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Property Description
MOTIVATED SELLER! PRICE REDUCED! The beautiful ranch style home on the corner of Paxton Ave and 154th Street across from the forest preserve is available for the first time since 1965! This sprawling brick/stone 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch sits on nearly half an acre and has curb appeal that's off the charts. The Sand Ridge Campus directly across the street guarantees permanent wooded serenity right outside your front window. As you enter the front door, the spacious living room features one of the 2 fireplaces in this home. As you travel down the long hallway, your first stop is a large formal dining room with plenty of afternoon sun. Next, you will see 3 very spacious bedrooms, followed by a lovely full bathroom with double sinks. As you make your journey back down the hall, you will enter the large eat-in kitchen. Just past the kitchen, you will find the very large sunroom, which actually serves as another space for gathering. From the sunroom, you can exit to either the large 2 car garage, or head out to the lovely backyard, which features plenty of green space, a gas grill and a very large concrete patio. Downstairs, you will enjoy entertaining in the large finished basement, which comes complete with a fireplace, wet bar, office, storage, walk-in cedar closet, laundry area and second bathroom with shower. UPDATES: New septic tank and drain field 2026, Leafguard gutter system 2023, water heater 2022, NEW ROOF 2021, new garage doors 2013. The home also has upgraded windows, 2 air conditioners and an ADT security system. This home has city water. Don't miss your chance to own a true corner-lot gem, with beautiful wilderness across the street, and all the space you need to enjoy life.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 15400 Paxton Ave
General
- Price: $299,000
- Taxes: $6,930 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12739120
- Updated: 9/30/2026
- Added to Site: 48 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Partially
- Interior Features: Wet Bar, 1st-Floor Bedroom, Bookcases, Separate Dining Room, Paneling
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Basement, Wood-Burning, Gas Log
- Flooring: Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Double Sink
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Outdoor Grill
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: South Holland
- County: Cook
- Township: Thornton
- Driving Directions: I-94 N to 159th Street E to Paxton ave N to address
School Information
- School District: 149
- Elem School District: 149
- Midd School District: 149
- High School District: 205
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Baseboard, Radiant, Radiator(s)
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Windows: Window Treatments, Drapes, Bay Window(s), Blinds, Screens
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Carpet
- Square Feet: 3,346
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1953
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.46
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 138 x 145
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1953
- Tax Amount: $6,930.61
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Septic Tank
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 29131010120000
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Schools
Schools serving 15400 Paxton Ave
School Districts:Dolton School District 149, Thornton Township High School District 205
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
New Beginnings Learning Academy 15703 Clyde Avenue, South Holland, IL 60473 | K-6 | 0.4 mi |
School Of Fine Arts 1650 Pulaski Road, Calumet City, IL 60409 | 6-8 | 0.2 mi |
Creative Communications Academy 1650 Pulaski Road, Calumet City, IL 60409 | 6-8 | 0.2 mi |
S T E M Academy 1650 Pulaski Road, Calumet City, IL 60409 | 6-8 | 0.2 mi |
Thornwood High School 17101 South Park Avenue, South Holland, IL 60473 | 9-12 | 2.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 15400 Paxton Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/25/2026
Price Reduced
$299,000
-11.93%
MLS
9/01/2026
Price Reduced
$339,500
-3%
MLS
8/21/2026
Listed
$350,000
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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 15400 Paxton Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$1,671
—
$21,000
—
2023
$1,671
-23%
$20,999
79%
2022
$2,171
10%
$11,707
—
2021
$1,969
16%
$11,707
—
2020
$1,704
-16%
$11,707
-10%
2019
$2,034
-1%
$13,077
—
2018
$2,045
4%
$13,077
—
2017
$1,967
-34%
$13,077
14%
2016
$2,959
-2%
$11,460
—
2015
$3,007
2%
$11,460
—
2014
$2,959
—
$11,460
-5%
2013
$2,968
1%
$12,038
—
2012
$2,927
—
$12,038
—
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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15400 Paxton Avenue, South Holland, IL 60473 (MLS# 12739120) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 15400 Paxton Avenue is currently listed for $299,000 and was received on August 21, 2026. Want to learn more about 15400 Paxton Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in South Holland? You can browse all South Holland real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

