261 E 142nd Pl, Dolton, IL 60419
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OFF MARKET

261 E 142nd Pl
Dolton, IL 60419

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,157 sqft

$136,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $996/mo*
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$136,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $996/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,157 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1946
Living Area
1,157 sqft
Price/Sqft
$118
Parking
Garage

About this House

***SHORT SALE*** Price is not approved at this time, please allow time for the short selling lender to respond. Sold as is condition. Subject to short sale approval of sellers satisfaction. 3 bedrooms, 1.2 baths, separate dining room, large family room, basement, hardwood floors throughout main level. Separate detached garage. Purchaser must be pre approved by sellers preferred lenders, please see mls for details.
261 E 142nd Pl, Dolton, IL 60419 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,157 sqft single-family home built in 1946. It last sold for $32,500 on Aug 20, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $136,100, with a rent estimate of $2,043/month.

Home Details for 261 E 142nd Pl

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: Brick
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1946
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3123 sqft

Additional Information

On Site Laundry Available

Price History for 261 E 142nd Pl

DatePriceEventSource
08/20/2015$32,500Sold
N/A
04/10/2015$29,900PendingAgent Provided
11/07/2005$135,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Dolton

Last updated June 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax
Assessment$109,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 261 E 142nd Pl

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
260 E 142nd Pl, Dolton, IL
0.03
Single-Family Home
$155,000
10/09/25
3
2
1,366
14235 S Dearborn St, Riverdale, IL
0.44
Single-Family Home
$80,000
03/02/26
3
1.5
1,091
201 E 143rd St, Dolton, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$95,000
06/05/26
5
2
1,830
506 E 144th St, Dolton, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$48,500
04/24/26
3
1
1,020
504 E 144th St, Dolton, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$67,000
11/26/25
4
1.5
1,619
14308 S Michigan Ave, Riverdale, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$123,649
01/09/26
3
1.5
1,386
14129 S Michigan Ave, Riverdale, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$200,000
02/23/26
3
2
1,146
14113 S Michigan Ave, Riverdale, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$47,500
10/02/25
2
1
883
205 E 142nd Pl, Dolton, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$162,000
03/27/26
5
2
1,143
14111 Manor Ave, Dolton, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$130,000
04/02/26
3
1
1,200

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Dolton

At least 269 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 68 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 63 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 57 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 52 % Say it's quiet

  • 49 % Say there's wildlife

  • 47 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 44 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 39 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 28 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 28 % Say there are community events

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  • Mose chess
    "Very nice place to live and raise children clean no little crime all in all it’s a good place to live"
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  • Mose chess
    "Don’t really know, just not a lot of information about the area yet,seen like a okay area to raise kids and family and far as I can tell "
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  • Kamarabrown00
    "They have a lot of back to school events that’s about it and that everything is close to each other "
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  • Chitarra Laster
    "I live here for five years. People are somewhat friendly everybody keep to themselves. You only hear shootings like far away, Calumet city or Harvey."
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  • Htjszr7wn7
    "Limited walkway. It’s cool. I like it. My dogs like ot. People don’t really pick up after their doggies like they shouod"
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  • Erica Goodman
    "I hear gunshots often at night. There are a lot of abandoned homes and businesses in Dolton which have been abandoned for YEARS which is unsafe. "
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  • Noel Owens
    "There are none in the winter. During the summer there are numerous events that are family friendly (concerts, skating, local park) "
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  • Trulia User
    "Terrible and need more affordable housing for mother and children that are homeless or new moms. They need more apartments and cheap houses "
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  • Tina S.
    "Safe area, schools are ok. Blocks are quiet.. decent place to raise a family, even if your a single parent as well. Slots of things for kids to do in the summertime"
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  • Nicole W.
    "The commute is fine. You could get downtown out further north using either I57 or Dan Ryan. Both are equidistant from my location off of Sibley in Dolton. I do not feel too unsafe at night driving even though there have been a lot of shootings around here lately."
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  • Lashunda C.
    "Nothing at all. I’m not sue because I don’t own a pet but their are no doggy parks. Soo truly I can’t give this opinion"
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  • Hunter G.
    "There are a lot of fights amongst students. Pick elsewhere if possible.There are better education systems in other suburbs. "
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  • Tiffany V.
    "fine, can catch a bus and train with no problem to and from downtown, transportation is usually on time for the most part, Lyft and uber are easy to catch with no trouble or major delays"
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  • Concerned grandparent
    "There are some undesirables living within the community. Make sure you enroll your children in after school activities and summer programs"
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  • Rare.air1984
    "it's , just an okay kind of neighborhood. (not the best , not the worst)Middle of the road kind of neighborhood "
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  • Nicole W.
    "I would not raise my son here ideally. I have him in private school because I do not trust the public school system in Dolton or the people around here attending the school."
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  • Chris R.
    "Dog owners would like that there are plenty parks to walk your dogs and also let them play or run around"
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  • Nicole W.
    "Getting dangerous and I’m ready to go honestly. I would not recommend this area to anyone who wants to live normally and carefree."
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  • T Queen
    "there are a lot of dog owners in the neighborhood. you see people walking their dogs and the occasional stray"
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  • Jelisa_jones
    "Nothing, it’s terrible and unsafe! I wished I never moved over here! I recommend anyone with children don’t mover to this area "
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  • Courtney P.
    "I do not know why they would or would not like the neighborhood besides it’s a lot of parks around for dogs to go to"
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  • Shay
    "Dolton owners never have their dog on a leash..........................................................."
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  • Tanay W.
    "My neighborhood is pretty quiet and a block away from a school most of the people on the block lives here 20 plus years "
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  • Tdavis146
    "l have lived for four years, it very quiet here , l live in a condo, people looks out for safety for everyone here and their are very kind people "
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  • Minya F.
    "I always see citizens walking their dogs ... Most people around have dogs so it’s a dog friendly neighborhood "
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  • Teco82
    "Neighborhood is decent but still need to stay aware of surroundings and people due to rising crime rates. "
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  • Shevelle R.
    "Easy sometimes short and not much traffic I can ride my bicycle or drive it’s really safe and easy bus stops are close by "
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  • Shevelle R.
    "Nice clean and quiet .... kid friendly neighbors respects your privacy...... never any shooting or young people hanging out all night "
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  • Katherine
    "This blocked has turned really bad since 2016. It use to be a very quite block until new neighbors move there kids friends in. There has been endless home invasion and armed robberies. Please be careful."
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  • Tee
    "Nothing its absolutely nothing neighborberly here to do!! you'll be lucky if a neighbor even speak to you here they are very rude!!!"
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  • resident
    "I drive to work , it’s not a problem takes me 30 minutes on the Bishop. If traffic accumulates I take Doty Road, straight shot. "
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  • Tee L
    "I've lived here for 1 yr the few ppl I see I speak and they speak back... But I barely see any neighbors besides my next door neighbor to my left..it's fairly quite"
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  • Britishmontota
    "I have a car, so it’s not hard to commute, there’s also stores that’s walking distant around. I know there is buses, however I don’t see them often. Things are easy to get to if need be, and if you have children. They schools in the district DO allow bus services. "
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  • RONALD
    "Its a great place to live and raise your kids close enough to stores beauty shop barber shops neighbors look out for each other "
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  • Nimat C.
    "it's loud sometimes. No one really keeps their yard up. Too many houses vacant around here. Lots of neighborhood fast food joints but not enough dine-in restaurants."
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Frequently asked questions about 261 E 142nd Pl

  • What is 261 E 142nd Pl estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 261 E 142nd Pl in Dolton, IL is $136,100.
  • What is the price history for 261 E 142nd Pl?
    261 E 142nd Pl in Dolton, IL last sold for $32,500 in August 2015.
  • Is Dolton a buyer's or seller's market?
    Dolton is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Dolton?
    Residents describe Dolton, IL as pedestrian-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in Dolton, IL.
  • Does 261 E 142nd Pl have air conditioning?
    Yes, 261 E 142nd Pl in Dolton, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 261 E 142nd Pl have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 261 E 142nd Pl in Dolton, IL has laundry facilities.