157 N Lorel Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644 - Photo 1

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$180,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,776 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Spacious 2-story single family home located in the desirable Austin neighborhood. This property offers 4 generously sized bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, along with a full basement providing additional storage or future living space. The home features a classic layout with great potential for customization and value-add improvements. Property needs some TLC and is ideal for investors or buyers looking to renovate and make it their own. Sold in AS IS condition, no surveys nor disclosures provided, taxes prorated. The seller does not accept blind offers or escalation clauses. Great opportunity in a well established community with convenient access to schools, shops, parks and transportation. Property has not been trashed out / Room sizes are estimates. This property has 2 Cook Co Tax PIN #'s: 16093110160000 (157 N Lorel) and 16093110170000 (155 N Lorel)

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 157 N Lorel Ave

General

Sold For: $180,000
Taxes: $3,847 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12545626
Added to Site: 49 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Location

Area: CHI - Austin
County: Cook
Driving Directions: West on Washington, past Laramie to Lorel, right on Lorel to property

School Information

School District: 299
Midd School District: 299

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

Water: Public

Structural Information

Construction: Aluminum Siding, Frame
Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding, Frame
Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
Square Feet: 1,776
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1898
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 30 x 150

Financial Considerations

Assessment Year: 1898
Tax Amount: $3,847
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 16093110160000

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Schools

Schools serving 157 N Lorel Ave

School District:Chicago Public School District 299

Name	Grades	Distance
Ellington Elementary School 243 North Parkside Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644	PK-8	0.4 mi
Douglass Academy High School 543 North Waller Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644	9-12	0.6 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 157 N Lorel Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

2/13/2026

Sold

$180,000

38.57%

MLS

1/12/2026

Listed

$129,900

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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157 N Lorel Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644 (MLS# 12545626) is a Single Family property that was sold at $180,000 on February 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 157 N Lorel Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Austin? You can browse all Austin real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

157 N Lorel Ave Chicago, IL 60644