556 Longfellow Ave, Deerfield, IL 60015
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OFF MARKET

556 Longfellow Ave
Deerfield, IL 60015

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,152 sqft

$506,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,787/mo*
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$506,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,787/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,152 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1948
Living Area
1,152 sqft
Price/Sqft
$440
Parking
Garage

About this House

Location, location, location. This 3 bed 1.1 bath home backs to Kipling Elementary school and is a short walk to the train station, parks, Whole Foods, and Starbucks. Located in desirable Poets Corner, this home boasts hardwood floors throughout the first and second floor. The kitchen features 42" cabinets and stainless steel appliances! The finished basement creates extra living space with endless possibilities. The backyard is enormous and has an expansive deck. There is an extra wide driveway and a long tandem garage. Best of all, this is the cheapest home in Deerfield right now featuring award winning Kipling Elementary School and Deerfield High School. Deerfield schools also have some of the best special needs programs in the Chicagoland area.
556 Longfellow Ave, Deerfield, IL 60015 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,152 sqft single-family home built in 1948. It last sold for $315,000 on Jun 23, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $506,500, with a rent estimate of $3,366/month.

Home Details for 556 Longfellow Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAdditional StorageNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining RoomStorage
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherDeckExterior: Stone, Vinyl, BrickPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1948Year Updated: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Georgian

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7248 sqft

Price History for 556 Longfellow Ave

DatePriceEventSource
06/23/2017$315,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09504096
05/01/2017$315,000PendingAgent Provided
04/19/2017$315,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/28/2016$325,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/01/2016$330,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/03/2016$330,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/14/2016$340,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/05/2015$340,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
09/04/2015$340,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/27/2015$349,999PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/06/2015$359,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/08/2003$312,500Sold
N/A
10/28/1996$192,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Deerfield

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$647K
Sale-to-List Price
101.1%
Price per sq ft
$299
Available listings
64
13MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$10,044
Assessment$350,873
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 556 Longfellow Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
433 Longfellow Ave, Deerfield, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$340,000
08/19/25
3
2
1,128
534 Hermitage Dr, Deerfield, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$410,000
05/15/26
3
1
989
555 Longfellow Ave, Deerfield, IL
0.04
Single-Family Home
$525,000
05/06/26
3
2
1,415
521 Deerfield Rd, Deerfield, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$485,000
03/02/26
3
2
1,803
630 Hermitage Dr, Deerfield, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$535,000
02/06/26
4
2
1,617
437 Longfellow Ave, Deerfield, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$587,000
09/16/25
4
2
1,950
505 Margate Ter, Deerfield, IL
0.35
Single-Family Home
$470,000
11/25/25
3
1.5
1,540
453 Longfellow Ave, Deerfield, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$570,000
05/05/26
2
2
2,319
714 Chestnut St, Deerfield, IL
0.45
Single-Family Home
$505,000
07/21/26
3
2
1,631
654 Elder Ln, Deerfield, IL
0.41
Single-Family Home
$520,000
09/09/25
3
3
1,365

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Deerfield

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  • 90 % Say parking is easy

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 88 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 85 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 82 % Say kids play outside

  • 80 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 78 % Say it's quiet

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say there's wildlife

  • 68 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 61 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 61 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 59 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say there are community events

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

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    "we have ice cream trucks and block parties.its very safe here. People help each other. we have lots of kids and 9/10 and 10/10 schools!!!"
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    "Kings cove is a nice place to raise kids, safe walkable, bikeable community with little traffic. Neighbors are friendly, helpful and professional people. Homes are well kept and maintained. From elementary school thru high school you can’t do better than this school system."
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    "The schools are great. New fun fast casual restaurants opening. Great park district. Walk to 2 metra lines. Close to 2 major highways. Commutable to Chicago or Milwaukee "
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    "Have lived here 22 years. Been great experience for our family. The schools are amazing and there are lots of ways to get involved. Close to train line, highways and downtime but is still a quiet suburb. A wonderful, safe place to raise kids. They are now in college and it's time to downsize"
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