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Property Description
Across from the park, this freshly painted well-kept Bellwood home offers three bedrooms: two on the main level and one on the second floor. The living area features hardwood flooring and plenty of recessed lighting. The kitchen has wood cabinetry and tile flooring, and the home includes a full bathroom with a tiled tub and shower. At the back of the home, a spacious 12' x 25' main-level bedroom features a separate dressing room or sitting area, an accent wall, and a mini-split system for heating and air conditioning. The other main-level bedroom, features wood flooring, a ceiling fan with light, a closet, and a distinctive accent wall. The second-floor bedroom also has a mini-split system and is connected to the home's central heating and air conditioning. Additional features include a separate laundry and utility area, a fenced backyard, a side driveway, and a detached garage. Enjoy the convenience of having a park directly across the street.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 521 53rd Ave
General
- Price: $294,900
- Taxes: $8,084 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12788980
- Updated: 10/25/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Crawl Spac
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Bellwood
- County: Cook
- Township: Proviso
- Driving Directions: St. Charles Road to Spechley/53rd Ave. to property
School Information
- School District: 87
- Elem School District: 87
- Midd School District: 87
- High School District: 209
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,502
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1957
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 40 x 134
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1957
- Tax Amount: $8,084.56
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 15083110240000
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Schools
Schools serving 521 53rd Ave
School Districts:Berkeley School District 87, Proviso Township High School District 209
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Jefferson Primary School 225 46th Avenue, Bellwood, IL 60104 | PK-5 | 0.6 mi |
Macarthur Middle School, Berkeley, IL 1310 North Wolf Road, Berkeley, IL 60163 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Proviso West High School 4701 Harrison Street, Hillside, IL 60162 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 521 53rd Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/25/2026
Listed
$294,900
314.04%
MLS
8/24/2009
Sold
$71,225
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 521 53rd Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$7,555
10%
$20,000
22%
2022
$6,886
-1%
$16,436
—
2021
$6,978
-9%
$16,436
-8%
2020
$7,632
46%
$17,924
39%
2019
$5,231
—
$12,863
—
2018
$5,227
-6%
$12,863
-8%
2017
$5,579
23%
$13,974
30%
2016
$4,539
5%
$10,780
—
2015
$4,324
—
$10,780
—
2014
$4,319
1%
$10,780
-7%
2013
$4,282
2%
$11,633
—
2012
$4,184
—
$11,633
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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521 53rd Avenue, Bellwood, IL 60104 (MLS# 12788980) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 521 53rd Avenue is currently listed for $294,900 and was received on October 25, 2026. Want to learn more about 521 53rd Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Bellwood? You can browse all Bellwood real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

