$395,000
SOLD DEC 23, 2025
5 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
1923 Built

Recently Sold

$219 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

49 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Double Oven
  • Living Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of December 2025

Welcome to 1971 W 97th st, This solid brick 5 bed 2 bath Chicago Bungalow in the Beverly neighborhood is awaiting you. Step through the front door to be welcomed by beautiful hardwood floors that run throughout the 1st floor. High ceilings and oversized windows allow for tons of natural light. You will fall in love with all the trim detail and clean lines. The first floor boasts 2 bedrooms and a full bath, while the second floor features 3 more bedrooms, walk-in closets and a large bathroom. Your full basement is a clean slate so bring your design ideas. Fenced in back yard with with parking pad and side driveway for extra cars. So many upgrades to fall in love with. Welcome home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve Budzik

ICandy Realty LLC License #471018356 Listed on: 09/25/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Deanna Hodges-Walker

Full Circle Realty & Property Management LLC License #471010479

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,163

Year Built

  • Built in 1923 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 45x98

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,163

Year Built

Built in 1923 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2025
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2025

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1800
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ FamRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Concrete, Yes
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 45X98
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4163
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 25, 2025
Closed on
Dec 19, 2025
Sold by
S I L Property Group Llc
Bought by
Wright-Sanders Aresta
Seller's Agent
Steve Budzik
ICandy Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Deanna Hodges-Walker
Full Circle Realty & Property Management LLC
List Price
$415,000
Sold Price
$395,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-4.82%
Views
244

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.20%
Original Mortgage
$375,250
Outstanding Balance
$374,890
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$23,902

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2025
Sold by
Pitts Clifton D and Malone Valerie D
Bought by
Sil Property Group Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Interest Rate
12%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $395,000 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $205,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $375,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $270,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/23/2025 12/23/25 Sold $395,000 -2.5% $219 / Sq Ft
11/13/2025 11/13/25 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2025 10/23/25 Price Changed $405,000 -1.0% $225 / Sq Ft
10/12/2025 10/12/25 Price Changed $409,000 -1.4% $227 / Sq Ft
09/25/2025 09/25/25 For Sale $415,000 -- $231 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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
2025 $4,163 $31,001 $6,991 $24,010
2024 $4,163 $31,001 $6,991 $24,010
2023 $4,039 $23,001 $5,638 $17,363
2022 $4,039 $23,001 $5,638 $17,363
2021 $3,966 $22,999 $5,637 $17,362
2020 $4,879 $24,951 $4,510 $20,441
2019 $4,772 $27,121 $4,510 $22,611
2018 $4,690 $27,121 $4,510 $22,611
2017 $4,575 $24,583 $4,059 $20,524
2016 $4,434 $24,583 $4,059 $20,524
2015 $4,034 $24,583 $4,059 $20,524
2014 $4,694 $27,803 $3,833 $23,970
2013 $4,589 $27,803 $3,833 $23,970
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12481497

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 25-07-207-002-0000