Beautifully updated townhouse with three floors, a private fenced yard, and pool access. This home has 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, hardwood floors throughout main floor and upper floor were refinished in 2016, carpet in lower lever was replaced in 2018. The eat-in kitchen features black stainless steel appliances, granite counters, recently updated backsplash, and a separate dining room with balcony. All kitchen appliances were replaced in 2016, and the in unit washer/dryer were replaced in 2017. The upper level features the main bedroom with attached main bathroom, as well as two more bedrooms and one full bathroom. The private fenced yard has been finished with artificial turf for a beautiful, maintenance free yard. The wood fence and siding were replaced in 2016. One off-street parking spot is included, surrounding streets are permit parking for easy street parking. The courtyard is completely fenced and includes access to the pool and outdoor amenities. Walk to parks, restaurants on Taylor St. , Pink and Blue line trains. Easy access to the expressway.
TownhomeProperty Type
1974Year Built
1,703 sq ftLot Size
$445Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Thomas Ennessy• Main Street Real Estate Group
Bought with Laura Lindgren• Baird & Warner
Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10839558
Redfin Estimate
$779,491
$224K since sold in April 2022$48K since August
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This home's estimate is 15.9% higher than the average sale price ($673K) of 6 comparable homes.
Beautifully updated townhouse with three floors, a private fenced yard, and pool access. This home has 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, hardwood floors throughout main floor and upper floor were refinished in 2016, carpet in lower lever was replaced in 2018. The eat-in kitchen features black stainless steel appliances, granite counters, recently updated backsplash, and a separate dining room with balcony. All kitchen appliances were replaced in 2016, and the in unit washer/dryer were replaced in 2017. The upper level features the main bedroom with attached main bathroom, as well as two more bedrooms and one full bathroom. The private fenced yard has been finished with artificial turf for a beautiful, maintenance free yard. The wood fence and siding were replaced in 2016. One off-street parking spot is included, surrounding streets are permit parking for easy street parking. The courtyard is completely fenced and includes access to the pool and outdoor amenities. Walk to parks, restaurants on Taylor St. , Pink and Blue line trains. Easy access to the expressway.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09012695
May 6, 2016
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$425,000
$243/sq ft
Apr 10, 2016
Pending
—
Feb 26, 2016
Contingent
—
Feb 23, 2016
Price Changed
$450,000
$257/sq ft
Aug 15, 2015
Listed (New)
$478,500
$273/sq ft
+16
Fantastic spacious townhouse with 4 bedrooms. Check out the room sizes. Featuring hardwood through out, formal dining room, kitchen has granite counter top, balcony, master suite includes bathroom, even a laundry shoot, and private garden. A must see! Parking included. Location is near Medical district, Rush Hospital, MOR, also easy access to mass trans, expressway, downtown, etc.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,585 (+2.6%)
$7,663 + $42,336
$49,999
2022
$10,319 (+2.3%)
$7,663 + $42,336
$49,999
2021
$10,087 (+29.3%)
$7,663 + $42,336
$49,999
2020
$7,804 (+1.0%)
$5,790 + $32,226
$38,016
2019
$7,730 (−6.6%)
$5,790 + $35,986
$41,776
2018
$8,279 (−15.1%)
$5,790 + $35,986
$41,776
2017
$9,746 (+7.8%)
$5,109 + $40,011
$45,120
2016
$9,037 (+9.3%)
$5,109 + $40,011
$45,120
2015
$8,268 (+12.6%)
$5,109 + $40,011
$45,120
2014
$7,340 (+2.0%)
$4,257 + $35,304
$39,561
2013
$7,195 (+1.4%)
$4,257 + $35,304
$39,561
2012
$7,099 (+7.6%)
$4,257 + $35,304
$39,561
2011
$6,599 (−7.1%)
$5,790 + $34,935
$40,725
2010
$7,104 (+24.7%)
$5,790 + $37,867
$43,657
2009
$5,697 (+12.8%)
$5,790 + $37,867
$43,657
2008
$5,051 (+8.1%)
$8,038 + $35,228
$43,266
2007
$4,672
$8,038 + $35,228
$43,266
Tax history for 856 S Laflin St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,585 (+2.6%)
$7,663 + $42,336
$49,999
2022
$10,319 (+2.3%)
$7,663 + $42,336
$49,999
2021
$10,087 (+29.3%)
$7,663 + $42,336
$49,999
2020
$7,804 (+1.0%)
$5,790 + $32,226
$38,016
2019
$7,730 (−6.6%)
$5,790 + $35,986
$41,776
2018
$8,279 (−15.1%)
$5,790 + $35,986
$41,776
2017
$9,746 (+7.8%)
$5,109 + $40,011
$45,120
2016
$9,037 (+9.3%)
$5,109 + $40,011
$45,120
2015
$8,268 (+12.6%)
$5,109 + $40,011
$45,120
2014
$7,340 (+2.0%)
$4,257 + $35,304
$39,561
2013
$7,195 (+1.4%)
$4,257 + $35,304
$39,561
2012
$7,099 (+7.6%)
$4,257 + $35,304
$39,561
2011
$6,599 (−7.1%)
$5,790 + $34,935
$40,725
2010
$7,104 (+24.7%)
$5,790 + $37,867
$43,657
2009
$5,697 (+12.8%)
$5,790 + $37,867
$43,657
2008
$5,051 (+8.1%)
$8,038 + $35,228
$43,266
2007
$4,672
$8,038 + $35,228
$43,266
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Recreation Room
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Modern
Exterior Wall: Masonry
Building Type: Row Type
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CANAL TRUSTEES
Living Sq. Ft: 1,750
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,703
Legal Block Number: 42
Acres: 0.0391
Zoning Code: 10
County Use Description: RESID ROW/TOWNHOUSE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,750
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,703 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 17173160910000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Smyth J Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Wells Community Academy High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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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 99° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$741,000 – $897,000
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