Wonderful updated Cape Cod available in Homewood - larger than it looks from the curb. Convenient location, suburban yet close to Metra station. Great home that includes two main floor bedrooms and a full updated bathroom. Updated kitchen with adjacent dining area offers sliding doors to a large deck overlooking spacious fenced yard. Kitchen, living and dining rooms have gorgeous hardwood floors. Upstairs has two large bedrooms, bonus closet and a second updated bathroom. Partially finished basement includes a huge recreation room, laundry and exterior access. Recent updates include: new roof, replaced water heater, updated bathrooms w/custom tilework, most windows replaced. Detached garage, nice yard.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
7,884 sq ftLot Size
$199Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Synthia Noble• McColly Real Estate
Bought with Hilary Pappas• Results Realty ERA Powered
Very well maintained home in a great Homewood neighborhood! Freshly painted and newer carpet throughout! Bright, modern kitchen with table space and sliding glass doors to the large deck overlooking beautiful yard! 4 bedrooms - 2 up and 2 on main level and 2 baths! Basement has rec room with bar, plenty of storage room and exterior access. Hurry - this home is priced to sell - NOW!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09035022
Apr 13, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Sep 10, 2015
Listed (New)
*
Public Records
Apr 13, 2000
Sold
$123,000
$88/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 22, 1992
Sold
$105,000
$75/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 25, 1989
Sold
$91,762
$66/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 25, 1989
Sold
$92,000
$66/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1986
Sold
$68,500
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,722 (+32.5%)
$3,950 + $18,050
$22,000
2022
$5,829 (+141.9%)
$3,357 + $11,331
$14,688
2017
$2,409 (−45.0%)
$2,962 + $11,621
$14,583
2016
$4,381 (+2.2%)
$2,765 + $8,817
$11,582
2015
$4,288 (+1.3%)
$2,765 + $8,817
$11,582
2014
$4,233 (−11.1%)
$2,765 + $8,817
$11,582
2013
$4,759 (+0.8%)
$2,765 + $10,878
$13,643
2012
$4,723 (+2.7%)
$2,765 + $10,878
$13,643
2011
$4,597 (+2.1%)
$2,765 + $10,878
$13,643
2010
$4,501 (+7.3%)
$2,765 + $12,828
$15,593
2009
$4,193 (+5.7%)
$2,765 + $12,828
$15,593
2008
$3,967 (+1.2%)
$4,424 + $11,990
$16,414
2007
$3,920
$3,792 + $11,739
$15,531
Tax history for 2121 Downey Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,722 (+32.5%)
$3,950 + $18,050
$22,000
2022
$5,829 (+141.9%)
$3,357 + $11,331
$14,688
2017
$2,409 (−45.0%)
$2,962 + $11,621
$14,583
2016
$4,381 (+2.2%)
$2,765 + $8,817
$11,582
2015
$4,288 (+1.3%)
$2,765 + $8,817
$11,582
2014
$4,233 (−11.1%)
$2,765 + $8,817
$11,582
2013
$4,759 (+0.8%)
$2,765 + $10,878
$13,643
2012
$4,723 (+2.7%)
$2,765 + $10,878
$13,643
2011
$4,597 (+2.1%)
$2,765 + $10,878
$13,643
2010
$4,501 (+7.3%)
$2,765 + $12,828
$15,593
2009
$4,193 (+5.7%)
$2,765 + $12,828
$15,593
2008
$3,967 (+1.2%)
$4,424 + $11,990
$16,414
2007
$3,920
$3,792 + $11,739
$15,531
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,900 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,305
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
32061260250000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2026.
R-2
Single-Family Residential District
The R-2 Single-Family Residential District is to be mapped in newly developing parts of the Village. In particular this district is suitable for developments containing larger-than-average structures, and for areas with large parcels that can be divided into additional lots.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 1.5
# of Garage Spaces: 1.5
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
Driveway: Concrete
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Partially Finished,Exterior Access,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space
Basement Sq. Ft.: 820
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features
# of Rooms: 8
Equipment
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Porch
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area: 425
Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding,Brick
Age: 61-70 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 1,825
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1.5 Story
Main Sq Ft: 820
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 2,220
Total Sq Ft: 1,400
Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 300
Upper Sq Ft: 580
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
Parcel Number: 32061260250000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 49X154
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Features: Wooded
Zero Lot Line: No
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Other
Financial Information
Finance Code: FHA
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 153
Middle Or Junior School District: 153
Middle Or Junior School: James Hart School
High School District: 233
High School: Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Location Information
Township: Bloom
Corporate Limits: Homewood
Directions: From Dixie @ 183rd go south on Dixie to Heather, west on Heather to Martin, south on Martin to Downey, west on Downey to address
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,305
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 7,900 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 32061260250000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Willow School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.6mi
James Hart School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
7/10
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Homewood, IL • 60430
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69
49
51
37
37
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
3.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$265,000 – $321,000
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