18243 Center Ave

$229,000
Price
3
Beds
1,079 Sq. Ft.
$212 / Sq. Ft.
1,079
Sq. Ft.
$212
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Sweetest ranch in Home Sweet Homewood. Recently updated kitchen with breakfast bar. Updated hall bath. Spacius sun-drenched living room opens to formal dining room with wainscoting detail. Three good sized bedrooms with ample storage. Hardwood floors throughout. Full unfinished basement with laundry and loads of storage. A large, screened breezeway attaches 2 car garage to house and provides additional entertainment/hangout space. Easy access to shopping, seated winning schools, and parks. Have a...Sweetest ranch in Home Sweet Homewood. Recently updated kitchen with breakfast bar. Updated hall bath. Spacius sun-drenched living room opens to formal dining room with wainscoting detail. Three good sized bedrooms with ample storage. Hardwood floors throughout. Full unfinished basement with laundry and loads of storage. A large, screened breezeway attaches 2 car garage to house and provides additional entertainment/hangout space. Easy access to shopping, seated winning schools, and parks. Have a blast at all of the seasonal Village festivals. Try Pope Leo's favorite Aurelio's pizza !

Property Details for 18243 Center Avenue

Area
Homewood
Township
Bloom
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
0
LISTING UPDATED: 12/11/2025 12:07 AM

Property Details for 18243 Center Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #12499680
Days on Market47
Taxes$8,142 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1 Story
Year Built1953
Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,679 SF
CountyCook County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Baird & Warner
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Building Information for 18243 Center Avenue

Stories-Year Built1953Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,679 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,810 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,132

Property Taxes

$679

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 18243 Center Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 153
  • High School District: 233
  • High School: Homewood-Flossmoor High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 153
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Asphalt, No Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: Sump Pump
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 1079
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1079
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1079
  • Main Sq Ft: 1079
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 7679
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1079
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-10-27T16:57:59
  • Photos Count: 20
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 2
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: Image360
  • Virtual Tour YN: Yes
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 9X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 9X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 8X12
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 10X15
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 9X8
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 13X17
Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Dimensions: 15X15

Property History for 18243 Center Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 5, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12499680

$229,000
Oct 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12499680

$234,900
Dec 10, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1479317723

$175,000
Dec 10, 2021

Sold

MRED #11260428

$175,000
Nov 18, 2021

Contingent

MRED #11260428

Nov 15, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11260428

Nov 15, 2021

Pending

MRED #11260428

Nov 14, 2021

Contingent

MRED #11260428

Nov 9, 2021

Price Change

MRED #11260428

$179,000
Nov 1, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11260428

$189,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/05/2025

Price Change

MRED #12499680

$229,000
10/28/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12499680

$234,900
12/10/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1479317723

$175,000
12/10/2021

Sold

MRED #11260428

$175,000
11/18/2021

Contingent

MRED #11260428

11/15/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11260428

11/15/2021

Pending

MRED #11260428

11/14/2021

Contingent

MRED #11260428

11/09/2021

Price Change

MRED #11260428

$179,000
11/01/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11260428

$189,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 18243 Center Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$3,071Additions$15,928Total$18,999
Tax Record2023$8,142 ($678 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,079 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,079 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,679 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953CountyCOOKAPN29-32-404-026

Schools near 18243 Center Avenue

This home is within Homewood Flossmoor Chsd 233 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Willow School
PublicPK to 2

Winston Churchill School
Public3 to 5

James Hart School
Public6 to 8

Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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18243 Center Avenue is a single family home for sale in Homewood, IL 60430. This property was listed for sale on October 28, 2025 by Baird & Warner, it's currently listed at $229,000. It has been on the market for a total of 47 days and was last sold on December 10, 2021. This listing's school districts are Homewood Flossmoor Chsd 233 School District, Homewood School District 153. Nearby schools include Willow School, Winston Churchill School and James Hart School. 18243 Center Avenue is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,079 sqft single family home built in 1953.

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