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Property Description
Adorable, affordable, and move-in ready! This solid brick English home in highly sought-after South Elmwood Park offers charm, comfort, and incredible expansion potential. Features a bright living room, formal dining room, fully applianced kitchen, and cozy enclosed porch. Two spacious bedrooms and a full bath complete the main level, highlighted by gleaming hardwood floors throughout. The finished walkout basement with new vinyl laminate flooring offers a large recreation room with separate utility and laundry areas. A full walk-up staircase leads to the expansive unfinished attic, providing endless possibilities for future living space. Enjoy a fenced yard, newer 2.5-car garage, roof approximately 10 years old, and recently replaced furnace and central air. A fantastic opportunity in a desirable neighborhood!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1638 N 74th Ave
General
- Price: $364,900
- Taxes: $6,815 (2024)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12679622
- Updated: 6/22/2026
- Added to Site: 19 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Elmwood Park
- County: Cook
- Township: Leyden
- Driving Directions: Wabansia to 74th Ave, south to 1638
School Information
- School District: 401
- Elem School District: 401
- Midd School District: 401
- High School District: 401
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 930
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1949
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 30 x 125
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1949
- Tax Amount: $6,815
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 12364270160000
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Schools
Schools serving 1638 N 74th Ave
School District:Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Elmwood Elementary School, Elmwood Park, IL 2319 North 76th Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL 60707 | 1-6 | 0.9 mi |
Elm Middle School 7607 West Cortland Street, Elmwood Park, IL 60707 | 7-8 | 0.4 mi |
Elmwood Park High School 8201 West Fullerton Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL 60707 | 9-12 | 1.4 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 1638 N 74th Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/18/2026
Listed
$364,900
—
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 1638 N 74th Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$6,608
—
$30,000
19%
2023
$6,608
-1%
$25,151
-4%
2022
$6,679
21%
$26,164
45%
2021
$5,508
2%
$17,995
—
2020
$5,404
11%
$17,995
-11%
2019
$4,877
16%
$20,152
23%
2018
$4,188
3%
$16,335
—
2017
$4,068
4%
$16,335
—
2016
$3,918
-3%
$16,335
4%
2015
$4,046
-12%
$15,645
-12%
2014
$4,610
-6%
$17,797
-7%
2013
$4,896
17%
$19,210
2%
2012
$4,190
—
$18,811
—
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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1638 N 74th Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL 60707 (MLS# 12679622) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1638 N 74th Avenue is currently listed for $364,900 and was received on June 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 1638 N 74th Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Elmwood Park? You can browse all Elmwood Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

