712 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
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OFF MARKET

$451,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2,294 sqft

712 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653

Bronzeville
Est. Refi. Payment $3,232/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 16, 2012 for $252,580

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$452K
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-0.5%)
Since last year
Increased$26K (+6.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$199K (+78.8%)
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 +18% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$452K
September 2026$454K
August 2026$453K
July 2026$465K
June 2026$480K
May 2026$447K
April 2026$446K
March 2026$436K
February 2026$416K
January 2026$406K
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
656 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL
0.04
Single-Family Home
$300,000
11/07/25
3
4
1,848
4331 S Evans Ave, Chicago, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$520,000
02/27/26
4
3
2,100
4103 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$468,000
11/06/25
3
3.5
2,722
702 E 41st St, Chicago, IL
0.05
Single-Family Home
$879,000
05/29/26
4
3.5
3,100
626 E Oakwood Blvd, Chicago, IL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$606,000
04/24/26
4
3.5
3,200
4932 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$894,500
11/04/25
5
3.5
3,600
4162 S Lake Park Ave, Chicago, IL
0.46
Single-Family Home
$285,000
03/30/26
3
2.5
2,060
4150 S Lake Park Ave, Chicago, IL
0.44
Single-Family Home
$195,000
09/04/26
4
1.5
2,060
4049 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL
0.63
Single-Family Home
$330,000
04/30/26
4
2.5
2,188
4342 S Forrestville Ave, Chicago, IL
0.37
Single-Family Home
$690,000
11/20/25
4
3.5
4,177

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
716 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
0.00
$716,400
5
4
2,573
Off Market
718 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
0.01
-
-
-
-
Off Market
708 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
0.01
$407,000
4
3
1,540
Off Market
706 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
0.01
-
-
-
-
Off Market
710 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
0.02
-
-
-
-
Off Market
704 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
0.02
$521,700
4
2.5
3,500
Off Market
4115 S Langley Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
0.02
$353,600
3
3
1,186
Off Market
700 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
0.02
$474,500
4
3
2,379
Off Market
700 E Bowen Ave #2, Chicago, IL 60653
0.02
$451,000
Studio
-
-
Off Market
715 E 41st St #2, Chicago, IL 60653
0.03
$300,800
2
2
5,360
Off Market
715 E 41st St #3, Chicago, IL 60653
0.03
$261,900
2
2
1,300
Off Market
715 E 41st St #1, Chicago, IL 60653
0.03
$429,800
4
3
2,600
Off Market
719 E 41st St #1, Chicago, IL 60653
0.03
$455,700
4
3
-
Off Market
719 E 41st St, Chicago, IL 60653
0.03
-
4
3
-
Off Market
719 E 41st St #3, Chicago, IL 60653
0.03
$234,700
2
2
1,200
Off Market
719 E 41st St #2, Chicago, IL 60653
0.03
$230,800
2
2
1,300
Off Market
4137 S Langley Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
0.03
-
-
-
-
Off Market
711 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
0.04
-
-
2
1,212
Off Market
713 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
0.04
$503,000
4
3
2,500
Off Market
715 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
0.04
$452,300
6
3
2,436
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1886
2,294 sqft
$197/sqft
Garage

About this House

Spacious 4 bed,3.1 bath with closets galore.Totally gutted+rehabbed 7 years ago.Large open first floor design with hardwood floors, fireplace + southern exposure for sunlit rooms year round! Finished basement with bed, full bath, and cozy family room. A 2 car garage, deck and private backyard completes the everything-you-want-list! Perennials,herbs,+even a lilac bush keeps front+back yard blooming throughout season!
712 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,294 sqft single-family home in Bronzeville, built in 1886. It last sold for $252,580 on Mar 16, 2012. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $451,500, with a rent estimate of $4,016/month.

Home Details for 712 E Bowen Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake Shingle
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1886
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2975 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 16, 2012
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07942103
Sold
$252,580
Feb 13, 2004
Source: N/A
Sold
$307,000
Jun 25, 1999
Source: N/A
Sold
$168,000
Apr 7, 1998
Source: N/A
Sold
$60,000
Aug 4, 1997
Source: N/A
Sold
$7,500

Market trends in Chicago

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$389K
$7.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.1%
Price per sq ft
$286
$7MoM
Available listings
5461
35MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

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Neighborhood Overview

Bronzeville
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What Locals Say about Bronzeville

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  • 97% say there are sidewalks
  • 66% say there's holiday spirit
  • 57% say neighbors are friendly
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At least 406 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 97 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 79 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 73 % Say parking is easy

  • 69 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 66 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 64 % Say car is needed

  • 63 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 59 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 48 % Say it's quiet

  • 46 % Say kids play outside

  • 44 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 39 % Say there are community events

  • 34 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Sweet Pea
    "All the history, restaurants, movie theater. Stores and so close to I-55 and I-90/94. Lots of diversity "
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  • brioni26
    "One of the safer communities on the south side. Lots of families and dog owners. Walkable coffee shop, food spots. "
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  • Luis S
    "Plenty of parks and dog parks to take your dogs. The lakefront is only steps away from the neighborhood. "
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  • Treasure Harris
    "Fairly simple and easy to navigate within the community and surrounding areas. The wait for public transportation is quick during the rush hours of the day. "
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  • Ray
    "Yes there are a lot of parks and open spaces for dogs to enjoy and there are lots of dog owners living there "
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  • Rm_rod30
    "Bronzeville summer nights. Block parties throughout Bronzeville. Various active community events in partnership with 002nd Dist CAPS Officers. "
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  • CRYSTAl Williams
    "They break in a lot and sometimes the shooting is terrible trash all in the grass some people keep their lawn up others don’t"
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  • Draey Quarles
    "Great community and even better HOA. Highly recommend this condo for a new family or first family. Contact me for more details. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Community events, text thread among neighbors and neighborhood pride. Everyone is warm, helpful and inviting."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here for two years and I love the neighborhood! It’s beautiful! I have very nice neighbors and we look out for one and other. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great and awesome neighborhood a place to raise a family, lots of good schools and restaurants in the area"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are many different families in this neighborhood. It's very nice but you still need to watch your surroundings."
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice area for adults to live in. I have been here with my family for a decade, moving from Hyde Park. Both neighborhoods are beautiful and right next to each other. I'd definitely recommend "
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  • Trulia User
    "It great no problems at all bus and train routes are close by very convenient for me and my family very nice neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "The closest to the downtown area and public transportation . The area is well maintained it has 3 bus lines and the transit system. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Dog parks near by. Lots of dog walkers. Several NEW dog parks have beeb built throughout the neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "Dog friendly just a lot of crime in the area you probably need a dog for protection for your family."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s an easy commute to work via lakeshore drive which is about 3 minutes from my home! After that it’s a straight shot to my work"
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighborhood is very open with easy parking, wide streets and tons of new construction and revitalization."
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  • Trulia User
    "Dog owners love to see other dogs on a leash and dog owners love to see other people walk there dog early in the am when nobody’s out "
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  • Trulia User
    "Pretty easy. Neighborhood isn't quiet, but it isn't excessively loud either. Parking is not the greatest, but it's not that bad trying to find street parking at night."
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  • Trulia User
    "I live in the neighborhood in the '80s or 90s now I'm here in the late 2000s neighborhood is totally different than back then I love it because I was born at the Bronzeville area some area my not be good but it's history here I went to grammar school and high school here I still love it in this location a lot of good shopping stores around and it's close to Hyde park area."
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood has easy access to public transportation. It is located near the lake front has is only a 10 minute commute to Downtown Chicago. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great area, wonderful people, amazing history, beautiful homes. Happy to be in this area. Love to see my people here."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great neighborhood, safe and friendly. From what I can see everyone in the area takes care of their property and cares about the way things are. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I drive my car to my job. It’s only 15 minutes away and I am going against traffic so it’s a smooth commute. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are many families and small children in this area. It appears safe for families and single people as well. Overall, I feel safe in this neighborhood and have not had any issue with crime. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Bronzeville is a neighborhood rich in history and culture with great access to downtown, local neighborhood entertainment, shopping and more "
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  • Tracy B.
    "plenty of parks in the area, schools are nice mostly peaceful close to transportation it's a nice area to live in"
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  • Bintalev
    "Great area. Expensive in comparison to similar neighborhoods, but most properties are renovated. Neighborhood is still changing, but quiet the majority of the time. "
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  • Beebsmazyck
    "I love this neighborhood. Mostly calm, friendly, and neighborly. Continually improving. I could live here for the rest of my life. "
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  • Codieratliff
    "I lived in this area for 6years To much killing for the amount of rent they want still have work to do I. The area crime rate is heavy "
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  • Demarcus C.
    "Keep and eye on your kids at night. The neighborhood can be dangerous but it is much better now than it use to be."
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  • Emlansana
    "There is a sense of community. Nice parks and gardens. Many children and intergenerational families "
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  • Ashleyestatesllc
    "Nice people and great food near by. Good and close public transportation. People do need to pick up after their dogs though"
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  • Jamescameren
    "A church across the street. God is good. The violence isn’t at all. I pray for better days. There’s also a preacher who preaches on the end of the block. "
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  • Mariecollinswright
    "Its beautiful community and very vibrant with tremendous history. My parents lived here when I was born."
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  • Elysia B.
    "Boxville underneath the 51st Street Green Line Station is wonderful. Happy. Happy. Happy. Expensive. "
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  • Alessondra F.
    "We do many events as a block suck as trick or treating, back to school block parties and bbqs just to name a few things. My block is very close knit."
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  • tasha4209
    "Bud Biliken Parade, the car and boat shows are the only community event I’m aware of. Unfortunately more needs to happen in this area. I’m happy to finally see a decent grocery’s store such as Mariano’s. I heard a Pete’s grocery store is coming soon so I’m hopeful that some of these anchor stores will be an attraction for more retail businesses in the community. We shouldn’t have to depend on events at McCormick place."
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Frequently asked questions about 712 E Bowen Ave

  • What is 712 E Bowen Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 712 E Bowen Ave in Chicago, IL is $451,500.
  • What is the price history for 712 E Bowen Ave?
    712 E Bowen Ave in Chicago, IL last sold for $252,580 in March 2012.
  • Is Chicago a buyer's or seller's market?
    Chicago is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Chicago?
    The median sale price in Chicago is $389K. That is down $7.83K from the prior month.
  • Does 712 E Bowen Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 712 E Bowen Ave in Chicago, IL has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 712 E Bowen Ave?
    The lot at 712 E Bowen Ave in Chicago, IL is about 0.07 acres (2,975 sq ft).

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