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Sold on 10/01/2025
Ryan Smith of RE/MAX Premier
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  • Living
  • Kitchen
  • Other
  • Bath
  • Bedroom

656 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653

  • $300,000

    Last sold 10/01/2025 after 51 Days

  • 3

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 1,848

    Sqft ($162/Sqft)

House not for sale
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About 656 E Bowen Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1878
HOA fee $0/month
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
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!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Ryan Smith
Listing Office - RE/MAX Premier
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#12440557 • last updated 8 months ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 13 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Natural Gas
MLS # 12440557
Virtual Tour N/A
Status New
SubType 2 Stories
Living Area 1848
Type Detached Single
Property Tax $ 5292
Year Built 1878
HOA Fee $ Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 2
# Half Baths 1
Add'l Room(s) No Additional Rooms
Total # of Rooms 7
Accessibility Features No
Exterior
Construction Masonite
# Garage Spaces 2
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Lake Michigan
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area CHI - Grand Boulevard
County Cook
Elementary School District 299
Middle School District 299
High School District 299
APN 20032140490000
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  • Nov 2025
    Public Records
  • Nov 24, 2025 Sold
    $300,000
  • Nov 2025
    mls logo MLS # 12440557
  • Nov 7, 2025 Sold
    $300,000 (-7.7%)
  • Oct 1, 2025 Pending
  • Sep 12, 2025 Price Change
    $324,900 (-12.2%)
  • Aug 27, 2025 Price Change
    $369,900 (-7.5%)
  • Aug 11, 2025 Listed
    $399,900 (-20.0%)
  • Aug 2022
    Public Records
  • Aug 4, 2022 Sold
    $500,000 (+198.5%)
  • Aug 2018
    Public Records
  • Aug 23, 2018 Sold
    $167,500 (-9.5%)
  • Jul 2018
    mls logo MLS # 10011270
  • Jul 19, 2018 Canceled
  • Jul 9, 2018 Listed
    $185,000
  • May 2018
    mls logo MLS # 09880604
  • May 1, 2018 Temporarily No Showings
  • May 1, 2018 Re-Activated
    $185,000 (-5.1%)
  • Apr 27, 2018 Temporarily No Showings
  • Apr 18, 2018 Price Change
    $195,000 (-2.0%)
  • Apr 3, 2018 Re-Activated
  • Mar 23, 2018 Contingent
  • Mar 18, 2018 Price Change
    $199,000 (-0.5%)
  • Mar 11, 2018 Listed
    $200,000
  • 656 E Bowen Ave
    $300K
  • Grand Boulevard
    $209K
  • 60653
    $349K +12% y/y
  • Chicago
    $375K +4% y/y
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