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Property Description
Beautifully RENOVATED ranch home + full basement & OVERSIZED GARAGE features over 2500 sq ft of finished living space, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, and sits on a quaint cul-de-sac lot. OPEN CONCEPT main level features large, bright living room that opens to dining space + spacious and modern DREAM KITCHEN w/ quartz counters, stainless appliances, TONS of cabinets & pantry! Main level includes 2 spacious bedrooms + main bedroom w/ EN-SUITE BATH! Finished basement offers endless opportunity w/ 2 additional bedrooms, inviting family room w/ FIREPLACE & wet bar. Newer mechanicals include furnace, A/C, tankless hot water heater, plus upgraded electrical and plumbing systems. With the large yard & home being ideally located near shopping, transportation, and right over the Indiana border, this one is sure to check all your boxes!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 36 159th St
General
- Price: $315,000
- Taxes: $6,933 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12541215
- Updated: 1/12/2026
- Added to Site: 12 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 2
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Calumet City
- County: Cook
- Township: Thornton
- Driving Directions: From Wentworth, East on Michigan City Rd, veer East onto 159th, House on North side of street
School Information
- School District: 156
- Elem School District: 156
- Midd School District: 156
- High School District: 215
- Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
- Middle School: Lincoln Elementary School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick, Stone
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 2,670
- Sq. Ft. Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
- Year Built: 1955
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2023
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 9100
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1955
- Tax Amount: $6,933
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 30174160190000
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Schools
Schools serving 36 159th St
School Districts:Lincoln Elementary School District 156, Thornton Fractional Township High School District 215
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lincoln Elementary School, Calumet City, IL 410 157th Street, Calumet City, IL 60409 | PK-8 | 0.8 mi |
Thornton Fractional North High School 755 Pulaski Road, Calumet City, IL 60409 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 36 159th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/05/2026
Listed
$315,000
6.78%
MLS
7/02/2024
Sold
$295,000
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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 36 159th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$6,933
25%
$12,536
64%
2022
$5,547
-2%
$7,662
—
2021
$5,660
7%
$7,662
—
2020
$5,278
-4%
$7,662
—
2019
$5,525
84%
$7,642
—
2018
$2,998
2%
$7,642
—
2017
$2,930
-30%
$7,642
-15%
2016
$4,174
6%
$8,952
—
2015
$3,950
-1%
$8,952
—
2014
$3,981
-11%
$8,952
-15%
2013
$4,495
4%
$10,566
—
2012
$4,335
—
$10,566
—
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 36 159th St
36 159th Street, Calumet City, IL 60409 (MLS# 12541215) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 36 159th Street is currently listed for $315,000 and was received on January 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 36 159th Street? 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.

