4550 S McDowell Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
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FOR SALE
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO

$379,000

  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,312 sqft

4550 S McDowell Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Back of the Yards
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 2007
$164/sqft
Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
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About this House

Welcome to this beautiful and well-maintained home featuring a bright, open layout and tasteful updates throughout. The main level offers hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, + a classic wall trim that gives the home a warm and welcoming feel. The updated kitchen features quartz countertops, 42" white Shaker cabinets, blue accent cabinetry, matte-black Samsung appliances, and a marble backsplash with gold details. The open kitchen and dining area is perfect for everyday living and entertaining. the primary bedroom a full bath. The finished basement provides three additional rooms, recessed lighting, plenty of storage, and a walk-in closet. Conveniently located within walking distance to Whiner Brewery, ALDI, Food 4 Less, and the Ashland Avenue shopping district. A great home in a convenient location!
Last check for updates: about 17 hours ago
Listing courtesy of: AnaKaren Serrano, (708) 589-5855
Duarte Realty Company
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12749596
Also Listed on MRED as distributed by MLS GRID.

Home Details for 4550 S McDowell Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: New

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2312 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability Access
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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

Days on Market

Days on Market: 2

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2007Year Renovated: 2022
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 20053050540000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $379,000Price Per Sqft: $164
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Chicago
School Information
Elementary School District: 299Jr High / Middle School District: 299High School District: 299

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 12749596

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2625 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12749596

Additional Information

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Neighborhood Overview

Back of the Yards
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What Locals Say about Back of the Yards

At least 311 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 70 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 69 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 66 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 66 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 65 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 65 % Say car is needed

  • 64 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 59 % Say kids play outside

  • 52 % Say parking is easy

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 40 % Say it's quiet

  • 40 % Say there are community events

  • 38 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 34 % Say there's wildlife

  • 30 % Say people would walk alone at night

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Acostamarina148
    "I loved the neighborhood very peaceful very mindful very safe very clam very cool very comfortable "
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  • Hr6kwwkdfq
    "Be aware of stay painting of gang activity no harm to you but they have been tagging the building for more the 40 years "
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  • Trulia User
    "make sure your kids are always safe its dangerous over here. Make sure you get them to school on time. Keep them in after school activities and out the way."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a cultural area for blacks and minorities I would recommend this neighborhood for work school living and building."
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  • Trulia User
    "There is a newer dog park in McKinley park! It’s clean and large. There are big dog and small dog designated sections."
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  • Trulia User
    "Violence. It s not safe in englewood. I have lived here for a while now and they shoot a lot in this neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "There is nothing that makes the neighborhood feel special anymore. Churches are gone and so are most programs "
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  • MSuarez
    "47th festival every year churches events trying to make neighbors socialize and to get together to make the neighborhood safer. "
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  • Trulia User
    "easy access to public transportation. There's a bus stop at almost every corner. Many convenience shops, and restaurants in the area. plenty of access to schools"
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived in this area for about 2.5 years. It's very neighborly. BUT there has been an uptick in gun violence. I wish it could go back to what it was. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Neighborhood is completely out of control. No sense of community. No respect for the elders who already exist here. Police presence is scarce "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice area can get a little rough in certain areas during the summer but overall not as bad as people make it seem"
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived in this neighborhood for 37 years and nice neighbors and it's a nice neighborhood and if you don't bother them they won't bother you good community"
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  • Trulia User
    "near expressway so its convenient to travel from place to place and shop; near downtown and Shopping "
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  • Trulia User
    "Dog owners can walk their dogs freely and plenty of sidewalks . Alleys not always safe but once you know neighbors you can feel safe to choose one "
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  • Trulia User
    "The community helps to improve their neighborhoods .Caring about where you live and how it appears makes a difference when other drive through well kept communities."
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  • Shannon M.
    "They pop fireworks all year round. It’s annoying. But it’s a nice family block. People need to pick up after there dogs more tho. An there is access to a lot of stores in the a Area. An grocery stores"
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  • Gloria S.
    "This is a fairly decent neighborhood to live in, there is mild violence compared to other places. All in all I enjoy my neighborhood because everything is walkable!"
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  • Mrsruthpena
    "The commute is really good it’s about 15-20 to downtown Chicago. Ashland and Halsted are near by if you have to go Northside or south side. I like to take Racine north to get to downtown faster. Cuts your commute if train is not passing by. "
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  • Kiwana R.
    "I have different options as far as commuting . There are many side streets and main streets connecting to the Eways. "
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  • Ruby A.
    "Everything is great the dogs are comfterable and people clean up after their dog. It is not messy as people seem to think actua. I love this community for my dog "
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  • Kitty
    "There are a lot of restaurants and shops. It is convenient to take public transportation. It is not 100% safety but it is not really bad area. People around here , they are hard workers. The area is not much beautiful. Only Some in front of house do not cut glass or clean much. "
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  • Carl O.
    "Everybody knows each other in this neighborhood we almost can say we all family but it’s just so bad over here that I wouldn’t even recommend it 🤷‍♂️"
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  • Kitty
    "I have lived here for 2 years. It is not too bad even though it’s not safe area for 100% but for me it is safe 60-70 %. My neighbor helped to take care of each."
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  • Lynsaylindsey
    "My neighborhood has limited access to downtown locations and is a food, and entertainment desert. The positive of my neighborhood is that it has grammar schools near by for families with young children. "
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  • Robertodelaluz86
    "Back of the yards festival music food and mechanical rides live groups and the food is great. Great local restaurants!"
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  • Katherine
    "There are bus stops where close with my house, near groceries shop and restaurants, area is not much safe but it is not real bad"
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  • Ismaelmendz123
    "This neighborhood used to be a lot more violent, however back of the yards/new city is improving as a community and it’s improving in safety as there are less and less shootings each year and it will become better!"
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  • Alex
    "it's a rough neighborhood, schools are not the best, and there are a lot of shooting happening in the area "
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  • Alexander B. R.
    "Nothing really, but there are a lot of businesses and even companies around where I live. There are factory like garbage dumping, tour bus, meat produce, car and tire repair, etc."
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  • Coppedgejv
    "You see dog owners walking dogs often. I believe dog owners would like living in this neighborhood and would "
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  • Vanessa A.
    "This is a family oriented neighborhood. There are quite a few schools near by and parks. Easy access to grocery stores. CTA is accessible."
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  • Fjesseffa
    "Some what ok but trying to move to a better area for the safety of my kids and to start a new journey for me and mines would love a mix area with not that much crime activity going on "
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  • Francayala
    "this is a great community with everything close stores, schools , a lot of different food , parks, schools and a lot more things you can see every day changing around. "
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  • Safiya S.
    "Sherman Park... there's lagoon, Park path, two parks, and a library, it's a great neighborhood for any type of pet."
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  • Anthony C.
    "me my church personality friends music and events that celebrated year after year with tradition and new concepts with the new generation"
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  • Fields5228
    "I lived here for forty odd years on and off and it hasn’t gotten better by any means I’m looking to relocate ASAP "
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  • Jlortiz275
    "The way we all convide with eachother and help eachother, we are always on it we are actually working on making each street parking space residential so only people that live on that street can park there . "
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Market trends in Chicago

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$389K
$10.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.2%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$294
$8MoM
Available listings
5488
263MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$375K
Since last month
Increased$28K (+8.2%)
Since last year
Increased$26K (+7.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$95K (+34%)
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 +171% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$375K
August 2026$347K
July 2026$347K
June 2026$350K
May 2026$352K
April 2026$354K
March 2026$349K
February 2026$342K
January 2026$337K
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2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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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
S, Chicago, IL 60609
0.02
$293,500
5
3
1,698
Off Market
4537 S Laflin St, Chicago, IL 60609
0.02
$64,999
-
-
-
For Sale
4519 S Laflin St, Chicago, IL 60609
0.03
$415,800
6
3
-
Off Market
4532 S Laflin St, Chicago, IL 60609
0.05
$279,300
4
2
-
Off Market
4621 S Laflin St, Chicago, IL 60609
0.11
$350,800
8
3
-
Off Market
4629 S Laflin St, Chicago, IL 60609
0.12
$345,000
5
2
1,200
Recently Sold
4505 S Justine St, Chicago, IL 60609
0.09
$359,000
6
2
-
For Sale
4548 S Justine St, Chicago, IL 60609
0.12
$290,000
6
2
-
Recently Sold
4556 S Justine St, Chicago, IL 60609
0.12
$366,300
5
2
-
Off Market
4520 S Justine St, Chicago, IL 60609
0.12
$285,100
4
2
-
Off Market
4504 S Justine St, Chicago, IL 60609
0.13
-
-
-
-
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 3, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12749596
Listed For Sale
$379,000
Dec 27, 2022
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11638627
ListingRemoved
Sep 26, 2022
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11638627
Listed For Sale
$369,900
Mar 11, 2022
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11322329
Sold
$280,000
Feb 19, 2022
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11322329
Contingent
$299,000

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AnaKaren Serrano, Duarte Realty Company
Agent Phone: (708) 589-5855
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Frequently asked questions about 4550 S McDowell Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 4550 S McDowell Ave?
    Based on a $379,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 4550 S McDowell Ave in Chicago, IL is approximately $2,712 (about $2,008 principal & interest, $629 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 4550 S McDowell Ave compare to homes in Chicago?
    4550 S McDowell Ave in Chicago, IL is listed at $379,000, about 2% below the $389K median sale price in Chicago.
  • What do residents say about the Back of the Yards neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Back of the Yards neighborhood in Chicago, IL as pedestrian-friendly, well-kept, and dog-friendly. See homes for sale in Back of the Yards, Chicago.
  • What are the closest schools to 4550 S McDowell Ave?
    The closest schools to 4550 S McDowell Ave in Chicago, IL are Hamline Elementary School (Pre-K/Middle, rated 4/10), Tilden Career Communty Academy High School (rated 1/10).
  • Does 4550 S McDowell Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 4550 S McDowell Ave in Chicago, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 4550 S McDowell Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 4550 S McDowell Ave in Chicago, IL has laundry facilities.
4550 S McDowell Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,312 sqft single-family home built in 2007. 4550 S McDowell Ave is located in Back of the Yards, Chicago. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID on Sep 3, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 12749596.