69 E 159th St

$155,000
Price
5
Beds
1,483 Sq. Ft.
$105 / Sq. Ft.
1,483
Sq. Ft.
$105
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This beautifully updated home, centrally located in Harvey, offers comfort and style throughout. The main level features attractive laminate hardwood floors, while the bedrooms are finished with cozy carpeting for added warmth. The home includes an unfinished basement, providing plenty of potential for storage or future living space. Enjoy the privacy of a fenced-in backyard, perfect for outdoor gatherings, pets, or gardening. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining, and transportation,...This beautifully updated home, centrally located in Harvey, offers comfort and style throughout. The main level features attractive laminate hardwood floors, while the bedrooms are finished with cozy carpeting for added warmth. The home includes an unfinished basement, providing plenty of potential for storage or future living space. Enjoy the privacy of a fenced-in backyard, perfect for outdoor gatherings, pets, or gardening. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining, and transportation, this move-in ready home is a must-see!
  1. Listed by Jaime Birks • eXp Realty
    P: (708)-259-6242 jaime@coronarealtygroupinc.com

Property Details for 69 East 159th Street

Area
Harvey
Township
Thornton
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
0.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Hot Water/Steam
LISTING UPDATED: 12/11/2025 12:07 AM

Property Details for 69 East 159th Street

StatusActive
MLS #12442764
Days on Market136
Taxes$3,474 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1.5 Story
Year Built1927
Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,299 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 69 East 159th Street

Stories-Year Built1927Building Size-Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,299 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,055 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$766

Property Taxes

$290

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 69 East 159th Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 152
  • Elementary School: Lowell-Longfellow Elementary Sch
  • Jr High Middle School: Brooks Middle School
  • High School District: 205
  • High School: Thornton Township High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 152
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
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Storage
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1.5 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • 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: 61X48
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 17
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 1
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1483
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2025-10-21T14:41:45
  • Photos Count: 25
  • 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: 10X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 16X9
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 9X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 10X8
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 15X11
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: 20X9
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 22X15
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 5X9

Property History for 69 East 159th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 5, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12442764

$155,000
Aug 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12442764

$160,000
Dec 9, 2024

Expired

MRED #12106124

$179,900
Sep 26, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12106124

$179,900
Jul 9, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12106124

$179,900
Jul 13, 2023

Cancelled

MRED #11330293

$111,500
Dec 28, 2022

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #11330293

$111,500
Aug 30, 2022

Price Change

MRED #11330293

$112,000
Feb 22, 2022

Cancelled

MRED #11197816

$118,000
Feb 22, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11330293

$118,000
Jan 25, 2022

Price Change

MRED #11197816

$120,000
Nov 16, 2021

Price Change

MRED #11197816

$122,500
Oct 4, 2021

Price Change

MRED #11197816

$123,000
Sep 14, 2021

Price Change

MRED #11197816

$128,000
Aug 23, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11197816

$142,000
Oct 13, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #595814268

$14,500

-17.8% / yr

Oct 2, 2016

Sold

MRED #09341669

$14,100
Sep 20, 2016

Pending

MRED #09341669

Sep 14, 2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09341669

$10,000
Jun 12, 2008

Sold

MRED #06756593

$15,000
May 13, 2008

Pending

MRED #06756593

Dec 20, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06756593

$49,900
Jun 26, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #198707989

$109,000

+8.8% / yr

Dec 18, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #84306052

$74,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/05/2025

Price Change

MRED #12442764

$155,000
08/13/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12442764

$160,000
12/09/2024

Expired

MRED #12106124

$179,900
09/26/2024

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12106124

$179,900
07/09/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12106124

$179,900
07/13/2023

Cancelled

MRED #11330293

$111,500
12/28/2022

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #11330293

$111,500
08/30/2022

Price Change

MRED #11330293

$112,000
02/22/2022

Cancelled

MRED #11197816

$118,000
02/22/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11330293

$118,000
01/25/2022

Price Change

MRED #11197816

$120,000
11/16/2021

Price Change

MRED #11197816

$122,500
10/04/2021

Price Change

MRED #11197816

$123,000
09/14/2021

Price Change

MRED #11197816

$128,000
08/23/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11197816

$142,000
10/13/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #595814268

$14,500

-17.8% / yr

10/02/2016

Sold

MRED #09341669

$14,100
09/20/2016

Pending

MRED #09341669

09/14/2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09341669

$10,000
06/12/2008

Sold

MRED #06756593

$15,000
05/13/2008

Pending

MRED #06756593

12/20/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06756593

$49,900
06/26/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #198707989

$109,000

+8.8% / yr

12/18/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #84306052

$74,500

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

Public Records for 69 East 159th Street

Taxable ValueLand$632Additions$4,367Total$4,999
Tax Record2023$3,268 ($272 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,483 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,483 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,299 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927CountyCOOKAPN29-17-320-043

Schools near 69 East 159th Street

This home is within Thornton Twp Hsd 205 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Brooks Middle School
Public6 to 8

Thornton Township High School
Public9 to 12

Peace Center
Public9 to 12

Outlook Academy
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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69 East 159th Street is a single family home for sale in Harvey, IL 60426. This property was listed for sale on August 13, 2025 by eXp Realty, it's currently listed at $155,000. It has been on the market for a total of 136 days and was last sold on October 13, 2016. This listing's school districts are Harvey School District 152, Thornton Twp Hsd 205 School District. Nearby schools include Brooks Middle School, Thornton Township High School and Peace Center. 69 East 159th Street is a 5-bed, 2-bath, 1,483 sqft single family home built in 1927.

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