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Property Description
Welcome to 509 E 161st Place - a nice single-family home offering timeless charm and practical living space. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence sits on a quiet residential block and features a functional layout with plenty of natural light throughout. The main level offers a spacious living room, a dedicated dining area, and a well-sized kitchen ready for your personal touches. All three bedrooms are generously sized, with comfortable layouts and easy access to the full bath on the main floor. The home includes a full unfinished basement providing excellent potential for additional living space, a recreation area, or storage. Outside, enjoy a private backyard-perfect for entertaining, gardening, or relaxing-as well as a detached garage and driveway parking. Conveniently located near parks, shopping, and expressways, this home is ideal for homeowners or investors looking for a solid property in a great neighborhood.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 509 E 161st Pl
General
- Sold For: $182,000
- Taxes: $6,063 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12497476
- Added to Site: 138 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1.5
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: South Holland
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: 1 block north 0f 159th/Rt 6 and west of South Park Ave.
School Information
- School District: 150
- Midd School District: 150
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Partial
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,176
- Sq. Ft. Source: Other
- Year Built: 1948
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 5120
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1948
- Tax Amount: $6,063
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 29154040230000
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Schools
Schools serving 509 E 161st Pl
School Districts:South Holland School District 151, Thornton Township High School District 205
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Madison School, South Holland, IL 15700 Orchid Drive, South Holland, IL 60473 | 4-5 | 0.6 mi |
Eisenhower School, South Holland, IL 16001 Minerva Avenue, South Holland, IL 60473 | 2-3 | 0.8 mi |
Taft School 393 East 163rd Street, Harvey, IL 60426 | PK-1 | 1.6 mi |
Coolidge Middle School, Phoenix, IL 15500 7th Avenue, Phoenix, IL 60426 | 6-8 | 1.3 mi |
Thornwood High School 17101 South Park Avenue, South Holland, IL 60473 | 9-12 | 1.2 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 509 E 161st Pl
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/19/2026
Sold
$182,000
—
MLS
11/14/2025
Price Reduced
$182,000
-3.19%
MLS
10/16/2025
Listed
$188,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
509 E 161st Place, South Holland, IL 60473 (MLS# 12497476) is a Single Family property that was sold at $182,000 on February 19, 2026. Want to learn more about 509 E 161st Place? 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.


