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Property Description
Discover this beautifully updated 3-bedroom home in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood, featuring an open-concept main level, tall ceilings, and an abundance of natural light throughout. The modern kitchen, inviting new fireplace, and full bathroom create a warm, welcoming living space. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite offers a private bath, along with two additional bedrooms, a full guest bath, and a balcony off the third bedroom. The finished basement adds versatile living space with a recreation area, bonus room, full bathroom, laundry room, and separate exterior access. Enjoy a fully fenced backyard, concrete walkway, detached 2-car garage, and convenient rear mudroom. Ideally located near Birmingham Park, biking trails, shopping, dining, and major highways, with convenient access to downtown Chicago.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 656 E Bowen Ave
General
- Price: $629,000
- Taxes: $10,003 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12788616
- Updated: 10/22/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, P
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bath
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Electric
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood, Humidifier
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Bathroom Features: Whirlpool
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Intercom, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Grand Boulevard
- County: Cook
- Township: Hyde Park
- Driving Directions: From E 41st St, south to Langley, west to E Bowen. Home is on NW corner of Langley and Bowen
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: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Partial
- Windows: Blinds
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,848
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1878
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2026
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 2400
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1878
- Tax Amount: $10,003.68
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 20032140490000
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Schools
Schools serving 656 E Bowen Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Fuller Elementary School 4214 South Saint Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653 | PK-3 | 0.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 656 E Bowen Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/22/2026
Listed
$629,000
109.67%
MLS
11/05/2025
Sold
$300,000
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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 656 E Bowen Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$5,292
—
$48,000
92%
2023
$5,292
3%
$25,000
—
2022
$5,158
2%
$25,000
—
2021
$5,042
10%
$25,000
22%
2020
$4,575
1%
$20,536
-9%
2019
$4,534
2%
$22,568
—
2018
$4,458
-4%
$22,568
5%
2017
$4,626
7%
$21,487
—
2016
$4,304
9%
$21,487
—
2015
$3,937
—
$21,487
—
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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656 E Bowen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653 (MLS# 12788616) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 656 E Bowen Avenue is currently listed for $629,000 and was received on October 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 656 E Bowen Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Grand Boulevard? You can browse all Grand Boulevard real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
