540 E 4th St

$315,000
Price
3
Beds
1,601 Sq. Ft.
$197 / Sq. Ft.
1,601
Sq. Ft.
$197
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This lovely 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom residence features an open floor plan and ample space for comfortable living. Recent updates include fresh paint throughout, new flooring, and new countertops in the kitchen. A flexible room provides the ideal space for a home office, playroom, or additional living area. Children can easily walk to Milne Grove Elementary and Kelvin Grove Middle School, both within the School District 91. The home boasts a large, private yard, ideal for outdoor activities and entertaining,...This lovely 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom residence features an open floor plan and ample space for comfortable living. Recent updates include fresh paint throughout, new flooring, and new countertops in the kitchen. A flexible room provides the ideal space for a home office, playroom, or additional living area. Children can easily walk to Milne Grove Elementary and Kelvin Grove Middle School, both within the School District 91. The home boasts a large, private yard, ideal for outdoor activities and entertaining, and is located on a dead-end street for added privacy. Plus, with a full unfinished basement and a detached 2-car garage, you'll have plenty of storage space or the potential for future expansion. Conveniently located near the Metra station, bus stop, downtown Lockport, and local forest preserves, this move-in-ready home offers comfort, flexibility, and a prime location.

Property Details for 540 East 4th Street

Area
Homer / Lockport
Township
Lockport
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: 10/23/2025 03:40 AM

Property Details for 540 East 4th Street

StatusActive
MLS #12481972
Days on Market74
Taxes$4,691 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1909
Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,840 SF
CountyWill County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Baird & Warner
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Building Information for 540 East 4th Street

Stories-Year Built1909Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,840 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,947 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,557

Property Taxes

$391

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 540 East 4th Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 91
  • Elementary School: Milne Grove Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Kelvin Grove Elementary School
  • High School District: 205
  • High School: Lockport Township High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 91
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Asphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Separate Dining Room, Quartz Counters
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Office, Foyer, Mud Room
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Other Equipment: Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2025
  • 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 Description: Level
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 153
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Taped
  • Assessor Square Footage: 972
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Public Document Count: 4
  • Document Date: 2025-10-02T16:14:53
  • Photos Count: 24
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
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 Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X8
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 14X9
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: 13X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 17X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 17X14
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 17X6
Mud Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Dimensions: 8X7
Office Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 8X7

Property History for 540 East 4th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 9, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12481972

$315,000
Oct 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12481972

$320,000
Jul 3, 2025

Sold

MRED #12327069

$221,000
Jun 17, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1904068379

$225,000

+6.8% / yr

Jun 1, 2025

Pending

MRED #12327069

Apr 26, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12327069

$243,000
Apr 26, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12327069

Apr 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12327069

$256,000
Apr 9, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12327069

Apr 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12327069

$256,000
Mar 20, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12291580

$279,900
Feb 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12291580

$289,000
Sep 11, 2015

Sold

MRED #08868401

$117,900
Aug 5, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #558415882

$117,900

-4.7% / yr

Jul 7, 2015

Pending

MRED #08868401

Jun 18, 2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #08868401

$132,000
Feb 24, 2015

Cancelled

MRED #08791832

$139,000
Nov 25, 2014

Cancelled

MRED #08646625

$164,000
Nov 24, 2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08791832

$152,900
Jun 16, 2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08646625

$164,000
Jun 11, 2014

Expired

MRED #08508265

$164,000
Dec 27, 2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08508265

$185,000
Jul 22, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #252316805

$166,000

+1.0% / yr

Jul 22, 2008

Sold

MRED #06888310

$166,000
Jun 18, 2008

Pending

MRED #06888310

May 7, 2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #06888310

$189,900
Oct 29, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #147461717

$160,000

+85.1% / yr

Mar 18, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #134520638

$109,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/09/2025

Price Change

MRED #12481972

$315,000
10/02/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12481972

$320,000
07/03/2025

Sold

MRED #12327069

$221,000
06/17/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1904068379

$225,000

+6.8% / yr

06/01/2025

Pending

MRED #12327069

04/26/2025

Price Change

MRED #12327069

$243,000
04/26/2025

Contingent

MRED #12327069

04/22/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12327069

$256,000
04/09/2025

Contingent

MRED #12327069

04/02/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12327069

$256,000
03/20/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12291580

$279,900
02/15/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12291580

$289,000
09/11/2015

Sold

MRED #08868401

$117,900
08/05/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #558415882

$117,900

-4.7% / yr

07/07/2015

Pending

MRED #08868401

06/18/2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #08868401

$132,000
02/24/2015

Cancelled

MRED #08791832

$139,000
11/25/2014

Cancelled

MRED #08646625

$164,000
11/24/2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08791832

$152,900
06/16/2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08646625

$164,000
06/11/2014

Expired

MRED #08508265

$164,000
12/27/2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08508265

$185,000
07/22/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #252316805

$166,000

+1.0% / yr

07/22/2008

Sold

MRED #06888310

$166,000
06/18/2008

Pending

MRED #06888310

05/07/2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #06888310

$189,900
10/29/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #147461717

$160,000

+85.1% / yr

03/18/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #134520638

$109,500

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

Public Records for 540 East 4th Street

Taxable ValueLand$20,958Additions$41,681Total$62,639
Tax Record2024$4,691 ($391 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt972 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt972 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,841 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1909CountyWILLAPN11-04-23-231-027

Schools near 540 East 4th Street

This home is within Lockport School District 91.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 3
Public - 4 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Milne Grove Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

Kelvin Grove Jr High School
Public4 to 8

Lockport Township High School East
Public9 to 12

St Joseph Elementary School
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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540 East 4th Street is a single family home for sale in Lockport, IL 60441. This property was listed for sale on October 2, 2025 by Baird & Warner, it's currently listed at $315,000. It has been on the market for a total of 74 days and was last sold on July 3, 2025. This listing's school districts are Lockport School District 91, Lockport Twp Hsd 205 School District. Nearby schools include Milne Grove Elementary School, Kelvin Grove Jr High School and Lockport Township High School East. 540 East 4th Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,601 sqft single family home built in 1909.

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