Located in the heart of East Bronzeville, this historic row home situated on a deep corner lot blends the character and charm you would come to expect of this style home with some modern updates that make this home feel that of a new construction! Aside from the corner lot there is a lot more to appreciate in this home, the high ceilings are something you would expect in a new construction and not found often in row homes of this time period, combine the high ceilings with the open layout, you will be amazed! The main level offers a very modern feel with natural refinished hardwood floors, updated kitchen counters/cabiners along with a very modern full bathroom. The second level offers three generous sized bedrooms, a second bathroom which has also been updated and if you need more space the basement offers just that. Partially finished with some updates needed, the value add is really in this space where you can refinish, add a fourth bedroom while having a family room and your equity will soar! The two car garage is another feature not often seen in row homes, combine all this home has to offer with the location being so close to the lakefront and blocks from the heart of Hyde Park, this home will be a hard one to overlook! Minor updates are needed but there is huge upside! Get inside today to appreciate all this home has to offer!
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$300,000
656 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
3beds
1,848sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1878
2,400 Square Feet Lot
$464,200 Zestimate®
$162/sqft
$2,955 Estimated rent
Home value
$464,200
$418,000 - $511,000
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High ceilingsGenerous sized bedroomsCorner lotOpen layoutTwo car garageNatural refinished hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Ryan Smith 708-246-6300,
RE/MAX Premier
Bought with:
Rosa Flores
Redfin Corporation
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12440557
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X20
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,848 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 2,400 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x120
Details
- Parcel number: 20032140490000
- Special conditions: Real Estate Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Masonite
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1878
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $162/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $480,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,292
- Date on market: 8/12/2025
- Listing terms: Renovation Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/7/2025 | Sold | $300,000-40%$162/sqft |
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| 8/4/2022 | Sold | $500,000+198.5%$271/sqft |
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| 8/23/2018 | Sold | $167,500-9.5%$91/sqft |
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| 7/10/2018 | Price change | $185,000-5.1%$100/sqft |
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| 4/19/2018 | Price change | $195,000-2%$106/sqft |
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| 4/3/2018 | Listed for sale | $199,000$108/sqft |
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| 3/23/2018 | Pending sale | $199,000$108/sqft |
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| 3/18/2018 | Price change | $199,000-0.5%$108/sqft |
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| 3/11/2018 | Listed for sale | $200,000$108/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $48,000 +92% |
| 2023 | $5,292 +2.6% | $25,000 |
| 2022 | $5,158 +2.3% | $25,000 |
| 2021 | $5,042 +10.2% | $25,000 +21.7% |
| 2020 | $4,575 +0.9% | $20,536 -9% |
| 2019 | $4,534 +1.7% | $22,568 |
| 2018 | $4,458 -3.6% | $22,568 +5% |
| 2017 | $4,626 +7.5% | $21,487 |
| 2016 | $4,304 +9.3% | $21,487 |
| 2015 | $3,937 | $21,487 +0.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $21,393 |
| 2013 | -- | $21,393 |
| 2012 | -- | $21,393 -21.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $27,212 +59% |
| 2010 | -- | $17,110 |
| 2009 | $2,668 -17.3% | $17,110 -33.4% |
| 2008 | $3,228 | $25,689 |
| 2007 | -- | $25,689 |
| 2006 | -- | $25,689 +177.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $9,267 |
| 2004 | -- | $9,267 |
| 2003 | -- | $9,267 +60.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $5,788 |
| 2001 | $457 +3048.5% | $5,788 |
| 2000 | $15 | $5,788 +81.7% |
| 1999 | -- | $3,186 |
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Neighborhood: Bronzeville
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Fuller Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Phillips Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 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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