All of the work has been done here, so pack up and move right in! Don't miss your chance to see this immaculate, spacious 3 bed, 2.5 bath just 1/2 block from Ames school and it's new playground! This exceptional Colonial has an extra wide formal living room with a decorative fireplace & gorgeous built-ins. Tons of windows throughout the home, especially in the front living room, facing both south & west, bringing in lots of natural sunlight throughout all hours of the day & stunning views of the sunset. The inviting and spacious NEWly renovated mudroom/entry showcases a lovely staircase & leads to a formal dining room & modern, spacious eat-in kitchen with a large breakfast bar/island. All three spacious bedrooms are on the second level, along with a generous sized newly renovated shared bath. Second bedroom has a convenient tandem bonus room/closet. Full, finished basement with another full bath, rec/family room and bonus room! There is a newly renovated powder room on the the first floor. Thoughtfully designed throughout, including two-way blinds, which provide the perfect option of natural lighting throughout the day. Nice sized fenced in yard & professional landscaping. NEW concrete driveway and front walkway. Detached 1-car garage. AND, did you notice how low the taxes are? That's just BONUS.
Single-familyProperty Type
5,898 sq ftLot Size
$388Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Joe Zimmerman• Keller Williams ONEChicago
Listed by Kelly Boenzi• Keller Williams ONEChicago
Single car garage with settling foundation and a tight one-lane driveway leading up to it. Dark trim-work throughout the interior keeps with the 1924 era. Decorative fireplace in the living room. Fire hydrant located in front of the home.
11 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Sarah Tate
Redfin Associate agent
Lovely home with a finished basement that includes a full bathroom, laundry room and family room. Quiet-closing cabinetry in the kitchen with a breakfast bar and eat-in area. Main floor powder room with extra petite sink.
12 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Sarah Tate
Redfin Associate agent
Charming curb appeal! Home is located on a very lovely street. Very bright kitchen with good counter and storage space. Good size yard; one car detached garage.
12 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Cheryl Voltz
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 126 Southcote Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11017400
Apr 21, 2021
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$527,000
$285/sq ft
Mar 14, 2021
Pending (Contingent)
—
Mar 10, 2021
Listed (New)
$525,000
$284/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08833822
May 5, 2015
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$392,000
$212/sq ft
Mar 15, 2015
Contingent
—
Feb 8, 2015
Listed (New)
$412,500
$223/sq ft
+15
This newly renovated two story home offers many fine features, spacious living room, formal dining room, new state of the art kitchen with eating area, three bedrooms, tandem room for office, 2.5 baths, lower level rec room, separate laundry room, updated electric, copper plumbing through out majority of the house, low maintenance perennial garden, fenced yard, plus more. Walking distance to schools, parks!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08740729
Feb 8, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Sep 29, 2014
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08684255
Sep 29, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jul 26, 2014
Listed (New)
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$14,076 (+19.6%)
$5,900 + $38,100
$44,000
2022
$11,772 (+16.7%)
$5,162 + $25,571
$30,733
2021
$10,085 (+2.5%)
$5,162 + $25,571
$30,733
2020
$9,836 (+17.8%)
$5,162 + $25,571
$30,733
2019
$8,347 (−7.3%)
$4,720 + $22,425
$27,145
2018
$9,006 (−8.5%)
$4,720 + $25,077
$29,797
2017
$9,848 (+30.1%)
$4,720 + $28,447
$33,167
2016
$7,570 (+7.3%)
$4,130 + $19,863
$23,993
2015
$7,054 (−0.6%)
$4,130 + $20,867
$24,997
2014
$7,100 (+5.9%)
$4,130 + $23,777
$27,907
2013
$6,705 (−7.1%)
$4,130 + $21,871
$26,001
2012
$7,219 (−16.2%)
$4,130 + $21,871
$26,001
2011
$8,613 (−2.9%)
$4,130 + $27,326
$31,456
2010
$8,871 (+28.1%)
$4,130 + $34,608
$38,738
2009
$6,923 (+9.9%)
$4,130 + $34,608
$38,738
2008
$6,298 (+0.2%)
$6,608 + $37,414
$44,022
2007
$6,286
$6,372 + $29,809
$36,181
Tax history for 126 Southcote Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$14,076 (+19.6%)
$5,900 + $38,100
$44,000
2022
$11,772 (+16.7%)
$5,162 + $25,571
$30,733
2021
$10,085 (+2.5%)
$5,162 + $25,571
$30,733
2020
$9,836 (+17.8%)
$5,162 + $25,571
$30,733
2019
$8,347 (−7.3%)
$4,720 + $22,425
$27,145
2018
$9,006 (−8.5%)
$4,720 + $25,077
$29,797
2017
$9,848 (+30.1%)
$4,720 + $28,447
$33,167
2016
$7,570 (+7.3%)
$4,130 + $19,863
$23,993
2015
$7,054 (−0.6%)
$4,130 + $20,867
$24,997
2014
$7,100 (+5.9%)
$4,130 + $23,777
$27,907
2013
$6,705 (−7.1%)
$4,130 + $21,871
$26,001
2012
$7,219 (−16.2%)
$4,130 + $21,871
$26,001
2011
$8,613 (−2.9%)
$4,130 + $27,326
$31,456
2010
$8,871 (+28.1%)
$4,130 + $34,608
$38,738
2009
$6,923 (+9.9%)
$4,130 + $34,608
$38,738
2008
$6,298 (+0.2%)
$6,608 + $37,414
$44,022
2007
$6,286
$6,372 + $29,809
$36,181
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,900 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,498
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
15253040030000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2026.
R1-A
Single-Family Residence District - Area District A
The purpose and intent of the R1-A single-family residence district is to preserve single-family residential areas in the village with lots that are at least 7,000 sq ft in area. The R1-A district also provides for limited institutional uses and those uses compatible with surrounding single-family residential neighborhoods