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$182,000 Contingent

  • For Sale
  • Contingent
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,176 Sq. Ft.
  • 1.5 Car Garage
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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 for 509 E 161st Pl

General

  • Price: $182,000
  • Taxes: $6,063 (2023)
  • Status: Contingent
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12497476
  • Updated: 12/15/2025
  • Added to Site: 93 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • 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
  • Township: Thornton
  • Driving Directions: 1 block north 0f 159th/Rt 6 and west of South Park Ave.

School Information

  • School District: 150
  • Elem School District: 150
  • Midd School District: 150
  • High School District: 205

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • 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
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 29154040230000

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Schools serving 509 E 161st Pl

School Districts:South Holland School District 151, Thornton Township High School District 205
NameGradesDistance
Madison School, South Holland, IL
15700 Orchid Drive, South Holland, IL 60473
4-50.6 mi
Eisenhower School, South Holland, IL
16001 Minerva Avenue, South Holland, IL 60473
2-30.8 mi
Taft School
393 East 163rd Street, Harvey, IL 60426
PK-11.6 mi
Coolidge Middle School, Phoenix, IL
15500 7th Avenue, Phoenix, IL 60426
6-81.3 mi
Thornwood High School
17101 South Park Avenue, South Holland, IL 60473
9-121.2 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 Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/14/2025
Price Reduced
$182,000
-3.19%
MLS
10/16/2025
Listed
$188,000
327.27%
MLS
7/06/2016
Sold
$44,000
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Tax History for 509 E 161st Pl

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$6,063
70%
$12,988
118%
2022
$3,566
1%
$5,949
—
2021
$3,527
-15%
$5,949
-20%
2020
$4,157
9%
$7,444
14%
2019
$3,826
2%
$6,552
—
2018
$3,737
-16%
$6,552
-18%
2017
$4,444
-8%
$8,022
-10%
2016
$4,823
109%
$8,893
—
2015
$2,306
4%
$8,893
—
2014
$2,209
4%
$8,893
-11%
2013
$2,132
9%
$9,989
—
2012
$1,955
—
$9,989
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509 E 161st Place, South Holland, IL 60473 (MLS# 12497476) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 509 E 161st Place is currently listed for $182,000 and was received on October 16, 2025. 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.

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