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Sold on 04/18/2025
Evan Peng of Landmark & Property Group, Inc

543 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609

  • $583,000

    Last sold 04/18/2025 for $600K

  • 4

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 3,000

    Sqft ($200/Sqft)

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About 543 W Root St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1989
HOA fee $0/month
Movoto estimate
Parking 3 garage spaces
Property description
Welcome to this stunning brick single-family home located at 543 W Root Street! This beautifully rebuilt two-story residence offers four spacious bedrooms and three full bathrooms. Featuring hardwood floors, oak doors, and trims throughout. The generous kitchen is a chef's dream, complete with a center island, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Enjoy year-round comfort with a two zone heating and cooling system, and take advantage of the finished basement for additional living space. Outdoor entertaining is a breeze on the rear patio, perfect for summer gatherings. With a three-car brick garage and a prime location near bus routes #44, #43, #8, and expressway 90/94, this exceptional property promises convenience and style. Don't miss out
Listed by
Listing Agent - Evan Peng
Listing Office - Landmark & Property Group, Inc
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#12334379 • last updated 1 year ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 19 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
MLS # 12334379
Status Closed
SubType 2 Stories
Living Area 3000
Type Detached Single
Property Tax $ 6199.25
Year Built 1989
HOA Fee $ 0, Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 3
Add'l Room(s) Walk In Closet
Total # of Rooms 8
Accessibility Features No
Exterior
Construction Brick
# Garage Spaces 3
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Public
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area CHI - New City
County Cook
Elementary School District 299
Middle School District 299
High School District 299
APN 20041210110000
Directions Wallace Street And West To Root Street
$583K
Range: $501K-$664K
Last 30 days 
  • Jun 2025
    mls logo MLS # 12334379
  • Jun 2, 2025 Sold
    $600,000
  • Apr 20, 2025 Active
    —
  • Apr 9, 2025 Listed
    $629,000 (+66.4%)
  • Jun 2025
    Public Records
  • Jun 2, 2025 Sold
    $600,000 (-4.6%)
  • Jul 2018
    mls logo MLS # 09964199
  • Jul 30, 2018 Canceled
    —
  • Jun 8, 2018 Contingent
    —
  • May 27, 2018 Listed
    $389,000 (-7.1%)
  • Jul 2018
    Public Records
  • Jul 19, 2018 Sold
    $378,000 (-2.8%)
  • May 2018
    mls logo MLS # 09948514
  • May 27, 2018 Cancelled
    —
  • May 12, 2018 Listed
    $418,888 (-2.1%)
  • May 2018
    mls logo MLS # 09918802
  • May 12, 2018 Cancelled
    —
  • Apr 17, 2018 Listed
    $428,000 (-4.7%)
  • Apr 2018
    mls logo MLS # 09910534
  • Apr 17, 2018 Cancelled
    —
  • Apr 9, 2018 Listed
    $449,000 (+113.8%)
  • Jul 2007
    Public Records
  • Jul 31, 2007 Sold
    $210,000
  • Jul 2007
    mls logo MLS # 06552533
  • Jul 27, 2007 Sold
    $210,000 (-4.5%)
  • Jun 14, 2007 Listed
    $219,900 (-30.2%)
  • Jul 2005
    Public Records
  • Jul 5, 2005 Sold
    $315,000 (+8.6%)
  • May 2004
    Public Records
  • May 28, 2004 Sold
    $290,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $6,199 -10.2%
    $32,697 -11.63%
  • 2022
    $6,907 +2.0%
    $37,000
  • 2021
    $6,771 +27.7%
    $37,000 +37.58%
  • 2020
    $5,300 -0.3%
    $26,894 -10.0%
  • 2019
    $5,315 +1.7%
    $29,883
  • 2018
    $5,224 -12.1%
    $29,883 -3.53%
  • 2017
    $5,941 +4.2%
    $30,975
  • 2016
    $5,704 +9.8%
    $30,975
  • 2015
    $5,195 +5.0%
    $30,975
  • 2014
    $4,950 +2.2%
    —
  • 2013
    $4,841
    —
  • 543 W Root St
    $600K
  • New City
    $232K -1% y/y
  • 60609
    $250K -1% y/y
  • Chicago
    $369K +5% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
4139 S Wallace St, Chicago, IL 60609 $334,000 3/1 939 0.02
4143 S Wallace St, Chicago, IL 60609 $408,000 2/1 988 0.02
4147 S Wallace St, Chicago, IL 60609 $561,000 3/3 1,200 0.03
544 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609 $631,000 —/3 2,600 0.03
4121 S Wallace St, Chicago, IL 60609 $867,000 —/— — 0.03
544 W 42nd St, Chicago, IL 60609 $472,000 4/1 1,738 0.04
4119 S Wallace St, Chicago, IL 60609 $811,000 —/— — 0.04
536 W 42nd St, Chicago, IL 60609 $630,000 3/2 2,160 0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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