Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/12/2026
Listed
$129,900
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MLS
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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
- Price: $129,900
- Taxes: $3,847 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12545626
- Updated: 1/12/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Location
- Area: CHI - Austin
- County: Cook
- Township: West Chicago
- Driving Directions: West on Washington, past Laramie to Lorel, right on Lorel to property
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Aluminum Siding, Frame
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding, Frame
- Basement: Yes
- 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
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
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 |
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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
Tax History
Tax History for 157 N Lorel Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$323
17%
$7,500
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2022
$276
100%
$7,500
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2021
100%
$7,500
-51%
2020
100%
$15,398
-10%
2019
-100%
$17,109
23%
2017
$48
-45%
$13,910
—
2016
$88
5%
$13,910
—
2015
$84
—
$13,910
4%
2014
$84
—
$13,406
—
2013
$84
-97%
$13,406
—
2012
$2,406
—
$13,406
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- Active
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- 5Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 900Sq. Ft.
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- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 3Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,068Sq. Ft.
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- Active
- Updated 4 days ago
- 5Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 1,738Sq. Ft.
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157 N Lorel Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644 (MLS# 12545626) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 157 N Lorel Avenue is currently listed for $129,900 and was received on January 12, 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.