3538 Phillips Ave, Steger, IL 60475
OFF MARKET

3538 Phillips Ave
Steger, IL 60475

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,211 sqft

$165,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,194/mo*
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$165,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,194/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,211 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$165K
Since last month
Increased$3K (+1.8%)
Since last year
Increased$8K (+5.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$12K (+7.9%)
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 +242% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$166K
July 2026$163K
June 2026$163K
May 2026$163K
April 2026$164K
March 2026$164K
February 2026$162K
January 2026$159K
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
3236 Hopkins St, Steger, IL
0.44
Single-Family Home
$170,000
10/09/25
3
1
1,449
3501 Florence Ave, Steger, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$145,000
01/05/26
3
2
1,508
212 Durham Dr, Steger, IL
0.48
Single-Family Home
$149,900
03/30/26
3
1
896
28 W 35th Pl, Steger, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$179,900
03/23/26
3
2
1,200
314 Dorsetshire Dr, Steger, IL
0.42
Single-Family Home
$199,990
07/21/26
3
1
1,728
338 Dorsetshire Dr, Steger, IL
0.43
Single-Family Home
$178,000
08/15/25
4
1
1,250
3228 Butler Ave, Steger, IL
0.43
Single-Family Home
$215,000
11/20/25
3
1
1,032
3620 Sangamon St, Steger, IL
0.63
Single-Family Home
$129,500
06/12/26
3
1
1,309
Address Not Disclosed, Steger, IL
0.39
Single-Family Home
$72,000
09/10/25
4
2
1,240
3606 Emerald Ave, Steger, IL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$165,000
03/12/26
3
2
1,306

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
3600 Wallace Ave, Steger, IL 60475
0.08
$284,000
4
3
1,699
Off Market
3517 Wallace Ave, Steger, IL 60475
0.06
$183,900
3
1
1,049
Off Market
3515 Union Ave, Steger, IL 60475
0.11
$294,000
3
1.5
2,680
For Sale
3501 Florence Ave, Steger, IL 60475
0.13
$145,000
3
2
1,508
Recently Sold
3442 Wallace Ave, Steger, IL 60475
0.13
$182,100
3
1
1,126
Off Market
3500 Butler Ave, Steger, IL 60475
0.15
$101,600
3
1
1,130
Off Market
3423 S Wallace Ave, Steger, IL 60475
0.17
$201,000
5
2
2,100
Off Market
3429 Florence Ave, Steger, IL 60475
0.18
$146,400
2
2
-
Off Market
275 S Hillcrest Ln, Steger, IL 60475
0.23
$256,700
3
1.5
-
Off Market
3428 Union Ave, Steger, IL 60475
0.20
$170,100
3
1
1,704
Off Market
3426 Union Ave, Steger, IL 60475
0.20
$187,000
3
1.5
1,400
Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1957
Living Area
1,211 sqft
Price/Sqft
$136
Parking
Garage

About this House

SOLD BEFORE PRINT! ACROSS FROM THE PARK! Well-maintained 3 bedroom 1 bath ranch w/ 2 car detached garage & fenced in yard directly across from Veteran's Memorial Park!
3538 Phillips Ave, Steger, IL 60475 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,211 sqft single-family home built in 1957. It last sold for $154,000 on Jan 30, 2025 (4% below the $159,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $165,200, with a rent estimate of $2,088/month.

Home Details for 3538 Phillips Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1211 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDryerLaundry: Main LevelRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: Main Level Entry, No Interior Steps, Disability Access
View
No View
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltFencing: Fenced
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1957
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2315041090590000Model Home Type: RANCH

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $159,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Dec 26 2024Possession Timing: Negotiable

Location

Direction & Address
City: StegerCommunity: Columbia Heights
School Information
Elementary School District: 194Jr High / Middle School District: 194High School: Bloom Trail High SchoolHigh School District: 206

Building

Building Details
Builder Model: RANCH
Building Area
Building Area: 1211 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9583.2 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12254552

Additional Information

ParkSidewalksStreet PavedSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Cara Dulaitis, (708) 227-7530
Re/Max 10
Bought with: Exclusive Agency, NON MEMBER
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12254552

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 30, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12254552
Sold
$154,000
Jan 28, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12254552
Pending
$159,900
Dec 26, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12254552
Contingent
$159,900
Dec 26, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12254552
Listed For Sale
$159,900
Sep 15, 1999
Source: N/A
Sold
$85,000

Market trends in Steger

Last updated July 2026
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What Locals Say about Steger

At least 60 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say parking is easy

  • 89 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 76 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 68 % Say kids play outside

  • 64 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 62 % Say there's wildlife

  • 62 % Say it's quiet

  • 62 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 58 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 54 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 50 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 42 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 34 % Say there are community events

  • 25 % Say streets are well-lit

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  • Beck1914
    "Great area good community safe no problems very affordable and reasonable with walking areas stores "
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  • User1234567
    "Nothing special, used to be better but has gone down hill in recent years. Schools are ok. Most people are nice but only bars to go to"
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  • Melissa L.
    "Like my neighborhood, not to much trouble but could use a little more help for clean up and businesses"
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  • Melissa L.
    "It’s ok out here. Lots of pets , some kids, could be a better neighborhood if everyone made it better."
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  • Melissa L.
    "People let their dog poop on their lawn and don’t clean up after them. It would be great if there was a dog park."
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  • Christandco1
    "It has a nice forest preserve that spans through 4 towns. Even though it is changing, it at least still has scenic areas."
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  • Lulajohndon47
    "I moved here from the big city. My neighbors on both sides & across the street have been wonderful. The men in the block takes care of the snow. When I’m not home or sick my garbages goes out. They have even cut my grass. Picks up after their dogs. July 4 Halloween events for all. Schools are great with great caring teachers. "
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  • Samuel J.
    "life is great here family Young and lots of people quiet peace you can go hang out in the city of Chicago then come home to a quiet neighborhood listen to the birds chirping to the kids riding a bike skateboards and just fun you have other communities around you have other surrounding towns by Crete Monee University Park Park Forest great restaurants to eat at enjoy life you can make life short we can make life livable and Steger Illinois"
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  • Marissa M.
    "Everyone is super nice, keeps to themselves to some degree and it’s clean. Kids are able to play and I feel safe "
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  • Trulia User
    "Small town, working class. Nice community events. Great local veterinarian. Close to grocery shopping and 394."
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  • Linda D.
    "I’ve been her 4 years and there hasn’t be any problems with kids young or older. We have a 11 year old, a 15 year old, and a 6 year old."
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  • I lived here 20 years
    "Stay away from the colonies apartment complex. They have had bad crime, gangs and drug dealing for years."
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  • Wardneatria M.
    "Nice people quiet and clean love the schools it police are even friendly and do a great job to serve and protect over all nice place to live "
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  • Alfrieda C
    "My neighborhood is unique because everyone is friendly, and looks out for each other. Their are good schools out here the parks are safe for our kids."
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  • Jerry M.
    "Honestly the commute is really not bad. Your close to the train station minutes drive from Chicago and near Colleges and your choice of private school if needed. The new roads and development have further made this area a decent place to live."
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  • Jarvell B.
    "For the most part people who have dogs are able to walk them in the neighborhood. Those with more than one pup have gated yards/fences. There are a few people who’s dogs get loose front there yard but that is a very small percentage. This is a dog friendly neighborhood."
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  • Linda D.
    "Dog friendly area so it’s important to monitor small children. There is a train that runs through the neighborhood several times a day and night, so be even more cautious."
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  • Beck1914
    "Nice quiet neighborhood and people are friendly always willing to help when needed. Great place to live"
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  • Dogsgowoof05
    "It is a nice town but not as nice as it was 10 years ago. All of the shops that made it unique are gone now. "
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  • Linda D.
    "My neighbors are very friendly, caring, and helpful. I’m happy to see them everyday.. when we have time "
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Frequently asked questions about 3538 Phillips Ave

  • What is 3538 Phillips Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 3538 Phillips Ave in Steger, IL is $165,200.
  • What is the price history for 3538 Phillips Ave?
    3538 Phillips Ave in Steger, IL last sold for $154,000 in January 2025.
  • Is Steger a buyer's or seller's market?
    Steger is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Steger?
    Residents describe Steger, IL as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Steger, IL.
  • Does 3538 Phillips Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 3538 Phillips Ave in Steger, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 3538 Phillips Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 3538 Phillips Ave in Steger, IL has in-unit laundry.
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