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Property Description
Excellent opportunity to add instant sweat equity to this charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in Washington Heights. This home offers a bright living room with hardwood floors, large windows, and classic architectural details. The updated kitchen includes ample cabinet space, and a separate dining area perfect for entertaining. Generous bedroom sizes. Enjoy a private backyard, detached garage, and tree-lined street location close to parks, schools, shopping, dining, and Metra access. Copper is missing and utilities will not be activated. Included adjacent vacant lot (1214 W 96th Street). Sold As Is. Seller does not provide survey. Buyer to verify zoning and take subject to municipal requirements. *Property not for rent - beware of rental scams.*
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1212 W 96th St
General
- Price: $204,900
- Taxes: $4,482 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12645044
- Updated: 8/24/2026
- Added to Site: 151 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Location
- Area: CHI - Washington Heights
- County: Cook
- Township: Lake
- Driving Directions: West bound on 95th make a Right on Troop. Take Troop to 96th place and make a left.
School Information
- School District: 124
- Elem School District: 124
- Midd School District: 124
- High School District: 124
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Square Feet: 2,038
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1913
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 3875
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1913
- Tax Amount: $4,482.33
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: REO/Lender Owned
- Property ID: 25081070380000
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Schools
Schools serving 1212 W 96th St
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Green W Elementary School 1150 West 96th Street, Chicago, IL 60643 | K-8 | 0.1 mi |
Corliss High School 821 East 103rd Street, Chicago, IL 60628 | 9-12 | 2.8 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 1212 W 96th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/18/2026
Price Reduced
$204,900
-4.65%
MLS
6/23/2026
Price Reduced
$214,900
-2.27%
MLS
5/11/2026
Listed
$219,900
—
MLS
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 1212 W 96th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$3,172
—
$19,000
27%
2023
$3,172
3%
$14,999
—
2022
$3,094
2%
$14,999
—
2021
$3,025
37%
$14,999
51%
2020
$2,214
1%
$9,915
-9%
2019
$2,195
2%
$10,896
—
2018
$2,158
-45%
$10,896
-40%
2017
$3,905
63%
$18,098
—
2016
$2,403
4%
$18,098
—
2015
$2,310
5%
$18,098
11%
2014
$2,201
3%
$16,237
—
2013
$2,138
17%
$16,237
—
2012
$1,825
—
$16,237
—
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 1212 W 96th St
1212 W 96th Street, Chicago, IL 60643 (MLS# 12645044) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1212 W 96th Street is currently listed for $204,900 and was received on May 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 1212 W 96th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Washington Heights? You can browse all Washington Heights real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

