For Sale87d on marketHistoric · 122 yrs
1221 Emerald Ave
Chicago Heights, IL, 60411 • 60411 • Cook County
$159,900
$113/sqft
-$10,000 since Feb 25, 2026
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
2Baths
1,410Sqft
0.11 acLot
1904Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1904 · 122 years of history
Outdoor Living
Porch
1-Car Garage
Yes · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
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Buyers have saved this home
87 days on market
Established listing
$113/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1904 · Historic
Charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath, featuring a 1-car detached garage. Each bedroom includes a walk-in closet, offering ample storage space. The large eat-in kitchen is perfect for family meals, while the separate dining room with a built-in hutch adds a touch of elegance. Enjoy the enclosed front porch for relaxation and the enclosed rear porch/mudroom for added convenience. This home has great potential and is ready for your personal touch to bring it back to its full charm. Hardwood floors are likely under carpet on first floor.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,054/month
Principal & Interest$840
Property Tax$160
Insurance$53
Down payment20% ($31,980)
3%50%
Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $127,920 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1904
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingNone
Parking1 Garage space
Lot4,647 sqft
Days on Zillow87 Days
Price/sqft$113
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1904
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingNone
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionFrame
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingYes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage1 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Full
Lot4,647 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60411
Annual tax$4,324
Parcel3221109008
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Range
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Yes
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Frame
Patio & Porch
Porch
Community
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second16×9 ft144 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom2
Second9×9 ft81 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Second12×12 ft144 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market87
Est. value$156,000
Est. rent$2,045/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$113
On marketJan 12, 2026
PostedJan 12, 2026
Last sold$25,900
MLS statusContingent
MLS updatedMar 16, 2026
Tour days6
Views65
Favorites1
How are the schools in Chicago Heights?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago Heights, IL, 60411
Price history
13 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 16, 2026Contingent$159,900$113MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 25, 2026Price Change$159,900$113MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 12, 2026Listed For Sale$169,900$120MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 13, 2024Listing Removed$159,900$113MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 6, 2024Price Change$159,900$113MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 30, 2024Listed For Sale$169,900$120MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 2, 2015Sold$25,900$18MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 4, 2015Pending Sale$25,900$18Homepath
Jun 2, 2015Listed For Sale$25,900$18Homepath
May 28, 2015Pending Sale$25,900$18Homepath
May 14, 2015Price Change$25,900$18Homepath
Apr 16, 2015Price Change$33,000$23Homepath
Mar 14, 2015Listed For Sale$36,750$26Illinois REO Realty
Contingent$159,900
Mar 16, 2026•$113/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$159,900
Feb 25, 2026•$113/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$169,900
Jan 12, 2026•$120/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$159,900
Nov 13, 2024•$113/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$159,900
Nov 6, 2024•$113/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$169,900
Aug 30, 2024•$120/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$25,900
Jul 2, 2015•$18/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$25,900
Jun 4, 2015•$18/sqft•Homepath
Listed For Sale$25,900
Jun 2, 2015•$18/sqft•Homepath
Pending Sale$25,900
May 28, 2015•$18/sqft•Homepath
Price Change$25,900
May 14, 2015•$18/sqft•Homepath
Price Change$33,000
Apr 16, 2015•$23/sqft•Homepath
Listed For Sale$36,750
Mar 14, 2015•$26/sqft•Illinois REO Realty
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2023$4,225$7,947
Apr 9, 2022$2,859$4,523
Apr 9, 2021$2,745$4,523
Apr 9, 2020$2,658$4,523
Apr 9, 2019$3,012$5,230
Apr 9, 2018$2,863$5,230
Apr 9, 2017$2,737$5,230
Apr 9, 2016$2,944$5,490
Apr 9, 2015$2,911$5,490
Apr 9, 2014$2,885$5,490
Apr 9, 2013$3,069$6,066
Apr 9, 2012$877$6,066
Apr 9, 2011$2,711$6,066
Apr 9, 2010$74$8,521
Apr 9, 2009$70$8,521
Apr 9, 2008$119$8,969
Apr 9, 2007$248$8,202
Apr 9, 2006$261$8,202
Apr 9, 2005$319$8,202
Apr 9, 2004$1,425$7,329
Apr 9, 2003$487$7,329
Apr 9, 2002$1,560$7,329
Apr 9, 2001$572$6,054
Apr 9, 2000$560$6,054
Apr 9, 1999$560$6,054
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Chicago Heights, IL • Cook County
Nearby cities
Arlington HeightsChicagoCiceroDes PlainesElginEvanstonOrland ParkPalatine
Nearby zip codes
6041160412
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