51 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619
OFF MARKET

51 E 79th St
Chicago, IL 60619

Chatham
  • Studio
  • 1,400 sqft (on 0.36 acres)

$591,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 13, 2026

$591,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 13, 2026
Studio
1,400 sqft
(on 0.36 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$592K
Since last month
Decreased$9K (-1.5%)
Since last year
Increased$313K (+112%)
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 +154% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$592K
July 2026$614K
June 2026$601K
May 2026$269K
April 2026$273K
March 2026$275K
February 2026$283K
January 2026$272K
2025
2024
2023

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
7919 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
0.02
Single-Family Home
$125,000
08/10/26
3
1.5
1,566
7926 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$251,000
07/15/26
5
2
1,200
8008 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$260,000
01/27/26
4
2.5
1,469
7955 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$269,000
08/25/25
2
2
1,111
7751 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$35,000
06/26/26
3
1
1,432
8028 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$210,000
08/15/25
3
1.5
1,058
8154 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
0.35
Single-Family Home
$180,000
11/28/25
4
2
1,614
8055 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$157,000
04/20/26
4
2
1,849
8030 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$115,000
11/21/25
3
2
1,300
40 W 81st St, Chicago, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$325,000
04/07/26
3
3
1,620

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
7915 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
0.02
$280,400
5
3
2,348
Off Market
7919 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
0.02
$125,000
3
1.5
1,566
Recently Sold
7926 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
0.06
$251,000
5
2
1,200
Recently Sold
7811 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
0.11
$152,000
5
2.5
2,000
Recently Sold
S, Chicago, IL 60619
0.11
$280,000
5
2
-
Recently Sold
7955 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
0.09
$150,600
2
1
943
Off Market
8004 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
0.13
$331,400
5
3
2,800
Off Market
8008 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
0.14
$260,000
4
2.5
1,469
Recently Sold
7805 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
0.16
$166,400
4
1
1,458
Off Market
7748 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
0.18
$250,700
4
1.5
1,827
Off Market
8005 S State St, Chicago, IL 60619
0.15
$272,800
4
2
1,450
Off Market
7830 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
0.15
$380,900
5
3
2,500
Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1958
Lot Size
0.36 acres
Living Area
1,400 sqft
Price/Sqft
$423

About this House

This single-family home is located at 51 E 79th St, Chicago, IL. 51 E 79th St is in the Chatham neighborhood in Chicago, IL and in ZIP code 60619. This property has approximately 1,400 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.36 acres and was built in 1958.
51 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619 is a studio, 1,400 sqft single-family home in Chatham, built in 1958. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $591,900, with a rent estimate of $2,399/month.

Home Details for 51 E 79th St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1958
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.36 acres

Price and Tax history

YearProperty taxTax assessment
2024
$17,017
$847,030
Home facts updated by county records

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

Chatham
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What Locals Say about Chatham

At least 221 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 77 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 76 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 69 % Say car is needed

  • 68 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 68 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 63 % Say parking is easy

  • 61 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 59 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say kids play outside

  • 46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 45 % Say it's quiet

  • 36 % Say there are community events

  • 31 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 26 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Trulia User
    "Great area for pets very safe and clean"
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  • Jz4jrs6whk
    "Events , getting together more , no gun violence, having things to do & Chicago instead of sitting. Help more with the community "
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  • Celena White
    "I love it and more comfortable with area safe and comfortable with it and stay wherever I want to anywhere go area "
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  • Bb8ybz92cq
    "I see dog owners walking their dogs all the time. They look very comfortable. I have had friends visit that have had dogs with them and I have a great day."
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  • Eric Williams
    "Commuting from Chatham is easy. The Metra station is close and convenient and the CTA runs regularly throughout Chatham making it easy to get around the city. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are many families in the neighborhood and they look after each other. There are also a bunch of nice parks."
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  • Trulia User
    "I loved the neighborhood garden walks and the close proximities to stores restaurants and schools. My neighbors were always looking out for each other and helped keep our lawns and sidewalks clean. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It can feel like a close knit family type neighborhood if you live over here long enough but it is not safe. Just watch your surroundings like any other neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "Chatham is a absolute HORRIBLE place to live. All the buildings are old and unkempt. I hate this area ALLLL the violence in chicago happens here"
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  • Trulia User
    "I drive to and from work. There are two major grocery store along with Walmart, Lowe’s and Home Depot."
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  • Trulia User
    "Neighbors do not look out for one another. It’s loud and crime is high. Parking is hard to find on the streets."
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  • Antoinette T. J.
    "Neighborhood is dangerous for traveling and just walk in the neighborhood. Mail is not on time and there’s a lot of drug selling and hanging out at night with a lot of loud noises at night"
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  • Cloritha H.
    "My neighborhood has great transportation to getting to and from downtown. Great walking distance to the bus stop"
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  • Lavita Y.
    "Love it here Very live scenes and vibrant neighborhoods basically very festive and local to all kind of goods "
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  • Dennis W.
    "I've been living in the Chatham area since 2004. the area is nice but the residents make the neighborhood look bad. it's a hit and miss with the crime. "
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  • Lavita Y.
    "It’s not safe for children annoying train station stalkers that sell weed, shootings at both gas stations and nasty local restaurants and stores"
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  • Wbang060
    "All the littering that are inside the neighborhood it as if the neighbors doesn’t have any respect for the pet owners."
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  • Kristihawkins08
    "Great neighborhood, safe and quiet. Lived here for over 15 years with my family. Easy access to public transportation and there’s a movie theatre nearby, lots of restaurants, laundry mat, dry cleaners, gym and strip mall. Recommended "
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  • Marissa B.
    "I drive, which is a simple and easy commute. Cottage Grove, King Dr., Lake Shore Drive, and I-94 are all close by options."
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  • Leonwms
    "It’s a suburban atmosphere on the southside of Chicago It’s very close to downtown in the financial district"
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  • Pat H.
    "Friendly neighborhood, lots of stores nearby. Children walk to school daily. For the most part it's a safe community in the South side of Chicago."
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  • Kisha F.
    "this is a very violent and dangerous drug infested, drug dealers the landlords are slum the streets have thousands of pot holes kids out of control they basically run the neighborhood"
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  • Vivian J.
    "I see ppl walking dogs but no one cleans after dog poops. it's disgusting dog poop everywhere. these ppl need to be fined and there is rarely street cleaning in Chatham. this part of town needs a real makeover"
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  • Sheila R.
    "It’s pretty quiet where I live, and it’s well lit. The neighbors are very nice and many have small dogs like mines. "
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  • Sheila R.
    "The grammar school in this area is great!! One of the best! It is quiet on my block and safe and lawns are well manicured!"
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  • Triceey2
    "Nothing is done for the neighborhood. No community events have occurred to my knowledge. Crime ridden area."
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  • Wimberlyfloyd
    "Nothing at all it is too much crime And too many deadly shootings No shopping malls or any activities for kids in the neighborhood"
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  • Broggs88
    "The people are very very nice in the super wonderful middle class environment Thank you and have a great day"
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  • Tyler c.
    "My commute throughout the week is pretty accessible.. bus stop right on the corner & train station up the street."
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  • Morristine L.
    "Movie night campouts in the park. And the summer camps, and the fact that the kids can still play at the park without any violence. "
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  • Iviapatrice
    "its quiet and I haven't had no problems here. I don't see a lot of traffic which is excellent. it's close to stores gas stations and restaurants "
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  • London G.
    "Everything is in walking distance, and I have multiple ways to get downtown. I hate the parking though. It’s terrible all year round. "
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Frequently asked questions about 51 E 79th St

  • What is 51 E 79th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 51 E 79th St in Chicago, IL is $591,900.
  • 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 Chatham neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Chatham neighborhood in Chicago, IL as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Chatham, Chicago.
  • How big is the lot at 51 E 79th St?
    The lot at 51 E 79th St in Chicago, IL is about 0.36 acres (15,600 sq ft).