2952 E 81st St, Chicago, IL 60617
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OFF MARKET

2952 E 81st St
Chicago, IL 60617

South Chicago
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,350 sqft
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,350 sqft

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Living Area
1,350 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 2952 E 81st St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

2952 East 81st Street 3 Bed / 1 Bath Single Family Home for Rent. Monthly rent is $2,249 with a $750 non-refundable move-in fee. This spacious home offers approximately 1,354 sqft and is located in a great South Chicago location. The home features a separate living room and dining room, newly installed tile flooring throughout, and a modern kitchen with upgraded appliances coming soon. No pets allowed. Renter's insurance is required. To schedule a private tour of this home,
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2952 E 81st St, Chicago, IL 60617 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,350 sqft single-family home in South Chicago. It last sold for $20,000 on Jun 27, 2013 (789% above the $2,249 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2026 with an asking price of $2,249 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 30, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,938/month.

Home Details for 2952 E 81st St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Comparable Sales for 2952 E 81st St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
8122 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$32,000
03/03/26
3
1
1,066 sqft
8137 S Coles Ave, Chicago, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$35,000
12/01/25
3
1
1,164 sqft
7917 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL
0.50
Single-Family Home
$20,000
12/09/25
3
1
1,128 sqft
7924 S Saginaw Ave, Chicago, IL
0.47
Single-Family Home
$30,000
10/16/25
3
1
1,152 sqft
8139 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$190,000
06/18/26
3
1
1,158 sqft
8004 S Escanaba Ave, Chicago, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$80,000
03/03/26
4
1
1,600 sqft
8219 S Muskegon Ave, Chicago, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$95,000
03/02/26
5
2
2,304 sqft
2921 E 78th Pl, Chicago, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$39,000
01/13/26
3
2
1,260 sqft
8017 S Escanaba Ave, Chicago, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$95,408
12/12/25
3
1.5
1,328 sqft
8255 S Burley Ave, Chicago, IL
0.43
Single-Family Home
$45,000
09/23/25
3
1
991 sqft

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Neighborhood Overview

South Chicago
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Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

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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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 30, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,249
Apr 9, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,249
Jul 16, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,400
Apr 7, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$1,400
Dec 19, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,200

Frequently asked questions about 2952 E 81st St

  • What is the price history for 2952 E 81st St?
    2952 E 81st St in Chicago, IL last sold for $20,000 in June 2013.
  • 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.
  • What do residents say about the South Chicago neighborhood?
    Residents describe the South Chicago neighborhood in Chicago, IL as pedestrian-friendly, well-kept, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in South Chicago, Chicago.
  • Does 2952 E 81st St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 2952 E 81st St in Chicago, IL has air conditioning.

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