2538 E 81st St, Chicago, IL 60617
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OFF MARKET

$80,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 764 sqft

2538 E 81st St, Chicago, IL 60617

South Chicago
Est. Refi. Payment $627/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 21, 2024 for $65,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$80.9K
Since last month
Decreased$5K (-5.6%)
Since last year
Increased$13K (+18.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$17K (+25.5%)
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 +181% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$82K
August 2026$81K
July 2026$86K
June 2026$86K
May 2026$86K
April 2026$90K
March 2026$92K
February 2026$97K
January 2026$95K
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
7918 S Escanaba Ave, Chicago, IL
0.45
Multi-Family Home
$55,000
09/08/25
3
2
-
7958 S Kingston Ave, Chicago, IL
0.12
Multi-Family Home
$150,000
12/01/25
5
2
-
8127 S Burnham Ave, Chicago, IL
0.32
Multi-Family Home
$45,000
08/31/26
6
2
-

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
2544 E 81st St, Chicago, IL 60617
0.01
$122,600
2
1
868
Off Market
8123 S Kingston Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.06
$129,000
3
1
1,265
Recently Sold
8047 S Kingston Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.02
$250,000
4
2.5
3,031
Recently Sold
8044 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.04
$110,000
3
1.5
1,407
Recently Sold
8055 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.06
$302,600
4
1.5
1,201
Off Market
8122 S Kingston Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.07
$329,800
7
2.5
-
Recently Sold
8034 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.05
$160,300
2
1
693
Off Market
8040 S Kingston Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.05
$290,500
4
2
-
Off Market
8132 S Kingston Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.10
-
3
2
1,341
Off Market
8143 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.11
$358,500
8
4
-
Off Market
8020 S Kingston Ave #8020, Chicago, IL 60617
0.07
$232,400
3
1.5
1,407
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 2538 E 81st St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Multi-Family
Year Built
1944
Living Area
764 sqft
Price/Sqft
$106
HOA
None

About this House

Investment opportunity awaits you with this spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bath with partial basement. Newer windows. Not much work needed to turn this investment around. Sold as is.
2538 E 81st St, Chicago, IL 60617 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 764 sqft multi-family in South Chicago, built in 1944. It last sold for the $65,000 asking price on Mar 21, 2024. More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2024 with an asking price of $1,600 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 21, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $80,900, with a rent estimate of $1,228/month.
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Karmen Spears, (708) 466-9128
POWER Realty Chicagoland,PLLC
Bought with: Vito LiRosi, (630) 319-5801, Real 1 Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11986512

Home Details for 2538 E 81st St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,Partial,Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 764 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability Access
View
No View

Exterior Features

Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1944
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Duplex, Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 21311110260000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $65,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Mar 07 2024Possession Timing: Negotiable

Location

Direction & Address
City: Chicago
School Information
Elementary School District: 299Jr High / Middle School District: 299High School District: 299

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11986512Back On Market Date: Mon Mar 11 2024

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing DisplaySource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 21, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Jun 15, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,600
Jun 11, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Jun 5, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,600
Mar 21, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11986512
Sold
$65,000

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

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

South Chicago
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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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 2538 E 81st St

  • What is 2538 E 81st St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 2538 E 81st St in Chicago, IL is $80,900.
  • What is the price history for 2538 E 81st St?
    2538 E 81st St in Chicago, IL last sold for $65,000 in March 2024.
  • 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 2538 E 81st St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 2538 E 81st St in Chicago, IL has laundry facilities.

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