434 E Washington Street — West Chicago, IL 60185
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▼ $21,000
West Chicago, IL 60185

434 E Washington Street

$299,000
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,448 sqft
$21,000 below original 34 days on market $6,641/yr taxes
01About this home

Rarely available 1850s farmhouse offering a unique blend of timeless character and modern updates. The main level features a bright, functional layout, an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, first-floor laundry, and a wood-burning fireplace, with natural light throughout. Upstairs offers two spacious bedrooms and an updated full bath. Enjoy outdoor living with covered front and back porches, including a classic wraparound front porch perfect for relaxing or viewing the annual Railroad Days parade. The spacious yard offers plenty of room for outdoor enjoyment, gardening, or entertaining. Additional features include a full unfinished basement, newer a/c and heat, a detached 2-car garage, and an extended side driveway. Conveniently located near downtown West Chicago, shopping, dining, and the Metra station.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$299,000
List price
1,448
Square feet
2
Bedrooms
2 full
Bathrooms
1850
Year built
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$6,641
Annual taxes
Farmhouse
Style
34
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalHumidifier
Parking
AsphaltGarage Door OpenerGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
Construction
Frame
Equipment
TV-CableCO DetectorsCeiling Fan(s)
Sewer
Public SewerStorm Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Turner Elementary School
West Chicago, IL
📍0.7 mi🚗2 min🚶16 min
H High school
Community High School
West Chicago, IL
📍25 mi🚗65 min
  • Egg Yolk Cafe 0.2 mi
  • Gorditas Liselena 0.3 mi
  • El Coco Loco 0.3 mi
  • Wingstop 0.3 mi
  • McDonald's 0.3 mi
  • Burger King 0.3 mi
  • ALDI 1.1 mi
  • Jewel-Osco 1.3 mi
  • Don Earley Park 0.5 mi
  • Reed-Keppler Park 0.8 mi
  • Hampton Park 1.0 mi
  • Prince Crossing Park 1.0 mi
  • Pioneer Park 1.1 mi
  • Kwasman Memorial Park 1.4 mi
  • Dunkin' 1.4 mi
POI data via Mapbox · OpenStreetMap contributors
06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

Jun 16, 2026
Price reducedThis listing
Cirafici Real Estate
$299,000
−$21,000
May 15, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Cirafici Real Estate
$320,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Cirafici Real Estate · Joe Cirafici
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12648127
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