Welcome to your new home in a fantastic area of Berwyn! Perfectly located with quick and easy access to the expressway, this property combines modern updates with great entertainment space. The heart of the home features a beautifully remodeled and updated kitchen, complete with high-end cabinetry and stunning granite countertops. Head up to the top floor, where you will find three comfortably sized bedrooms alongside a full bathroom. Downstairs, the basement has a built-in bar, a convenient second bathroom, and a dedicated laundry area. Major updates have already been taken care of for you, including a brand-new water heater and a roof that is less than 3 years old. Please note that while there is no central air-conditioning currently installed, the property is fully set up and ready for the new buyer to easily add a new unit. Don't miss out on this incredible Berwyn opportunity. Schedule your tour today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
3,781 sq ftLot Size
$275Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Laquan Henley• Keller Williams ONEChicago
South Berwyn, located between Ogden Avenue and Harlem Avenue, is a residential and commercial Berwyn neighborhood with a bungalow-lined streetscape and a rail-and-arterial edge. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Cermak Road near Oak Park Avenue, where taquerias, bakeries, corner groceries, and late-night eateries keep the sidewalks active. Brick Chicago-style bungalows and two-flats set a steady architectural rhythm, punctuated by small courtyard buildings. Fitzgerald’s anchors the local calendar with live music in a storied setting. La Parra Restaurant and Taqueria and Autre Monde Café & Spirits add destination dining with a distinctly Berwyn feel. Parks and schoolyards stitch in green breaks between the main corridors.
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Offer insights
3837 Harvey Ave · $279,000
$280K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $280K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
33 days
The average home goes pending in 51 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.6%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Living
Dining
Interior features
Finished full basement
6 total rooms
Recreation room in basement (27 x 22)
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Master bedroom on main level (14 x 10)
Second bedroom on main level (12 x 11)
Third bedroom on main level (11 x 11)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Basement has a bathroom
Kitchen
Kitchen with eating area/table space (12 x 12)
Shades on kitchen windows
Range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry room in basement (10 x 10)
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Carpet in bedrooms and master bedroom
Vinyl in kitchen
Other flooring in living room
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Forced air heating
Exterior features
Patio
Fenced yard
Lot dimensions approximately 30 x 125
Lot under 0.25 acre
Home design
Detached single-family home
One-story layout
Built approximately 71–80 years ago
Brick construction
Asphalt roof
Fee simple ownership
Not currently leased
Parking
Detached garage with garage door opener
Off-alley access
Garage owned
Total 2 parking spaces (2 garage spaces)
Construction
Brick exterior
Asphalt roof
Built before 1978
Utilities
Water source: Lake Michigan
Public sewer
Electric service with circuit breakers
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Community features include curbs, sidewalks, street lights and paved streets
Financial info
Tax exemptions: Homeowner
Other
Parcel number available
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Solid brick well maintained home. Sunny living room. Eat-in kitchen. 3 nice size bedrooms. Hardwood floors under carpet. Full finished basement with rec room and bar~perfect for entertaining. Large laundry room. Tons of storage throughout. Fenced yard with patio. 2 car garage. Convenient to public transportation and easy commute to the city. Don't miss this affordable home!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08559213
Apr 24, 2014
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$147,500
$145/sq ft
Apr 2, 2014
Pending
—
Mar 19, 2014
Contingent
—
Mar 16, 2014
Listed (New)
$144,500
$143/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,679 (−7.0%)
$4,630 + $17,369
$21,999
2022
$7,180 (+2.5%)
$4,063 + $15,159
$19,222
2021
$7,005 (+4.3%)
$4,063 + $15,159
$19,222
2020
$6,716 (+16.0%)
$4,063 + $15,159
$19,222
2019
$5,791 (+6.3%)
$3,685 + $12,594
$16,279
2018
$5,449 (−22.9%)
$3,685 + $12,594
$16,279
2017
$7,068 (+39.0%)
$3,685 + $12,594
$16,279
2016
$5,084 (+3.1%)
$3,024 + $11,197
$14,221
2015
$4,930 (−15.4%)
$3,024 + $11,197
$14,221
2014
$5,830 (+33.0%)
$3,024 + $11,197
$14,221
2013
$4,384 (+3.3%)
$3,024 + $13,509
$16,533
2012
$4,242 (−0.8%)
$3,024 + $13,509
$16,533
2011
$4,277 (−1.4%)
$3,024 + $13,509
$16,533
2010
$4,339 (+7.1%)
$3,024 + $18,189
$21,213
2009
$4,050 (+13.3%)
$3,024 + $18,189
$21,213
2008
$3,574 (−0.8%)
$4,838 + $20,119
$24,957
2007
$3,601
$4,536 + $16,720
$21,256
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,780 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,014
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,014
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
16323270170000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
R-1
Single-Family Residence District
The R-1 Single-Family Residence District is established to accommodate residential development in a manner consistent with the character of existing single-family neighborhoods in the City. Single-family dwellings, along with limited civic and institutional uses, are allowed.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Berwyn, IL • 60402
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Sun exposure
67/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.1 hrs
3.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 3837 Harvey Ave
$285,636
$6,636 over list price of $279K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $221K to $345K.