2913 E 97th St

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Description

Welcome to your classic 1890's single family home in a great neighborhood of the Southeast Side of Chicago. A 3-level A-frame with a large rear concrete patio for entertaining and a detached brick 2-car garage. There are 3 bedrooms/1 bath on the main level, and 2 additional rooms on the lower level that could be used as bedrooms. Also a living room, another full bath, and a kitchen on the lower level. The home is masonry-built and wood-framed with siding. An open floorplan with sweeping archways...Welcome to your classic 1890's single family home in a great neighborhood of the Southeast Side of Chicago. A 3-level A-frame with a large rear concrete patio for entertaining and a detached brick 2-car garage. There are 3 bedrooms/1 bath on the main level, and 2 additional rooms on the lower level that could be used as bedrooms. Also a living room, another full bath, and a kitchen on the lower level. The home is masonry-built and wood-framed with siding. An open floorplan with sweeping archways and the "original" oak base boards and moldings, linking the living room to the dining room to the kitchen effortlessly. The spacious living and dining rooms have a light wood laminate flooring throughout, while the expansive kitchen has custom ceramic flooring with plenty of counter space, stainless steel appliances, an eat-in radius island, and an all-purpose workstation space for (your baking needs, the kids doing their homework, or a bar for entertaining). The kitchen has a large butler's pantry with plenty of storage for food, supplies, and your kitchen gadgets. Each of the 3 bedrooms on the main level have new carpet. The full bath was upgraded in 2019 with new shower surround, vanity, toilet, and flooring. The rooms have 9-ft ceilings and each of the 3 bedrooms, dining room, and kitchen have ceiling fans. The lower level can be used as an entertaining space, a play space for the kids, a home office area, or even an in-law suite, as it has its own separate living space with a kitchen and a full bath. Also features a washer/dryer, large closet space, and lots of storage. There is a 8x10 storage room at the front of the home and another 7x20 storage space at the rear of the home. This space leads out to the concrete patio with cedar fences on both sides of the yard for your privacy. The roof on the home and the garage have been replaced with architectural shingles and this spacious upper level has 2 new Velux skylights, just waiting for your future master suite design. Other upgrades include: new roof on 2 car garage (2021); new front porch and rear porch completely rebuilt and composite decking (2021); new water heater (2019); new cedar fence system at the rear of the home (2019); new boiler system and tank (2018); new electric panel upgrade (2009); new copper plumbing in kitchen (2009); new vinyl windows in kitchen and walk-in pantry (2009). You have Marsh Elementary CPS 1 block away. Many great restaurants, activities, and shopping in the area. Nearby expressways (I-94, I-57 and Lake Shore Drive), the Chicago Skyway, very close to the Indiana border for additional shopping and restaurants. Can be in downtown Chicago or Northwest Indiana in minutes. Neighborhood park (Vets Park) 1 block away, and a massive park at Lake Michigan (Calumet Park), just a mile away.
  1. Listed by Oscar Estrada • eXp Realty
    P: (312)-785-1757 C: (312)-785-1757 oscar.estrada@exprealty.com

Property Details for 2913 East 97th Street

Area
CHI - South Deering
Township
Hyde Park
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
None
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 05/17/2026 12:06 AM

Property Details for 2913 East 97th Street

StatusActive
MLS #12614040
Days on Market62
Taxes$1,625 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1888
Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,267 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 2913 East 97th Street

Stories-Year Built1888Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,267 SF

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Property Information for 2913 East 97th Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, 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: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 2
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Pantry
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
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: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 25 x 131
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 9700
  • East Coordinate: 2913
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • Living Area Source: Not Reported
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1012
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 16
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 12X11
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 18X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 15X12
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 19X12
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 10X10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 15X12
Pantry Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Pantry
  • Dimensions: 9X5

Property History for 2913 East 97th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 1, 2026

Price Change

MRED #12614040

$153,000
Apr 15, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12614040

$160,000
Apr 8, 2026

Cancelled

MRED #12533814

$169,750
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/01/2026

Price Change

MRED #12614040

$153,000
04/15/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12614040

$160,000
04/08/2026

Cancelled

MRED #12533814

$169,750

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

Public Records for 2913 East 97th Street

Taxable ValueLand$2,438Additions$8,963Total$11,401
Tax Record2023$1,625 ($135 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,012 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,012 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,250 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1888CountyCOOKAPN26-07-129-005

Schools near 2913 East 97th Street

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Charter - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Marsh Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Baker College Prep
Charter9 to 12

LEARN South Chicago
CharterK to 8

Bowen High School
Public9 to 12

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2913 East 97th Street is a single family home for sale in Chicago, IL 60617. This property was listed for sale on April 15, 2026 by eXp Realty, it's currently listed at $153,000. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Marsh Elementary School, Baker College Prep and LEARN South Chicago. 2913 East 97th Street is a 5-bed, 2-bath, single family home built in 1888.

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