1253 E 96th St, Chicago, IL 60628
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OFF MARKET

$261,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,016 sqft

1253 E 96th St, Chicago, IL 60628

Cottage Grove Heights
Est. Refi. Payment $1,972/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 27, 2022 for $230,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$262K
Since last month
$0 (0%)
Since last year
Increased$15K (+6%)
Since last sale
Increased$32K (+13.7%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +170% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$262K
September 2026$260K
August 2026$262K
July 2026$260K
June 2026$266K
May 2026$254K
April 2026$251K
March 2026$244K
February 2026$238K
January 2026$236K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
9515 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$200,000
09/02/26
3
1
960
1237 E 95th St, Chicago, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$289,000
07/31/26
3
1
1,040
9715 S Dobson Ave, Chicago, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$125,000
05/27/26
3
1
1,100
9530 S Dobson Ave, Chicago, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$135,000
06/30/26
3
1
1,164
9552 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$145,000
09/14/26
2
1
915
9701 S Avalon Ave, Chicago, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$289,900
12/02/25
4
2
1,301
1248 E 96th St, Chicago, IL
0.04
Single-Family Home
$130,000
07/13/26
4
2
1,951
9346 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL
0.33
Single-Family Home
$130,000
08/05/26
2
1
834
9737 S University Ave, Chicago, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$265,000
03/13/26
3
2
1,459
1237 E 95th St, Chicago, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$289,000
08/27/26
5
2
1,040

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1249 E 96th St, Chicago, IL 60628
0.01
$123,100
3
2
1,383
Off Market
1259 E 96th St, Chicago, IL 60628
0.01
$141,900
2
1
1,301
Off Market
1252 E 96th Pl, Chicago, IL 60628
0.03
$222,600
3
3
1,069
Off Market
9607 S Avalon Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
0.03
$176,600
4
2
1,016
Off Market
1260 E 96th Pl, Chicago, IL 60628
0.03
$147,400
3
1
1,087
Off Market
1248 E 96th Pl, Chicago, IL 60628
0.03
$152,000
3
2
1,301
Off Market
9601 S Avalon Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
0.03
$139,100
3
1
1,222
Off Market
9611 S Avalon Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
0.03
$285,500
3
1
1,524
Off Market
9615 S Avalon Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
0.03
$272,200
4
2
1,016
Off Market
1252 E 96th St, Chicago, IL 60628
0.04
$179,200
3
1
1,301
Off Market
1248 E 96th St, Chicago, IL 60628
0.04
$130,000
4
2
1,951
Recently Sold
1258 E 96th St, Chicago, IL 60628
0.04
$149,300
4
1
1,016
Off Market
9619 S Avalon Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
0.04
$244,900
4
2
4,960
Off Market
9555 S Avalon Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
0.04
$241,600
5
4
2,080
Off Market
9625 S Avalon Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
0.04
$143,600
3
1
1,301
Off Market
9551 S Avalon Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
0.05
$356,300
4
2
2,322
Off Market
9549 S Avalon Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
0.05
$245,800
6
2
2,488
Off Market
9545 S Avalon Ave #1, Chicago, IL 60628
0.06
$247,400
4
2
2,322
Off Market
1249 E 96th Pl, Chicago, IL 60628
0.06
$177,400
3
2
1,400
Off Market
9543 S Avalon Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
0.06
$241,600
6
3
2,672
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1947
1,016 sqft
$257/sqft

About this House

What's unique:Brick ranchExcellent opportunity
This single-family home is located at 1253 E 96th St, Chicago, IL. 1253 E 96th St is in the Cottage Grove Heights neighborhood in Chicago, IL and in ZIP code 60628. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,016 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5671 sqft and was built in 1947.
1253 E 96th St, Chicago, IL 60628 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,016 sqft single-family home in Cottage Grove Heights, built in 1947. It last sold for $230,000 on Jan 27, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $261,500, with a rent estimate of $1,938/month.

Home Details for 1253 E 96th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: Brick
Parking & Garage
Parking: None

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1947
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5671 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 27, 2022
Source: N/A
Sold
$230,000
Oct 21, 2021
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11165721
Sold
$230,000
Feb 9, 2021
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10892695
Sold
$66,000
Oct 17, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$69,000
Oct 5, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$69,000

Market trends in Chicago

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$397K
$10.62KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.1%
Price per sq ft
$296
$6MoM
Available listings
5485
8MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

Cottage Grove Heights
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What Locals Say about Cottage Grove Heights

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Built from what locals say about Cottage Grove Heights.
  • 88% say there are sidewalks
  • 79% say there's holiday spirit
  • 56% say neighbors are friendly
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At least 14 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 79 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 78 % Say it's quiet

  • 73 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 71 % Say parking is easy

  • 68 % Say car is needed

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 40 % Say there's wildlife

  • 39 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 39 % Say there are community events

  • 36 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 30 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 25 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

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  • Kigaines95
    "Not sure. I just moved here but so far so good! Clean streets, quiet blocks, and well-kept homes make this a nice place to live raise a family and retire. "
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  • Katrina T. L.
    "I grew up here and recently moved back. It’s still a good place to raise children. Neighbors are interactive and mostly friendly and helpful."
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  • Katrina T. L.
    "This neighborhood is a hidden gem. Lots of children playing. We even help with snow shoveling on my street."
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  • Lorinda P.
    "I don’t know, I don’t have a dog. I don’t see people walking there dogs not do I see dog parks. Most people are afraid of them"
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  • Ehunt3
    "Back yard parties that are given by my neighbors and friends. We cut one another’s grass. We watch one another’s homes when they are out of town. "
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Frequently asked questions about 1253 E 96th St

  • What is 1253 E 96th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1253 E 96th St in Chicago, IL is $261,500.
  • What is the price history for 1253 E 96th St?
    1253 E 96th St in Chicago, IL last sold for $230,000 in January 2022.
  • Is Chicago a buyer's or seller's market?
    Chicago is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Chicago?
    The median sale price in Chicago is $397K. That is up $10.62K from the prior month.
  • Does 1253 E 96th St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1253 E 96th St in Chicago, IL has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 1253 E 96th St?
    The lot at 1253 E 96th St in Chicago, IL is about 0.13 acres (5,671 sq ft).

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