Nothing left to do but unpack in this completely rehabbed, beautiful home (2019). Its vaulted kitchen/living room ceiling, open floor plan, kitchen skylight and wall of windows create a spacious, bright and comfortable ambience. Living room looks out onto a fenced in, well-maintained backyard and cement patio which are ideal for outdoor entertaining. Three bedrooms and full bathroom are located on the first floor. The lovely kitchen with SS appliances, white cabinets and quartz countertops opens up to the living room and dining room. Lower level w/radiant heated floors perfect for extended family with its new kitchen, full bathroom, 4th bedroom and large, finished reck room. Park's Plumbing flood control system with a Sumpro back up power source (2020), new windows, siding, gutter guards, and insulation provide trouble-free living for many years. Close to parks, schools, restaurants and train.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
6,599 sq ftLot Size
$283Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Michael Harczak• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Matt Steiger• @properties Christie�s International Real Estate
Complete 2019 rehab w/ major layout changes/sweeping open floor plans to maximize sq ftg of this beautiful home. .. 2400 sq ft of living space in 2 levels. Every update well thought out to combine style & function. The open floor plan makes entertaining & everyday living easy & comfortable. Vaulted ceilings & a skylight give the main floor character & flood the living space with natural light. A wall of windows looks out onto the fenced, serene backyard w/ private patio. Gorgeous SS kitchen with white cabinets & quartz countertop opens to living and dining rooms. 2 baths w/ new vanities, state of the art light fixtures & new tile work. The family rm is downstairs in a completely finished & dry space w/ radiant heated floors along w/ a full bath & laundry room- room for a 4th bedroom & /or office. New windows, siding, insulation & plumbing make this a dream trouble free home for many years. Quick walk to park & school. Short drive to train, shops & restaurants. Nothing left to do but unpack!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10113727
Dec 14, 2018
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$285,000
$119/sq ft
Oct 23, 2018
Contingent
—
Oct 16, 2018
Listed (New)
$289,900
$121/sq ft
+6
3 BEDROOM 1 BATH MID-CENTURY REDWOOD RANCH WITH A FULL BASEMENT AND A ONE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE AT A VERY AFFORDABLE PRICE. GREAT LOCATION, WALKING DISTANCE TO CARPENTER SCHOOL. HOME IS IN GOOD CONDITION BUT NEEDS SOME UPDATING. THERE ARE EXPOSED HARDWOOD FLOORS IN ALL 3 BEDROOMS. LARGE PICTURE WINDOW OVERLOOKING YARD AND PATIO. NICE SIZE EATIN KITCHEN. THERE IS A FINISHED RECROOM, TONS OF STORAGE. HOME IS BEING SOLD IN AS IS CONDITION ONLY. THIS IS AN ESTATE SALE.
Public Records
Jun 21, 1999
Sold
$10,000
$4/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,260 (+4.4%)
$8,580 + $25,539
$34,119
2022
$8,873 (+5.6%)
$8,580 + $25,539
$34,119
2021
$8,400 (+4.1%)
$5,610 + $22,007
$27,617
2020
$8,066 (+0.9%)
$5,610 + $22,007
$27,617
2019
$7,998 (+8.9%)
$5,610 + $25,076
$30,686
2018
$7,343 (+31.6%)
$4,950 + $20,710
$25,660
2017
$5,581 (−20.7%)
$4,950 + $20,710
$25,660
2016
$7,041 (+13.2%)
$4,950 + $20,710
$25,660
2015
$6,220 (+1.5%)
$4,290 + $20,377
$24,667
2014
$6,126 (+6.1%)
$4,290 + $20,377
$24,667
2013
$5,773 (−7.8%)
$4,290 + $20,377
$24,667
2012
$6,261 (+1.5%)
$5,115 + $24,763
$29,878
2011
$6,167
$5,115 + $24,763
$29,878
2010
$6,165 (+13.9%)
$5,115 + $24,763
$29,878
2009
$5,414 (+8.2%)
$5,280 + $27,132
$32,412
2008
$5,005 (+4.5%)
$8,448 + $28,384
$36,832
2007
$4,790
$8,448 + $28,384
$36,832
Tax history for 531 N Seminary Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,260 (+4.4%)
$8,580 + $25,539
$34,119
2022
$8,873 (+5.6%)
$8,580 + $25,539
$34,119
2021
$8,400 (+4.1%)
$5,610 + $22,007
$27,617
2020
$8,066 (+0.9%)
$5,610 + $22,007
$27,617
2019
$7,998 (+8.9%)
$5,610 + $25,076
$30,686
2018
$7,343 (+31.6%)
$4,950 + $20,710
$25,660
2017
$5,581 (−20.7%)
$4,950 + $20,710
$25,660
2016
$7,041 (+13.2%)
$4,950 + $20,710
$25,660
2015
$6,220 (+1.5%)
$4,290 + $20,377
$24,667
2014
$6,126 (+6.1%)
$4,290 + $20,377
$24,667
2013
$5,773 (−7.8%)
$4,290 + $20,377
$24,667
2012
$6,261 (+1.5%)
$5,115 + $24,763
$29,878
2011
$6,167
$5,115 + $24,763
$29,878
2010
$6,165 (+13.9%)
$5,115 + $24,763
$29,878
2009
$5,414 (+8.2%)
$5,280 + $27,132
$32,412
2008
$5,005 (+4.5%)
$8,448 + $28,384
$36,832
2007
$4,790
$8,448 + $28,384
$36,832
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,600 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,232
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
09274060040000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2026.
R-2
Single-Family Residential District
The R-2 Single-Family Residential District is intended to create a low density environment of single-family homes in areas clearly distinguishable as residential neighborhoods, located upon sites comparable in dimensions to the typical lot size for single-family housing within the community. Limited non-residential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods may be permitted.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
May 7, 2025 • Final
Single family - flatwork (concrete slabs not otherwise catagorized)
Remove and replace the driveway and sidewalk.
Grading
Aug 20, 2021 • Final
Single family - flood control - stormwater
Repair the existing flood control system.
Grading
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 1
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Driveway: Concrete
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Finished,Egress Window,Rec/Family Area