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Property Description
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! Don't miss this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home ideally located within walking distance to Community High School and downtown West Chicago. Enjoy a spacious living room and a bright, eat-in kitchen with plenty of table space. Two main-floor bedrooms and a convenient first-floor laundry add comfort and functionality. Upstairs, you'll find a large bedroom and a full bath. The unfinished basement-accessible from the exterior-offers great storage or future finishing potential. Perfect for commuters, this home is just a short walk to the West Chicago Metra station and minutes from I-355 and I-88. Outdoor enthusiasts will love being close to the West Chicago Prairie Forest Preserve and Reed-Keppler Park, with shopping and dining nearby. Great location, great potential-don't let this one slip away! This home is being sold "As-Is". Buyer responsible for any required inspections repairs.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 253 Church St
General
- Price: $150,000
- Taxes: $5,738 (2024)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12512368
- Updated: 11/16/2025
- Added to Site: 67 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom
- Appliances: Range
- Flooring: Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Water Heater-Gas
Parking
- Total Spaces: 6
- Parking Features: Asphalt, None, Yes, Owned
Location
- Area: West Chicago
- County: DuPage
- Township: Winfield
- Driving Directions: RT 59 2 WASHINGTON, WEST 2 WOOD, SOUTH 2 CHURCH W.2 HOME
School Information
- School District: 33
- Elem School District: 33
- Midd School District: 33
- High School District: 94
- Elementary School: Indian Knoll Elementary School
- Middle School: Leman Middle School
- High School: Community High School
- Private School: Community High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Frame
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Laminate
- Square Feet: 1,218
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1880
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1837
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 69 x 123 x 9 x 108
- Lot Features: Irregular Lot
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1880
- Tax Amount: $5,738.08
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 409218001
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Schools
Schools serving 253 Church St
School Districts:Community High School District 94, West Chicago School District 33
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Leman Middle School 238 East Hazel Street, West Chicago, IL 60185 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Community High School 326 Joliet Street, West Chicago, IL 60185 | 9-12 | 0.2 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 253 Church St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/11/2025
Listed
$150,000
212.5%
MLS
4/16/2012
Sold
$48,000
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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 253 Church St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$5,738
8%
$72,559
17%
2022
$5,294
4%
$61,930
4%
2021
$5,089
2%
$59,360
3%
2020
$4,982
3%
$57,560
5%
2019
$4,829
7%
$54,820
8%
2018
$4,524
3%
$50,770
5%
2017
$4,402
3%
$48,240
7%
2016
$4,258
3%
$44,970
8%
2015
$4,146
-1%
$41,630
—
2014
$4,178
-2%
$41,630
-4%
2013
$4,242
3%
$43,150
-8%
2012
$4,134
—
$46,840
—
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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253 Church Street, West Chicago, IL 60185 (MLS# 12512368) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 253 Church Street is currently listed for $150,000 and was received on November 11, 2025. Want to learn more about 253 Church Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in West Chicago? You can browse all West Chicago real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

