Opportunity awaits in desirable West Norwood Park! This 1.5-story home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a full unfinished basement, and a detached 2-car garage. The living area is highlighted by dramatic beamed cathedral ceilings, adding character and architectural interest. Situated on a well-located residential street, the property offers convenient access to expressways, O'Hare Airport, public transportation, parks, shopping, and dining. The home requires extensive repairs, renovation, and updating and is being sold as-is, presenting an excellent opportunity for investors, rehabbers, or buyers looking to restore and reimagine its potential. Estate sale subject to court approval. Any personal property in the home at the time of closing will be transferred with the sale.
Contingent
$299,900
7607 W Hortense Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
2beds
1,660sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
3,746 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$181/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Well-located residential streetDramatic beamed cathedral ceilings
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Listed by:
Sally Haynes 773-251-8116,
Keller Williams ONEChicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12677380
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Workshop, Mud Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Recreation Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Second
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 322 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X14
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X9
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 230 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X10
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X5
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, Beamed Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Storage Space,Full
- Attic: Finished,Interior Stair
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,660
- Total interior livable area: 1,660 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,746 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30 x 125
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 12011090140000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany,Probate Listing
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: English
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Brick, Clad Trim
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Other
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $181/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $280,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,963
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/1995 | Sold | $157,000$95/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $28,000 +3.7% |
| 2023 | $4,997 +3% | $27,000 |
| 2022 | $4,850 +1.9% | $27,000 |
| 2021 | $4,760 +15% | $27,000 +24.6% |
| 2020 | $4,138 +1% | $21,676 -9% |
| 2019 | $4,097 +1.7% | $23,820 |
| 2018 | $4,027 +14.5% | $23,820 +20.9% |
| 2017 | $3,515 +2% | $19,705 |
| 2016 | $3,447 +2.5% | $19,705 -6.1% |
| 2015 | $3,364 +7.9% | $20,981 +8.3% |
| 2014 | $3,119 +2.4% | $19,380 |
| 2013 | $3,046 +0.5% | $19,380 |
| 2012 | $3,030 -18.1% | $19,380 -23.4% |
| 2011 | $3,700 +18.4% | $25,293 |
| 2010 | $3,126 +14% | $25,293 |
| 2009 | $2,741 -20.6% | $25,293 -17.8% |
| 2008 | $3,452 +33.6% | $30,777 |
| 2007 | $2,584 +0.8% | $30,777 |
| 2006 | $2,564 -5.1% | $30,777 +40.3% |
| 2005 | $2,703 +1.9% | $21,936 |
| 2004 | $2,652 +4.5% | $21,936 |
| 2003 | $2,539 -5.4% | $21,936 +30.8% |
| 2002 | $2,685 +5.2% | $16,765 |
| 2001 | $2,553 +9.7% | $16,765 |
| 2000 | $2,327 -0.1% | $16,765 +18.8% |
| 1999 | $2,330 | $14,111 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Norwood Park West
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Edison Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Taft High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Edison Park Elementary School
- Middle: Edison Park Elementary School
- High: Taft High School
- 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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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Chicago
- 60631
- Norwood Park West
- 7607 W Hortense Ave





