1855 E 81st St, Chicago, IL 60617
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OFF MARKET

$225,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,500 sqft

1855 E 81st St, Chicago, IL 60617

South Chicago
Est. Refi. Payment $1,610/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 23, 2023 for $205,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$225K
Since last month
$100 (0%)
Since last year
Decreased$4K (-1.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$20K (+9.8%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +59% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$225K
July 2026$225K
June 2026$229K
May 2026$231K
April 2026$229K
March 2026$220K
February 2026$220K
January 2026$220K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
8040 S Clyde Ave, Chicago, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$170,000
01/20/26
3
2
1,600
1706 E 83rd St, Chicago, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$149,900
02/20/26
3
1.5
1,482
8025 S Euclid Ave, Chicago, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$135,000
02/18/26
5
2
3,000
8031 S Euclid Ave, Chicago, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$86,000
07/17/26
3
2
1,554
7955 S Chappel Ave, Chicago, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$225,999
12/09/25
3
2
2,000
8325 S Cregier Ave, Chicago, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$120,000
03/19/26
3
2
1,798
7959 S Constance Ave, Chicago, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$257,500
11/21/25
4
2
2,600
8232 S East End Ave, Chicago, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$129,900
11/03/25
4
1.5
1,336

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
8042 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.07
$315,000
5
3
2,680
Recently Sold
8116 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.04
$252,100
5
3
1,012
Off Market
8100 S Euclid Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.10
$326,000
4
3.5
2,900
Off Market
8018 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.11
$185,000
3
2
-
Recently Sold
8030 S Constance Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.09
$397,700
10
3
2,064
Recently Sold
8022 S Euclid Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.14
$381,600
5
3
2,656
Off Market
8143 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.10
$357,100
5
3
3,063
Off Market
8105 S Euclid Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.14
$265,200
4
1.5
1,228
Off Market
8151 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.11
$255,000
9
3
-
Recently Sold
8031 S Euclid Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.16
$86,000
3
2
1,554
Recently Sold
8025 S Ridgeland Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.13
$273,600
5
3
2,500
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1920
Living Area
1,500 sqft
Price/Sqft
$150
Parking
Garage

About this House

CHICAGO BUNGALOW!!! This Chicago Bungalow is move in ready. The owners have done a remarkable job keeping this home in great shape. Beautiful hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Finished basement and a full attic ready for conversation to a suite, 2 additional bedrooms or huge walk-in closet. Bathroom can be easily added. This is a must see for any family that likes to entertain and relax in a quiet backyard. All appliances are staying and sellers have updated all the major appliances within the last few years. You need to see it to appreciate the beauty and see all the potential to expand this to a 5 bedroom with 3 baths.
1855 E 81st St, Chicago, IL 60617 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,500 sqft single-family home in South Chicago, built in 1920. It last sold for the $205,000 asking price on Aug 23, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $225,000, with a rent estimate of $2,195/month.
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Loretha Lott, (708) 741-1000
Diamond Rock Partners LLC
Bought with: Lenore Henderson, (773) 543-5111, Park Place Realty Group LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11812381

Home Details for 1855 E 81st St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1500 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, RefrigeratorDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability Access
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No View

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 20361150040000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $205,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Jul 06 2023Possession Timing: Negotiable

Location

Direction & Address
City: Chicago
School Information
Elementary School: Horace Mann Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 97Jr High / Middle School District: 299High School: Chicago Vocational Achievement AHigh School District: 299

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4500 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: FHA

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11812381

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing DisplaySource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 23, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11812381
Sold
$205,000
Jul 9, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11812381
Pending
$205,000
Jul 1, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11812381
PriceChange
$205,000
Price decreased by 9%
Jun 20, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11812381
Listed For Sale
$225,000
Aug 27, 2001
Source: N/A
Sold
$112,500

Market trends in Chicago

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$389K
$10.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.2%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$294
$8MoM
Available listings
5488
263MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about South Chicago

At least 386 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 72 % Say car is needed

  • 72 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 70 % Say parking is easy

  • 67 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 62 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 58 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 51 % Say kids play outside

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 44 % Say it's quiet

  • 44 % Say there's wildlife

  • 42 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 28 % Say there are community events

  • 26 % Say people would walk alone at night

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  • Jatwon scott
    "My community is great, loving people fast transportation everything is close in nearby and I love how the houses and the apartments are built, especially the flats"
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  • Shamyah Tidwell
    "Dog owners will like that the area is friendly and welcoming to pets. People should not have their guard up with thinking the pets will be misbehaving and attacking them they should be able to walk with their dogs with no problem. They should be able to pick up after their dogs in areas where it is not intruding their neighbors property "
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  • Landlord4141
    "Nice neighbor friendly people and not to far from shopping walking distance actually near cta also schools close to "
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  • Trulia User
    "The Historical landscape and landmarks. Shopping is convenient and transportation is available. Schools and parks are clean and safe."
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighborhood feels like a ghost town,everything looks abandoned or is abandoned. No shopping areas, it’s a good desert and the way these management companies are jacking these rent prices are ridiculous "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great neighborhood love to live here great community involvement would recommend others to live here"
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  • Trulia User
    "It has buses to get you where you need to go. The buses takes you right to the train, it takes you to downtown Chicago."
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  • Trulia User
    "Not a place to start a family, and if there is an opportunity to move out, I'll take it. For now just keep at daily here until then."
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  • Trulia User
    "Winter time is brutal. salt trucks forget about us. 84th and Burnham. I drive all the way west to Roosevelt and California. Nice summers. brutal winters. great neighbors."
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood has great restaurants and stores and I know my way around when going places. The violence is not as bad but some areas are good to live in."
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  • Trulia User
    "Has great access to public transportation. There are grocery stores in walking distance. If you have school aged children, there are grammer and high schools as well in the area."
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  • Trulia User
    "You will see other dog owners walking their dogs and they always speak when you do see them! It becomes the norm to see these neighbors certain times everyday. "
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  • Trulia User
    "We have lived in this community for 15 months now and love our neighbors. We are a close knit bunch that watch out for one another."
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  • Trulia User
    "We moved here to be close to our mom’s assisted living facility. We love this community for the openness of the neighbors, the active block clubs and the amazing wildlife diversity. There is crime here, just like throughout the whole city but we generally feel safe. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I live in this neighborhood for 2 years never had any problems I go jogging in my area love living here."
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  • Trulia User
    "There’s plenty of public transportation to the loop. The metra train and the express bus will go directly downtown. Also minutes away from Lakeshore Drive and the Skyway "
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  • Trulia User
    "we use to have a block club but not anymore. I 've lived in the neighborhood for 30+ years and like everything else neighborhood activities slowly fade out."
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  • Briana A.
    "The community does an outreach program to give meals to the community and the homeless. I love this sooooo much ! Let’s keep being intentional and loving on our people !"
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  • Megan S.
    "Just stay to yourself. Mind your business and don't be too friendly. Depending on the area you can hear constant shooting especially in the summer. "
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  • Glenda B. J.
    "The senior citizen events as well as the summer youth events. They’re always doing some event for the youth in the summer "
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  • Audgreyrez
    "I’ve lived here my whole life but primarily the South Shore area and I love living over here. It’s just a very long commute to downtown"
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  • Anelytapia2
    "Too many busy streets. Not enough light at night. Need more street lights and police cars around the area. "
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  • Joni J.
    "Most of my neighbors are friendly and very concerned about our community,they are very aware whom are visiting "
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  • ewy
    "They would not like there are no dog parks. They would not like that dogs are more than likely not trained and are more than likely used as guard dogs. They also would not like I have never seen a vet in the area. "
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  • Ewy
    "Dogs are not trained here and there are no dog parks. Lots of loose dogs and killer dogs here. Must carry a stick for protection. "
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  • Glenda B. J.
    "There are very few events. Most of them are from the neighborhood churches having their own neighborhood gospel fest"
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  • Rashaunda S.
    "It is a lot of senseless violence going on and kids or adults shouldn’t be out alone or late at night because bullets have no aim or name."
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  • Mildred M.
    "no we don't but we have block party every year in August and the kid enjoy there selfs they get a chance to play in the street for day out the year good food and games"
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  • Korina F.
    "I’ve moved here over a year ago and I love it. I love how everything can be easily accessible to me. "
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  • Tiara H.
    "There are great parks and beaches in this area i like the school my kidz attendant. great for dog walking in parks."
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  • Michelle L.
    "The neighborhood is clean and tidy for the most part, so it’s usually a nice walk.....................::"
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  • Joni J.
    "Dog owners appear to be happy with living in the area because most of the neighbors in the area has concerns and respect for one another"
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  • Hassant73
    "I've had no issues over here, I do know stuff goes down but what community in Chicago doesn't have issues"
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Frequently asked questions about 1855 E 81st St

  • What is 1855 E 81st St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1855 E 81st St in Chicago, IL is $225,000.
  • What is the price history for 1855 E 81st St?
    1855 E 81st St in Chicago, IL last sold for $205,000 in August 2023.
  • Is Chicago a buyer's or seller's market?
    Chicago is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Chicago?
    The median sale price in Chicago is $389K. That is up $10.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 1855 E 81st St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1855 E 81st St in Chicago, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 1855 E 81st St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1855 E 81st St in Chicago, IL has laundry facilities.

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