521 E 38th St, Chicago, IL 60653
Dining Room
Bed Room
OFF MARKET

521 E 38th St
Chicago, IL 60653

Ida B. Wells - Darrow Homes
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,218 sqft
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,218 sqft

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Apartment
Living Area
1,218 sqft

About this House

All of our apartment homes include in-unit washers and dryers, well-equipped kitchens with full size Energy Star rated appliances and a private parking spot is included with every apartment. We're also pet friendly! Enjoy private balconies and patios, central air and heating and convenient services such as on call maintenance and onsite management.
521 E 38th St, Chicago, IL 60653 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,218 sqft apartment in Ida B. Wells - Darrow Homes. More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2012 with an asking price of $1,530 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 7, 2013. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,134/month.

Home Details for 521 E 38th St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Laundry Room
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Gated Entry

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
DeckPatioPorch

Additional Information

Intercom

Price History for 521 E 38th St

DatePriceEventSource
01/07/2013$1,530ListingRemovedAgent Provided
12/07/2012$1,530Listed For RentAgent Provided

Market trends in Chicago

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$382K
$16.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$290
$13MoM
Available listings
5747
168MoM
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Comparable Sales for 521 E 38th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4043 S Drexel Blvd #101, Chicago, IL
0.62
Apartment
$443,320
03/04/26
3
3
2,500
1151 E 45th St, Chicago, IL
1.22
Apartment
$315,000
10/21/25
3
2.5
1,800
4755 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
1.32
Apartment
$425,000
04/30/26
2
2
1,000
3001 S Michigan Ave #1204, Chicago, IL
1.08
Apartment
$135,000
08/19/25
1
1
720
3420 S Wallace St #1, Chicago, IL
1.49
Apartment
$775,000
11/20/25
2
1
1,200
845 E 52nd St #1, Chicago, IL
1.82
Apartment
$235,000
07/09/26
3
2
1,200
2842 S Union Ave #2, Chicago, IL
1.94
Apartment
$740,000
12/15/25
3
2
1,200
16 W 44th St, Chicago, IL
1.01
Apartment
$689,000
06/15/26
2
1
850
5329 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL
2.09
Apartment
$1,050,000
01/23/26
3
2
1,300
515 W 28th St, Chicago, IL
1.83
Apartment
$595,000
11/25/25
5
2
1,936
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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Ida B. Wells - Darrow Homes

At least 53 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 87 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 84 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 68 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 68 % Say parking is easy

  • 61 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 55 % Say car is needed

  • 53 % Say kids play outside

  • 48 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 45 % Say it's quiet

  • 44 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 34 % Say there are community events

  • 32 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 31 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Jerry Rodgers
    "Love the neighborhood the stores are close by as well the bus stops and gas stations. Friendly neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a lot of special events in my community the have fairs for the kids and a lot of other thing in the area"
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    "Nice. This neighborhood offers a variety of different public transportation options for its residents."
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  • T81
    "It is easy to get around and quickly changing. It is close to shopping and transportation. Lots of family activities near by"
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Frequently asked questions about 521 E 38th St

  • 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 $382K. That is up $16.67K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the Ida B. Wells - Darrow Homes neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Ida B. Wells - Darrow Homes neighborhood in Chicago, IL as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in Ida B. Wells - Darrow Homes, Chicago.
  • What are the closest schools to 521 E 38th St?
    The closest schools to 521 E 38th St in Chicago, IL are Fuller Elementary School (Pre-K/Middle, rated 3/10), Phillips Academy High School (rated 1/10).
  • Does 521 E 38th St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 521 E 38th St in Chicago, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 521 E 38th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 521 E 38th St in Chicago, IL has in-unit laundry.