7515 W 61st St

$249,900
Price
3
Beds
1,161 Sq. Ft.
$215 / Sq. Ft.
1,161
Sq. Ft.
$215
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom (plus two bonus rooms!) , 2-bath home in the heart of Summit, offering comfort, functionality, and rare outdoor space! The main floor features a spacious living room perfect for gatherings, a convenient first-floor primary bedroom, and a full bath. The kitchen offers a warm, inviting layout with additional cabinetry on the peninsula that separates the kitchen and eating area with plenty of table space - providing extra storage and a natural flow between the spaces....Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom (plus two bonus rooms!) , 2-bath home in the heart of Summit, offering comfort, functionality, and rare outdoor space! The main floor features a spacious living room perfect for gatherings, a convenient first-floor primary bedroom, and a full bath. The kitchen offers a warm, inviting layout with additional cabinetry on the peninsula that separates the kitchen and eating area with plenty of table space - providing extra storage and a natural flow between the spaces. Durable LVP flooring runs throughout the home, complementing the fresh, modern feel. Upstairs includes two additional bedrooms, two bonus rooms - perfect for an office, playroom, or hobby space - skylights that fill the home with natural light, and a second full bathroom for added convenience and versatility. A full unfinished basement provides excellent storage options. Sitting on a rare double lot (50'x125'), this home stands out with its large fully fenced yard, covered patio ideal for entertaining, a 2-car garage with an additional overhead door to the yard, and an extra parking pad off the alley. Major updates include a full tear-off roof & new siding (2022), furnace (2019), and A/C (2019), plus first-floor windows and an upstairs remodel completed in 2021 - giving you peace of mind and move-in-ready comfort.

Property Details for 7515 West 61st Street

Area
Summit
Subdivision
Argo
Township
Lyons
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
4.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
0
LISTING UPDATED: 11/21/2025 10:44 PM

Property Details for 7515 West 61st Street

StatusContingent
MLS #12505408
Days on Market14
Taxes$5,641 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1.5 Story
Year Built1921
Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 7515 West 61st Street

Stories-Year Built1921Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,705 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,235

Property Taxes

$470

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 7515 West 61st Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 104
  • Elementary School: Otis P Graves Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Heritage Middle School
  • High School District: 217
  • High School: Argo Community High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 104
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Alley, Additional Parking, Alley Access, Owned, Garage
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: Yes
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • Attic: Dormer,Finished,Full
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Foyer
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 1.5 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Oven
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2021
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 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 Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x125
  • Other Structures: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • General Information: Interstate Access
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1161
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA, Cash
  • Public Document Count: 5
  • Document Date: 2025-11-11T02:47:27
  • Photos Count: 32
  • 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: 11X10
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 8X13
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X8
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: 13X8
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 14X12
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 11X8
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 14X12
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 6X6
Bonus Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Dimensions: 7X11

Property History for 7515 West 61st Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 21, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12505408

Nov 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12505408

$249,900
Oct 1, 2010

Sold

MRED #07489396

$25,000
Sep 10, 2010

Pending

MRED #07489396

Aug 2, 2010

Listed (Active)

MRED #07489396

$42,900
Dec 9, 2009

Cancelled

MRED #07231536

$72,500
Dec 9, 2009

Cancelled

MRED #07231565

$72,500
Jun 1, 2009

Listed (Active)

MRED #07231536

$94,900
Jun 1, 2009

Listed (Active)

MRED #07231565

$94,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/21/2025

Contingent

MRED #12505408

11/09/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12505408

$249,900
10/01/2010

Sold

MRED #07489396

$25,000
09/10/2010

Pending

MRED #07489396

08/02/2010

Listed (Active)

MRED #07489396

$42,900
12/09/2009

Cancelled

MRED #07231536

$72,500
12/09/2009

Cancelled

MRED #07231565

$72,500
06/01/2009

Listed (Active)

MRED #07231536

$94,900
06/01/2009

Listed (Active)

MRED #07231565

$94,900

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

Public Records for 7515 West 61st Street

Taxable ValueLand$2,265Additions$13,734Total$15,999
Tax Record2023$4,444 ($370 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,161 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,161 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,125 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1921CountyCOOKAPN18-13-415-016

Schools near 7515 West 61st Street

This home is within Argo Chsd 217 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - K to 4
Public - 5
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
W W Walker Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Walsh Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Heritage Middle School
Public6 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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