2544 E 81st St, Chicago, IL 60617
OFF MARKET

2544 E 81st St
Chicago, IL 60617

South Chicago
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 868 sqft

$117,200

Trulia Estimate
as of May 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $860/mo*
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$117,200

Trulia Estimate
as of May 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $860/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
868 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Newly Updated Brick Townhouse. Imagine owning this beautiful cozy townhouse on a corner lot, enjoying the new kitchen with new stainless steel appliances. You don't have to walk far from the two bedrooms to the new bathroom. The refinished real hardwood floors on the main level and in the bedrooms, plus the new laminate flooring in the basement makes it easy to maintain.The central air, nice finished basement with laundry and ample storage makes it even more inviting. Walk out to the backyard to the deck and fenced yard whenever you want to entertain or relax on a warm day.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from July 03, 2023

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 2544 E 81st St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Full,Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 6Types 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: 868 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDryerLaundry: Washer Hookup,In UnitMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: DeckFencing: Fenced
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940Year Renovated: 2023
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Townhouse, Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 21311110290000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $101,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Jun 05 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 868 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1349 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11788143Back On Market Date: Fri Jun 02 2023

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: Storage,Security Door Lock(s),Fencing
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Kuwana Norman, (312) 925-7757
Purvey Properties, Inc.
Bought with: Briana Lester, (773) 746-9116, RE/MAX NEXT
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11788143

Price History for 2544 E 81st St

DatePriceEventSource
07/03/2023$105,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11788143
06/05/2023$101,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11788143
06/02/2023$101,000PendingToActiveMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11788143
05/27/2023$101,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11788143
05/20/2023$101,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11788143
03/24/2021ListingRemovedN/A
09/06/2016$925ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/08/2016$985ListingRemovedN/A
01/02/2016$925ListingRemovedN/A
12/14/2015$925PriceChange
N/A
12/12/2015$825Listed For RentN/A
10/06/2015$825ListingRemovedN/A
09/13/2015$825PriceChange
N/A
07/27/2015$975PriceChange
N/A
07/17/2015$1,100Listed For RentN/A
02/06/2015$16,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08335594
02/12/2012$900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
11/30/2011$900PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/18/2011$1,000Listed For RentAgent Provided
02/13/2002$79,000Sold
N/A
10/05/2000$20,000Sold
N/A
06/05/1998$55,500Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2023
Tax
Assessment$20,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2544 E 81st St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
8044 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL
0.03
Townhouse
$110,000
01/12/26
3
1.5
1,407
8001 S Essex Ave, Chicago, IL
0.13
Townhouse
$75,500
08/26/25
3
1.5
1,386
7629 S Euclid Ave, Chicago, IL
0.95
Townhouse
$149,900
04/09/26
2
1
900
7927 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, IL
0.72
Townhouse
$158,000
05/12/26
2
2
1,096
2432 E 73rd St, Chicago, IL
1.01
Townhouse
$165,000
05/30/25
2
1
1,200
2650 E 77th St, Chicago, IL
0.52
Townhouse
$28,000
04/03/26
3
1
1,789
2654 E 77th St, Chicago, IL
0.52
Townhouse
$160,000
10/03/25
3
2
1,800

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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

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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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2544 E 81st St, Chicago, IL 60617 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 868 sqft townhouse built in 1940. 2544 E 81st St is located in South Chicago, Chicago. This property is not currently available for sale. 2544 E 81st St was last sold on Jul 3, 2023 for $105,000 (4% higher than the asking price of $101,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 2544 E 81st St is $117,200.