3540 Emerald Ave, Steger, IL 60475
OFF MARKET

$237,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,355 sqft

3540 Emerald Ave, Steger, IL 60475

Est. Refi. Payment $1,779/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 20, 2024 for $120,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$238K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-1.5%)
Since last year
Decreased$700 (-0.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$117K (+96.6%)
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 +221% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$238K
August 2026$241K
July 2026$244K
June 2026$249K
May 2026$250K
April 2026$248K
March 2026$246K
February 2026$243K
January 2026$245K
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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
3606 Emerald Ave, Steger, IL
0.05
Single-Family Home
$165,000
03/12/26
3
2
1,306
28 W 35th Pl, Steger, IL
0.05
Single-Family Home
$179,900
03/23/26
3
2
1,200
3541 Peoria St, Steger, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$155,000
02/18/26
3
2
1,223
3505 Peoria St, Steger, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$165,000
08/31/26
3
1.5
1,417
3439 Sangamon St, Steger, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$176,000
04/14/26
3
2
1,640
Address Not Disclosed, Steger, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$129,500
06/12/26
3
1
1,309
3228 Peoria St, Steger, IL
0.46
Single-Family Home
$165,000
02/19/26
3
2
1,268
3501 Florence Ave, Steger, IL
0.46
Single-Family Home
$145,000
01/05/26
3
2
1,508

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
3545 Halsted Blvd, Steger, IL 60475
0.03
$234,000
4
2
1,153
Off Market
3606 Emerald Ave, Steger, IL 60475
0.05
$165,000
3
2
1,306
Recently Sold
3607 Halsted Blvd, Steger, IL 60475
0.06
$238,000
3
1.5
3,266
Off Market
3530 Emerald Ave, Steger, IL 60475
0.02
$156,800
3
1
1,062
Off Market
37 W 36th Pl, Steger, IL 60475
0.07
$155,000
6
2
-
Recently Sold
34 W 35th Pl, Steger, IL 60475
0.04
$199,800
5
2
-
Off Market
3544 Halsted Blvd, Steger, IL 60475
0.08
$166,200
3
1
1,132
Off Market
28 W 35th Pl, Steger, IL 60475
0.05
$179,900
3
2
1,200
Recently Sold
3606 Halsted Blvd, Steger, IL 60475
0.09
$294,700
3
3
2,904
Off Market
40 W 36th Pl, Steger, IL 60475
0.11
$250,000
4
2.5
2,204
For Sale
3636 Emerald Ave, Steger, IL 60475
0.12
$252,000
4
2
2,354
Recently Sold

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 3540 Emerald Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1970
1,355 sqft
$175/sqft
Garage

About this House

What's unique:Ranch style
This ranch style single family home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with approximately 1288 square feet of living space on a .18 acre lot. Conveniently located close to shopping, schools, and places of worship. No Buyer Premium on this property. The buyer has the right to select their own title/closing company. The buyer is responsible for all closing costs in this transaction. It is a criminal offense to trespass on this property. Room sizes are estimates and unverified.
3540 Emerald Ave, Steger, IL 60475 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,355 sqft single-family home built in 1970. It last sold for $120,900 on Jul 20, 2024 (24% below the $159,120 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $237,600, with a rent estimate of $2,579/month.
Last check for updates: about 19 hours ago
Listed by Anthony Disano, (312) 788-4040
Parkvue Realty Corporation
Bought with: Non Member, NON MEMBER
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12043065

Home Details for 3540 Emerald Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 6Types 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: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1355 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability Access
View
No View

Exterior Features

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

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1970
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2315052130520000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $159,120
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Jul 08 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Steger
School Information
Elementary School District: 194Jr High / Middle School District: 194High School District: 194

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7812.5 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Real Estate Owned

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12043065Back On Market Date: Thu Jun 27 2024

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 20, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12043065
Sold
$120,900
Jul 29, 2002
Source: N/A
Sold
$150,000

Market trends in Steger

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
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Around this home

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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 3540 Emerald Ave

  • What is 3540 Emerald Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 3540 Emerald Ave in Steger, IL is $237,600.
  • What is the price history for 3540 Emerald Ave?
    3540 Emerald Ave in Steger, IL last sold for $120,900 in July 2024.
  • Is Steger a buyer's or seller's market?
    Steger is currently a seller's 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 3540 Emerald Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 3540 Emerald Ave in Steger, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 3540 Emerald Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 3540 Emerald Ave in Steger, IL has laundry facilities.

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