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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. 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: $214,900
- Taxes: $3,827 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12645044
- Updated: 6/29/2026
- Added to Site: 52 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: $3,827.33
- 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
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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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 $214,900 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.

