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Property Description
Welcome to this beautiful, recently updated 5-bedroom home! Entering this home you'll find a spacious living room 1 full bathroom, and 3 bedrooms with hardwood floors. Continuing on the main level, you will find the dining area and beautiful open concept kitchen with nice cabinets, granite countertops and a beautiful backsplash! Stepping down you'll be greeted by an open-fully finished basement! There you will have 2 additional bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and an office space. There is plenty of open space for a small event or an extra living room. Moving to the outside, this is a solid brick home with a 2 car detached garage. This home has everything you can possibly need and is a must-see!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 281 E 163rd St
General
- Price: $245,000
- Taxes: $4,641 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12534187
- Updated: 12/23/2025
- Added to Site: 30 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 2
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Harvey
- County: Cook
- Township: Thornton
- Driving Directions: HALSTED E TO 163RD ST W TO HOUSE.
School Information
- School District: 152
- Elem School District: 152
- Midd School District: 152
- High School District: 205
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: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,158
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1973
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2025
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 25 x 160
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1973
- Tax Amount: $4,641
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 29202170550000
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Schools
Schools serving 281 E 163rd St
School Districts:Harvey School District 152, Thornton Township High School District 205
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Holmes Elementary School, Harvey, IL 16000 Carse Avenue, Harvey, IL 60426 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Brooks Middle School, Harvey, IL 14741 Wallace Street, Harvey, IL 60426 | 6-8 | 2 mi |
Thornton Township High School 15001 Broadway Avenue, Harvey, IL 60426 | 9-12 | 1.6 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 281 E 163rd St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/17/2025
Listed
$245,000
497.56%
MLS
4/11/2017
Sold
$41,000
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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 281 E 163rd St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$4,641
12%
$7,100
40%
2022
$4,135
4%
$5,084
—
2021
$3,994
-8%
$5,084
-5%
2020
$4,340
-5%
$5,377
-8%
2019
$4,551
-15%
$5,864
-17%
2018
$5,375
95%
$7,098
—
2017
$2,754
-3%
$7,098
3%
2016
$2,846
-4%
$6,894
-7%
2015
$2,971
-1%
$7,403
—
2014
$2,998
-1%
$7,403
-3%
2013
$3,023
2%
$7,599
—
2012
$2,966
—
$7,599
—
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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Estimate the Cost for 281 E 163rd St
281 E 163rd Street, Harvey, IL 60426 (MLS# 12534187) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 281 E 163rd Street is currently listed for $245,000 and was received on December 17, 2025. Want to learn more about 281 E 163rd Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Harvey? You can browse all Harvey real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

