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Property Description
Rarely available oversized 3-car garage and extended front driveway provide exceptional parking and storage space, offering room for multiple vehicles, a workshop, or all your recreational needs. This well-maintained home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, plus an additional below-grade bedroom perfect for guests, a home office, or extra living space. Designed for both comfort and functionality, the property offers plenty of room inside and out while being conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, and major highways.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 279 Paxton Ave
General
- Price: $195,000
- Taxes: $6,010 (2024)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12680383
- Updated: 7/3/2026
- Added to Site: 26 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Calumet City
- County: Cook
- Township: Thornton
- Driving Directions: From the Bishop Ford Freeway (I-94), take Exit 2B for Sibley Blvd (US-30) east toward Calumet City, continue on Sibley Blvd for approximately 1.5 miles, turn right onto Burnham Ave and drive about 0.7 miles, then turn left onto Paxton Ave; 279 Paxton Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409 will be on your left just a short drive from the expressway, offering convenient access to major highways and surrounding communities.
School Information
- School District: 155
- Elem School District: 155
- Midd School District: 155
- High School District: 205
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,004
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1956
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: .14
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1956
- Tax Amount: $6,010.55
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 29122000410000
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Schools
Schools serving 279 Paxton Ave
School Districts:Dolton School District 149, Thornton Township High School District 205
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Caroline Sibley Elementary School 1550 Sibley Boulevard, Calumet City, IL 60409 | K-6 | 0.5 mi |
School Of Fine Arts 1650 Pulaski Road, Calumet City, IL 60409 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
Creative Communications Academy 1650 Pulaski Road, Calumet City, IL 60409 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
S T E M Academy 1650 Pulaski Road, Calumet City, IL 60409 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
Thornwood High School 17101 South Park Avenue, South Holland, IL 60473 | 9-12 | 3.7 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 279 Paxton Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/16/2026
Listed
$195,000
286.14%
MLS
5/17/2011
Sold
$50,500
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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 279 Paxton Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$5,423
-2%
$12,000
15%
2022
$5,562
5%
$10,447
—
2021
$5,306
6%
$10,447
—
2020
$4,992
53%
$10,447
33%
2019
$3,270
1%
$7,859
—
2018
$3,252
3%
$7,859
—
2017
$3,159
-15%
$7,859
-3%
2016
$3,735
5%
$8,096
—
2015
$3,566
2%
$8,096
—
2014
$3,505
-10%
$8,096
-12%
2013
$3,911
3%
$9,214
—
2012
$3,779
—
$9,214
—
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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Estimate the Cost for 279 Paxton Ave
279 Paxton Avenue, Calumet City, IL 60409 (MLS# 12680383) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 279 Paxton Avenue is currently listed for $195,000 and was received on June 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 279 Paxton Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Calumet City? You can browse all Calumet City real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

