10551 Essex St Westchester, IL 60154
Estimated payment $2,822/month
Highlights
- Popular Property
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
- Property is near a park
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Tennis Courts
About This Home
Spacious and beautifully updated brick home with 3 bedrooms upstairs plus a bonus 4th bedroom in the walk-out English basement. This move-in-ready home features a charming brick exterior, long driveway, perennial landscaping, and a cozy front porch. Inside, enjoy vaulted ceilings, freshly refinished hardwood floors, an open living and dining area, and a fireplace that is perfect for gatherings. The eat-in kitchen was remodeled in 2012 and includes granite counters, upgraded backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a 5-burner stove, and plenty of storage. It also provides direct access to the expansive backyard patio. The yard is easy to maintain and includes a spacious garage and beautiful gardens, perfect for outdoor events. The finished basement adds extra living space with a large rec room, bonus 4th bedroom, oversized laundry room, bonus crawl storage, and a private entrance to the backyard. It is ideal for an in-law suite, home office, or extra living area. The primary bedroom features hardwood floors, ample closet space, and neutral paint. Guests enjoy their private bedroom and a recently restored mid-century 2nd-floor bathroom. Upgrades include some replaced windows, living and dining room windows in 2015, bathroom windows in July 2025, front door in 2022, roof in 2025, furnace/AC in 2021, and water heater in 2022. The home is located in a quiet, friendly neighborhood close to parks, schools, shopping, restaurants, and major highways, and is equally convenient to O'Hare and Midway airports.
Listing Agent
Veronica Rodriguez
Redfin Corporation Brokerage Phone: (224) 699-5002 License #475165837 Listed on: 12/04/2025
Open House Schedule
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Saturday, December 06, 20251:00 to 3:00 pm12/6/2025 1:00:00 PM +00:0012/6/2025 3:00:00 PM +00:00Add to Calendar
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Sunday, December 07, 20252:00 to 4:00 pm12/7/2025 2:00:00 PM +00:0012/7/2025 4:00:00 PM +00:00Add to Calendar
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,117
Year Built
- Built in 1957
Lot Details
- 6,621 Sq Ft Lot
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 1.5 Car Garage
Home Design
- Split Level Home
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 2,314 Sq Ft Home
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Attached Fireplace Door
- Window Screens
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Home Office
- Unfinished Attic
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
- Sink Near Laundry
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
- Fireplace in Basement
Schools
- Westchester Primary Elementary School
- Westchester Middle School
- Proviso West High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- Patio
- Property is near a park
Community Details
- Tennis Courts
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,053 | $31,777 | $4,620 | $27,157 |
| 2023 | $5,895 | $34,000 | $4,620 | $29,380 |
| 2022 | $5,895 | $22,745 | $3,960 | $18,785 |
| 2021 | $6,348 | $24,826 | $3,960 | $20,866 |
| 2020 | $6,268 | $24,826 | $3,960 | $20,866 |
| 2019 | $6,149 | $25,195 | $3,630 | $21,565 |
| 2018 | $6,067 | $25,195 | $3,630 | $21,565 |
| 2017 | $6,499 | $27,141 | $3,630 | $23,511 |
| 2016 | $5,394 | $20,991 | $3,300 | $17,691 |
| 2015 | $5,288 | $20,991 | $3,300 | $17,691 |
| 2014 | $5,867 | $23,429 | $3,300 | $20,129 |
| 2013 | $6,221 | $27,377 | $3,300 | $24,077 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2025 12/04/25 | For Sale | $425,000 | -- | $184 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Listed On Document |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12519021
APN: 15-29-224-002-0000
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