288 Calhoun Ave, Chicago, IL 60409
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SOLD
APR 29, 2026

288 Calhoun Ave
Chicago, IL 60409

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,260 sqft

$215,000

Last Sold: Apr 29, 2026
8% over list $200K
$171/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,524/mo*
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$215,000

Last Sold: Apr 29, 2026
8% over list $200K
$171/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,524/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,260 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools3 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Description

Beautiful split-level 4-bedroom, 2-bath home featuring pristine hardwood floors throughout and a recent remodel that makes it truly move-in ready. Thoughtfully updated and well maintained, this home is ideal for a growing family while also welcoming investors seeking a solid, rent-ready asset. Recent upgrades include new appliances, new countertops, refinished hardwood floors, and freshly painted cabinets, creating a bright, modern feel without sacrificing warmth. The layout offers generously sized bedrooms and comfortable living spaces designed for everyday functionality. A turnkey opportunity-updated, spacious, and ready for its next chapter.
288 Calhoun Ave, Chicago, IL 60409 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,260 sqft single-family home built in 1970. It last sold for $215,000 on Apr 29, 2026 (8% above the $199,900 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2019 with an asking price of $1,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 28, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $216,800, with a rent estimate of $2,539/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$171/sqft
Listed
155 days ago

Home Details for 288 Calhoun Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1260 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: Tri-LevelAccessibility: No Disability Access

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Yes,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1970Year Renovated: 2026
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 29122050260000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $199,900Price Per Sqft: $171/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Feb 27 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Calumet City
School Information
Elementary School District: 149Jr High / Middle School District: 149High School District: 205

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5000 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: VA

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12561794

Additional Information

MRD Price History On IDX Display: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD Market Time On IDX Display: YesMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes
Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago
Listed by Dalila Arellano, (510) 872-5390
A List Homes Realty
Bought with: Carolyn Moore-Washington, (708) 227-2514, Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12561794

Price History for 288 Calhoun Ave

DatePriceEventSource
04/29/2026$215,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12561794
03/01/2026$199,900ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12561794
02/05/2026$199,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12561794
06/28/2019$1,500ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/20/2019$1,500Listed For RentAgent Provided
06/19/2017$1,500ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/05/2017$1,500Listed For RentAgent Provided
06/16/2008$60,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #06614291

Market trends in Calumet City

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$161K
$12.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$130
$9MoM
Available listings
161
20MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax
Assessment$141,370
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 288 Calhoun Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
286 Calhoun Ave, Calumet City, IL
0.01
Single-Family Home
$203,000
03/20/26
3
2
1,424
372 Bensley Ave, Calumet City, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$235,000
04/22/26
4
2
1,250
330 Hoxie Ave, Calumet City, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$210,000
08/29/25
3
2.5
1,302
341 Saginaw Ave, Calumet City, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$162,000
11/10/25
4
2
1,340
364 Hoxie Ave, Calumet City, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$259,000
07/29/25
4
3
1,340
295 Saginaw Ave, Calumet City, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$152,666
10/21/25
3
2
1,315
275 Paxton Ave, Calumet City, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$194,900
11/13/25
3
2
1,178
376 Luella Ave, Calumet City, IL
0.37
Single-Family Home
$206,000
09/29/25
3
2
1,528

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Calumet City

At least 486 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 80 % Say car is needed

  • 80 % Say parking is easy

  • 79 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 72 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 65 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 63 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 59 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 53 % Say there's wildlife

  • 52 % Say it's quiet

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 28 % Say there are community events

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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in calumet city for 25 years and I love it and everywhere has crime but I can honestly say that it’s been great living here because we look out for each other."
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  • Keith McCarter
    "Not a lot of people pick up behind their dogs. Some of them ignore you. There’s no dog park in the area to let your dog run freely"
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  • Chanell Davis
    "Close to highway and shopping center very good school systems and family friendly neighborhood clean "
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  • Arnolcardenas918
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time and looks like they are enjoying the moment and the streets looks safe either morning or night"
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  • Dominique Stevenson
    "They just don’t pick up after them an they use it in ppl yards or they let them run loose at parks and don’t pick up"
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  • B.harry73
    "The commute around town is pretty good. Since it’s a suburb rush doesn’t impact local travel times. Because it is outside of Chicago commutes downtown are 45min to an hour depending on traffic. "
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  • Desrieedre
    "See dogs all the time being walked in the neighborhood. Some owners need to be a little more cautious and responsible and pick up the poop. "
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  • Sherman_butler
    "It’s been a safe place thus far for my family of 5 and I, parks, schools, and neighborhood stores and restaurants are known to be family friendly."
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  • Crystal
    "Move to the area where the houses are it’ll be much quieter. If you move on the block where there are apartments buildings it can get a little loud and cars tend to drive really fast down some blocks "
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  • Trulia User
    "Sketchy people and bad drivers. Streets are always filled with trash because people dump their waste out the window. There are some nice parts and good people but you don’t run into them often. "
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  • Cnita2
    "I see dogs walking their owners all the time. They seem peaceful and happy. This is and nice and friendly neighborhood for dogs and their owners "
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  • Tianna A.
    "It is pretty peaceful and close knit. It is also very clean kept and well managed. The people are pretty friendly and neighborly. I don’t have very many complaints living in this area. It is not perfect and there are some shortcomings but it’s a nice city"
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  • Tyisha N.
    "they would live the area it's a very nice area to live in so I don't think they would have any issues with the area at all .............................................."
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  • Latoyagause
    "The school system could be better. It can be safe for children during the day, but at night, it’s not always safe. "
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  • Colby A.
    "I hate it here in the summer time they shoot people steal the write granite in the garages I guess it all depends on part of calumet city but the part I live in now I don’t like it it wasn’t always like this"
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  • Kimberly J.
    "It’s a nice neighborhood not to far from park and a grammar school is close so is the grocery store "
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  • Erika M.
    "I have lived here in this city for over 5 years and my son has went to school in this town. I felt comfortable with my son walking to and from School "
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  • Marco
    "Nothing but greatness. they’ll love it . It’s a nice cool calm area, friendly people , no parking spaces but I love the area I walk to the store with my puppy’s all the time "
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  • Real
    "it's a great place to have dogs/ pets.there are some coyotes, skunks and raccoons in serant areas of Calumet city mostly near the woods and forest preserve "
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  • Kimdm197
    "I've live here for a long time now. and my neighbors are very nice to me and others. we do Watch out for each other. "
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  • Kimberly J.
    "They have things for the kids to do in the neighborhood in the summer time,back to school events and a nice park."
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  • Phillipjones8654
    "Expressway Accessible! Public transportation is limited depending on the area you live in. However it’s pretty easy to get around."
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  • Les T.
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for the last 8 years, until recently the felt safe. Unfortunately there are at least 5 foreclosed properties and 2 homes that are simply vacant."
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  • Diane T.
    "Give them something productive to do and you should be fine, but also I’m not a parent and have zero kids"
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  • Jayda H.
    "Lived in calumet city for 11 years it's nice just some times be careful about the police some are nice but some do harrass"
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  • Trulia User
    "I’m in the deep eastern part of Calumet City, anything relatively close to a restaurant is atleast a 30 minute walk."
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  • Zackery S.
    "My neighborhood has terrible access to public transportation. Not only are the Pace buses not reliable, the stops are too far stretched apart to walk."
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  • Fieldslm
    "Great place to live, quite place and everyone looks out for each other. Major intersection of highways and easy access tho airports."
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  • Lmjcwj2012
    "Back to school events, summer programs, book clubs, Memorial Day parade, football and basketball leagues, farmers market "
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  • Cristinaharo1980
    "My commute can get frustrating. We drive to South Chicago the Downtown. Winter time is the worst our time driving will double and at times triple."
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  • Reghaynes
    "Great place to live despite extraordinary property taxes. Everything you need is only a few minutes away "
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  • Floyd674
    "All stores are close, expressway is close, kids play area and it’s peaceful! I like the area and my favorite restaurant is close which is Culver!"
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  • Scriptwriter1970
    "Very safe. Police always on patrol, streets are blocked in the morning by School so no one can drive down them to hurt anyone."
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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Click here for more information