280 Prairie Avenue, Calumet City, IL 60409
Cook County
Key Facts
Description
Opportunity awaits! This solid 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers great bones and endless potential for buyers looking to make it their own. Featuring a functional layout with spacious living areas, this home is ready for your personal touch and updates. The finished basement includes a versatile bonus room that can be used as a home office, guest room, workout space, or potential 4th bedroom (buyer to verify use). Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, investor, or someone looking for a home to customize, this property is full of possibilities. Conveniently located near parks, schools, shopping, dining, and major expressways. Don't miss this chance to build equity in a well-built home with plenty of potential!
Property Information
Property Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1977
Living Area
1,340 sq ft
Lot Dimensions
67x193
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
4
Ownership
Fee Simple
Days on Market
19
MLS® Listing#
12692220
Property Features
Cooling
Heating
Basement
Parking
Laundry
Construction
Community
Sewer
Rooms
- Bedroom 212X12Main
- Bedroom 312X17Main
- Bedroom 4
- Bonus Room8X8Basement
- Dining Room8X8Main
- Family Room22X38Main
- Kitchen11X8Main
- Laundry10X8Basement
- Living Room13X19Main
- Master Bedroom11X14Main
Financial Details
Annual Taxes
$6,265
Tax year 2023
Parcel Number
29121010540000
Directions
Take Exit 73 - Sibley Blvd (IL-83) toward Calumet City. Head east on Sibley Blvd for about 1.5 miles. Turn left (north) onto Prairie Avenue.
Affordability Calculator
$35,000
Estimated monthly payment
$931/mo
Principal $140,000 · Est. interest $195,312 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in Calumet City, IL
- 51
- Median Days on Market
- 1,301
- Median Sq Ft
- $117
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 330
- Active Listings
- Its price per sq ft is 12% above the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Calumet City, IL.
Location
Points of Interest in Calumet City, IL
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Nearby Schools
Berger-Vandenberg Elementary School
Elementary · 0.6 mi away
Diekman
Elementary · 0.7 mi away
Caroline Sibley
Elementary · 0.8 mi away
Dolton School District 149
Elementary · 0.9 mi away
School of Fine Arts
Secondary · 0.9 mi away
Dirksen Middle School
Elementary · 1.0 mi away
Carol Moseley Braun School
Elementary · 1.0 mi away
Thornridge High School
Secondary · 1.2 mi away
Thornton Township High School
Secondary · 1.3 mi away
New Beginnings Learning Academy
School · 1.3 mi away
Dolton School District 149
School · 1.3 mi away
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · 1.6 mi away
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · 1.6 mi away
Wentworth Intermediate School
Elementary · 1.7 mi away
Wentworth Junior High School
Secondary · 1.7 mi away
Eisenhower School
Elementary · 1.8 mi away
Seton Academy
School · 1.8 mi away
Madison School
Elementary · 1.9 mi away
Thornton Fractional North High School
Secondary · 2.0 mi away
Harriet Tubman School
School · 2.0 mi away
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 528 Garfield Avenue, Calumet City, IL | $122,760 | 3 | 2 | 2,142 |
| 395 166th Street, Calumet City, IL | $123,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,000 |
| 2600 E 25th Street, Granite City, IL | $123,900 | 3 | 1 | 1,054 |
| 1235 River Drive, Calumet City, IL | $124,000 | 2 | 1 | 870 |
| 12338 S Elizabeth Street, Calumet Park, IL | $124,900 | 2 | 1 | 960 |
| 403 South Street, Crescent City, IL | $124,900 | 2 | 1 | 1,638 |
Moving Cost Estimate
EXIT Agents in Calumet City
Listing Courtesy: RE/MAX 10 - 7084294300
Last Updated: 2026-07-01