For Sale1d on marketHistoric · 133 yrs
542 N Lavergne Ave
Chicago, IL, 60644 • South Austin • Cook County
$179,900
$151/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
1Baths
1,188Sqft
0.07 acLot
1893Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1893 · 133 years of history
2-Car Garage
Yes · Detached · Garage
1d on Market
Listed Apr 13, 2026
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1893 · Historic
This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers a solid layout with plenty of potential to make it your own. The property includes a 2-car detached garage, providing convenient parking and additional storage and a full-sized basement. With a functional setup and room to personalize, this home is a great opportunity for someone looking to add their own touch. Furnace updated within the last 4 years. This sale is based on the completion of a prior transaction.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights full-sized basement, functional setup, and additional storage as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,173/month
Principal & Interest$933
Property Tax$180
Insurance$60
Down payment20% ($35,980)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $143,920 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1893
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot3,136 sqft
Days on Zillow1 Day
Price/sqft$151
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1893
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
ConstructionFrame
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingYes, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Full
Lot3,136 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth Austin
Annual tax$1,371
Parcel1609219030
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
5 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Yes
Detached
Garage
Construction
Frame
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main10×14 ft140 sqft
Bedroom2
Second8×12 ft96 sqft
Bedroom3
Second8×13 ft104 sqft
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market1
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$151
On marketApr 13, 2026
PostedApr 13, 2026
MLS statusNew
MLS updatedApr 14, 2026
Tour days9
Views266
Favorites18
How are the schools in Chicago?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60644
Price history
3 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 13, 2026Listed For Sale$179,900$151MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 11, 2018Listing Removed$1,200$1Zillow Rental Manager
Jan 12, 2018Listed For Rent$1,200$1Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Sale$179,900
Apr 13, 2026•$151/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$1,200
Feb 11, 2018•$1/sqft•Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent$1,200
Jan 12, 2018•$1/sqft•Zillow Rental Manager
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 14, 2023$1,371$6,499
Apr 14, 2022$1,337$6,499
Apr 14, 2021$1,307$6,499
Apr 14, 2020$2,549$11,440
Apr 14, 2019$1,314$12,712
Apr 14, 2018$1,154$12,712
Apr 14, 2017$1,315$12,182
Apr 14, 2016$1,940$12,182
Apr 14, 2015$1,752$12,182
Apr 14, 2014$1,734$11,914
Apr 14, 2013$1,689$11,914
Apr 14, 2012$1,370$11,914
Apr 14, 2011$1,714$14,618
Apr 14, 2010$1,443$14,618
Apr 14, 2009$1,354$14,618
Apr 14, 2008$1,231$13,179
Apr 14, 2007$1,193$13,179
Apr 14, 2006$1,183$13,179
Apr 14, 2005$1,248$11,080
Apr 14, 2004$1,224$11,080
Apr 14, 2003$1,172$11,080
Apr 14, 2002$1,239$8,720
Apr 14, 2001$1,025$8,720
Apr 14, 2000$757$8,720
Apr 14, 1999$749$5,938
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Chicago, IL • Cook County
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