Contingent

$179,900

4521 Center Ave, Lyons, IL 60534

4beds

1,541sqft

$1,415/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1950

9,060 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$117/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

*SOLD BEFORE PRINT* Attention investors, rehabbers, and energetic buyers looking to build sweat equity. This 4-bedroom "Charm" home is an opportunity to be explored, sitting on an oversized 196' deep lot. First floor has a living room with a double-sided fireplace, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, hallway built-in cabinetry, and bath. Second level offers an additional 2 bedrooms. 2-car brick garage with concrete side drive. Enjoy the backyard patio. Conveniently located close to schools, forest preserve, I-55, restaurants and shopping. This is an estate, being sold "as-is" with buyer responsible for correcting village compliance inspection violations. Cash offers preferred. Will not pass FHA. Priced for action.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: No additional rooms

Primary bedroom

Features: Flooring (Carpet)
Level: Main
Area: 144 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12X12

Bedroom 2

Features: Flooring (Carpet)
Level: Main
Area: 108 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12X9

Bedroom 3

Features: Flooring (Tile)
Level: Second
Area: 168 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14X12

Bedroom 4

Features: Flooring (Carpet)
Level: Second
Area: 130 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13X10

Kitchen

Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s))
Level: Main
Area: 168 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14X12

Living room

Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s))
Level: Main
Area: 192 Square Feet
Dimensions: 16X12

Heating

Natural Gas, Steam, Baseboard, Radiant

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Laundry: Main Level, In Unit

Features

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
Basement: None
Attic: Finished
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room, Kitchen

Interior area

Total structure area: 0
Total interior livable area: 1,541 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Concrete, Side Driveway, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage spaces: 2
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No Disability Access

Features

Stories: 1.5
Patio & porch: Patio

Lot

Size: 9,060 Square Feet
Dimensions: 46 X 196

Details

Parcel number: 18013170340000
Special conditions: None
Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cape Cod
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1950

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Lake Michigan

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

Services included: None

Location

Region: Lyons

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $117/sqft
Tax assessed value: $190,000
Annual tax amount: $5,361
Date on market: 8/22/2026
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/22/2026	Contingent	$179,900$117/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12732171 Report a problem
8/22/2026	Listed for sale	$179,900+64.3%$117/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12732171 Report a problem
9/23/1994	Sold	$109,500$71/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$5,223 +10.1%	$19,000 +0%
2023	$4,743 +3.4%	$18,999 +18.4%
2022	$4,588 +4.7%	$16,050
2021	$4,380 -2.2%	$16,050
2020	$4,480 +13%	$16,050 +16.9%
2019	$3,965 +2.3%	$13,728
2018	$3,875 +3.3%	$13,728
2017	$3,751 +10.3%	$13,728 +22.2%
2016	$3,400 +3.7%	$11,231
2015	$3,277 +3%	$11,231
2014	$3,183 -21%	$11,231 -22.4%
2013	$4,031 +2.1%	$14,468
2012	$3,946 +1%	$14,468
2011	$3,908 -1%	$14,468 -30.1%
2010	$3,949 +5.5%	$20,699
2009	$3,744 +12.1%	$20,699 -7%
2008	$3,339 +0.7%	$22,256 +16.2%
2007	$3,316 +4.6%	$19,160
2006	$3,169 +9.2%	$19,160
2005	$2,901 -10.1%	$19,160 +32.8%
2004	$3,225 +9.3%	$14,428
2003	$2,951 +19.3%	$14,428
2002	$2,473 +20.2%	$14,428 +24.2%
2001	$2,058 +2.8%	$11,618
2000	$2,001 -2.5%	$11,618
1999	$2,053	$11,618

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 60534

Getting around

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

6/10
J W Robinson Jr Elementary School
Grades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
4/10
George Washington Middle School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
6/10
J Sterling Morton West High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: J W Robinson Jr Elementary Schoo
Middle: Washington Middle School
High: J Sterling Morton West High Scho
District: 103

Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.