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Sold on 04/26/2018
Lamar Austin of Redfin Corporation

640 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653

  • $449,900

    Last sold 04/26/2018 after 62 Days

  • 4

    bed

  • 3.1

    bath

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About 640 E Bowen Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1885
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 2,653 Sqft
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Stunning Bronzeville home with plenty of upgrades! Exquisite touches are found throughout the home, including the updated fixtures in the living room and the dining room with stylish shiplap walls! Home chefs will love the kitchen with updated stainless steel appliances and granite counters. Upstairs includes a spacious master bedroom with new closet and luxurious full bathroom. Convenient 2nd-floor laundry room has loads of custom built storage shelving. Spacious finished basement with full bathroom and bedroom makes for a wonderful guest suite. Hardwood floors, 10-foot ceilings, and built-ins throughout. Enjoy the completely landscaped front and back yard with custom built benches, pergola, planting bench, and raised garden bed. Additional highlights include two-car garage with custom built storage shelving and workbench, security system with exterior cameras and rolling shutter windows. Minutes to parks, the lake, I-90/94 and CTA Red/Green lines.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Lamar Austin
Listing Office - Redfin Corporation
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#09863441 • last updated 8 years ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Levels/Style Cape Cod
MLS # 9863441
Type Detached Single
Property Tax $ 3772.56
Master HOA Fee No
Year Built 1885
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Dining Room Separate
Basement Finished, Exterior Access, Full, Walkout
Total # of Rooms 9
Kitchen Galley
Other Room(s) Den
# Fireplaces 1
Accessibility Features No
Appliances Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
Fireplace Living Room, See Through/Multi Sided, Gas Logs, Gas Starter
Interior Features Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Wood Laminate Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry
Exterior
Exterior Features Deck
Exterior Vinyl Siding, Frame
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 2
Garage Desc Detached
Lot Desc Standard Chicago Lot
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public
Water Source Public
Location
Subdivision BRONZEVILLE
County Cook
Elementary School FULLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Middle School FULLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
High School District 299
Elementary School District 299
Middle School District 299
High School DYETT ACADEMIC CENTER HIGH SCHOO
Directions E. Bowen Ave. Between S. Cottage Grove Ave And S. Martin Luther King Dr.
APN 20032140590000
We are not permitted to show value estimates for this property.
  • May 2018
    Public Records
  • May 31, 2018 Sold
    $450,000
  • Apr 2018
    mls logo MLS # 09863441
  • Apr 27, 2018 Sold
    $449,900
  • Feb 25, 2018 Contingent
    —
  • Feb 22, 2018 Listed
    $449,900 (-3.8%)
  • Nov 2017
    mls logo MLS # 09773227
  • Nov 22, 2017 Cancelled
    —
  • Oct 9, 2017 Listed
    $467,500 (-1.6%)
  • Oct 2017
    mls logo MLS # 09736986
  • Oct 9, 2017 Cancelled
    —
  • Aug 31, 2017 Listed
    $475,000 (+58.3%)
  • Sep 2010
    Public Records
  • Sep 24, 2010 Sold
    $300,000
  • Aug 2010
    mls logo MLS # 07352237
  • Aug 7, 2010 Sold
    $300,000
  • Oct 7, 2009 Listed
    $300,000 (-32.1%)
  • Jul 2005
    Public Records
  • Jul 15, 2005 Sold
    $442,000
  • 640 E Bowen Ave
    $449K
  • Grand Boulevard
    $267K -24% y/y
  • 60653
    $350K +11% y/y
  • Chicago
    $369K +5% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
642 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653 $642,000 3/3 2,424 0
634 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653 $757,000 5/3 2,068 0.01
652 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653 $526,000 5/3 1,642 0.02
654 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653 $382,000 4/3 1,868 0.03
626 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653 $294,000 3/2 1,404 0.03
656 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653 $318,000 3/2 1,848 0.03
624 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653 $290,000 4/2 1,404 0.03
641 E 41st St, Chicago, IL 60653 $746,000 4/3 2,193 0.03

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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