| 2021 | $3,418 -13.3% | $16,999 -3.3% |
| 2020 | $3,941 -0.2% | $17,575 -10% |
| 2019 | $3,949 +1.7% | $19,528 |
| 2018 | $3,882 +12.7% | $19,528 +22.8% |
| 2017 | $3,446 +7.5% | $15,902 |
| 2016 | $3,206 +9.2% | $15,902 |
| 2015 | $2,935 +11.2% | $15,902 +12.6% |
| 2014 | $2,640 +2% | $14,119 |
| 2013 | $2,589 +1.3% | $14,119 |
| 2012 | $2,554 -26.3% | $14,119 -33.5% |
| 2011 | $3,464 -0.5% | $21,230 |
| 2010 | $3,480 +4.3% | $21,230 |
| 2009 | $3,337 -2.1% | $21,230 -10% |
| 2008 | $3,408 +0.9% | $23,584 |
| 2007 | $3,377 -1.1% | $23,584 |
| 2006 | $3,414 +27.7% | $23,584 +44.1% |
| 2005 | $2,674 +0.1% | $16,363 |
| 2004 | $2,672 +2.2% | $16,363 |
| 2003 | $2,614 +19% | $16,363 +35.1% |
| 2002 | $2,197 +3.7% | $12,112 |
| 2001 | $2,119 +8.4% | $12,112 |
| 2000 | $1,956 0% | $12,112 +0.3% |
| 1999 | $1,957 | $12,076 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Clearing
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Dore Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 1/10Kennedy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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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