253 Church St

$150,000
Price
3
Beds
1,218 Sq. Ft.
$123 / Sq. Ft.
1,218
Sq. Ft.
$123
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Opportunity knocks! Don't miss this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home ideally located within walking distance to Community High School and downtown West Chicago. Enjoy a spacious living room and a bright, eat-in kitchen with plenty of table space. Two main-floor bedrooms and a convenient first-floor laundry add comfort and functionality. Upstairs, you'll find a large bedroom and a full bath. The unfinished basement-accessible from the exterior-offers great storage or future finishing potential. Perfect...Opportunity knocks! Don't miss this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home ideally located within walking distance to Community High School and downtown West Chicago. Enjoy a spacious living room and a bright, eat-in kitchen with plenty of table space. Two main-floor bedrooms and a convenient first-floor laundry add comfort and functionality. Upstairs, you'll find a large bedroom and a full bath. The unfinished basement-accessible from the exterior-offers great storage or future finishing potential. Perfect for commuters, this home is just a short walk to the West Chicago Metra station and minutes from I-355 and I-88. Outdoor enthusiasts will love being close to the West Chicago Prairie Forest Preserve and Reed-Keppler Park, with shopping and dining nearby. Great location, great potential-don't let this one slip away! This home is being sold "As-Is". Buyer responsible for any required inspections repairs.

Property Details for 253 Church Street

Area
West Chicago
Township
Winfield
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
6.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
0
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 11/26/2025 02:39 AM

Property Details for 253 Church Street

StatusContingent
MLS #12512368
Days on Market16
Taxes$5,738 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1880
Lot Size0.18 AC / 8,001 SF
CountyDuPage County

Location

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Building Information for 253 Church Street

Stories-Year Built1880Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 8,001 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,219 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$741

Property Taxes

$478

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 253 Church Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 33
  • Elementary School: Indian Knoll Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Leman Middle School
  • High School District: 94
  • High School: Community High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 33
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Asphalt, None/NA, Yes, Owned
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Basement Sq Ft: 834
  • Dining Room: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Loft
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range
  • Other Equipment: Water Heater-Gas
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 1218
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1218
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2052
  • Main Sq Ft: 834
  • Upper Sq Ft: 384
  • Lot Description: Irregular
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 69x123x9x108
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1218
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 834
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2025-11-11T17:35:33
  • Photos Count: 23
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X09
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 11X13
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 3X8
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 15X15
Loft Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Loft
  • Dimensions: 9X10

Property History for 253 Church Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 16, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12512368

Nov 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12512368

$150,000
Apr 24, 2012

Sold

MRED #08014551

$47,900
Apr 16, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #330070065

$48,000
Mar 26, 2012

Pending

MRED #08014551

Mar 9, 2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #08014551

$49,900
Nov 1, 2011

Cancelled

MRED #07890302

$39,900
Aug 25, 2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07890302

$79,900
Nov 25, 2008

Expired

MRED #06908427

$180,000
May 26, 2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #06908427

$180,000
Dec 31, 2007

Expired

MRED #06558174

$184,500
Jun 20, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06558174

$185,000
Apr 30, 2007

Expired

MRED #06453038

$177,000
Mar 25, 2007

Cancelled

MRED #06372286

$180,000
Mar 25, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06453038

$177,000
Jan 5, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06372286

$180,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/16/2025

Contingent

MRED #12512368

11/11/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12512368

$150,000
04/24/2012

Sold

MRED #08014551

$47,900
04/16/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #330070065

$48,000
03/26/2012

Pending

MRED #08014551

03/09/2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #08014551

$49,900
11/01/2011

Cancelled

MRED #07890302

$39,900
08/25/2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07890302

$79,900
11/25/2008

Expired

MRED #06908427

$180,000
05/26/2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #06908427

$180,000
12/31/2007

Expired

MRED #06558174

$184,500
06/20/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06558174

$185,000
04/30/2007

Expired

MRED #06453038

$177,000
03/25/2007

Cancelled

MRED #06372286

$180,000
03/25/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06453038

$177,000
01/05/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06372286

$180,000

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

Public Records for 253 Church Street

Taxable ValueLand$21,471Additions$51,088Total$72,559
Tax Record2024$5,738 ($478 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,218 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,218 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,356 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880ZoningRCountyDUPAGEAPN04-09-218-001

Schools near 253 Church Street

This home is within Chsd 94 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Pioneer Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Leman Middle School
Public6 to 8

Community High School
Public9 to 12

St Mary
PrivatePK to 8

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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