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Property Description
*SOLD BEFORE PRINT* Attention investors, rehabbers, and energetic buyers looking to build sweat equity. This 4-bedroom "Charm" home is an opportunity to be explored, sitting on an oversized 196' deep lot. First floor has a living room with a double-sided fireplace, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, hallway built-in cabinetry, and bath. Second level offers an additional 2 bedrooms. 2-car brick garage with concrete side drive. Enjoy the backyard patio. Conveniently located close to schools, forest preserve, I-55, restaurants and shopping. This is an estate, being sold "as-is" with buyer responsible for correcting village compliance inspection violations. Cash offers preferred. Will not pass FHA. Priced for action.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 4521 Center Ave
General
- Price: $179,900
- Taxes: $5,361 (2025)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12732171
- Updated: 8/22/2026
- Added to Site: 7 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: None
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Kitchen, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Side Driveway, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Lyons
- County: Cook
- Township: Lyons
- Driving Directions: 47th St. to Center Ave. ( 1 block east of Joliet Road), north to property.
School Information
- School District: 103
- Elem School District: 103
- Midd School District: 103
- High School District: 201
- Elementary School: J W Robinson Jr Elementary Schoo
- Middle School: Washington Middle School
- High School: J Sterling Morton West High Scho
- Private School: J Sterling Morton West High Scho
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Steam, Baseboard, Radiant
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Cape Cod
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: None
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,541
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Year Built: 1950
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.208
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 46 x 196
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1950
- Tax Amount: $5,361.93
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 18013170340000
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Schools
Schools serving 4521 Center Ave
School Districts:Lyons School District 103, J. Sterling Morton High School District 201
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
J W Robinson Jr Elementary School 4431 Gage Avenue, Lyons, IL 60534 | PK-5 | 0.1 mi |
George Washington Middle School 8101 Ogden Avenue, Lyons, IL 60534 | 6-8 | 0.8 mi |
J Sterling Morton West High School 2400 Home Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402 | 9-12 | 2.7 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 4521 Center Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/22/2026
Listed
$179,900
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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.
Tax History
Tax History for 4521 Center Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$4,743
—
$19,000
—
2023
$4,743
3%
$18,999
18%
2022
$4,588
5%
$16,050
—
2021
$4,380
-2%
$16,050
—
2020
$4,480
13%
$16,050
17%
2019
$3,965
2%
$13,728
—
2018
$3,875
3%
$13,728
—
2017
$3,751
10%
$13,728
22%
2016
$3,400
4%
$11,231
—
2015
$3,277
3%
$11,231
—
2014
$3,183
-21%
$11,231
-22%
2013
$4,031
2%
$14,468
—
2012
$3,946
—
$14,468
—
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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4521 Center Avenue, Lyons, IL 60534 (MLS# 12732171) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 4521 Center Avenue is currently listed for $179,900 and was received on August 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 4521 Center Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Lyons? You can browse all Lyons real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

