820 E 42nd St, Chicago, IL 60653
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OFF MARKET

$853,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 3,950 sqft

820 E 42nd St, Chicago, IL 60653

Bronzeville
Est. Refi. Payment $6,104/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 22, 2016 for $555,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$854K
Since last month
Increased$5K (+0.6%)
Since last year
Increased$50K (+6.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$305K (+54.9%)
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 +51% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$860K
October 2026$860K
September 2026$855K
August 2026$847K
July 2026$858K
June 2026$884K
May 2026$870K
April 2026$862K
March 2026$838K
February 2026$808K
January 2026$774K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4932 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$894,500
11/04/25
5
3.5
3,600
4331 S Evans Ave, Chicago, IL
0.23
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$520,000
02/27/26
4
3
2,100
4342 S Forrestville Ave, Chicago, IL
0.45
Single-Family Home
$690,000
11/20/25
4
3.5
4,177
626 E Oakwood Blvd, Chicago, IL
0.39
Single-Family Home
$606,000
04/24/26
4
3.5
3,200
4065 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$800,000
12/15/25
3
3.5
3,000
702 E 41st St, Chicago, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$879,000
05/29/26
4
3.5
3,100
700 E 46th St, Chicago, IL
0.53
Single-Family Home
$784,500
05/01/26
5
3.5
3,200
4243 S King Dr, Chicago, IL
0.54
Single-Family Home
$800,000
01/29/26
5
4.5
4,500
4538 S Saint Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL
0.57
Single-Family Home
$650,000
08/21/26
5
3.5
3,200
4103 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago, IL
0.38
Single-Family Home
$468,000
11/06/25
3
3.5
2,722

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
822 E 42nd St, Chicago, IL 60653
0.00
$796,100
5
4
2,784
Off Market
816 E 42nd St, Chicago, IL 60653
0.01
$633,000
7
4
4,759
Foreclosure
816 E 42nd St #2, Chicago, IL 60653
0.01
$469,600
Studio
-
-
Off Market
719 W 50th St #2, Chicago, IL 60609
0.01
-
3
3
1,748
Off Market
814 E 42nd St, Chicago, IL 60653
0.01
$410,200
3
2
1,440
Off Market
812 E 42nd St, Chicago, IL 60653
0.01
$450,600
3
2
1,440
Off Market
828 E 42nd St, Chicago, IL 60653
0.02
$509,100
8
3
2,908
Off Market
821 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
0.02
$418,900
4
2
1,465
Off Market
819 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
0.02
$455,500
4
4
1,886
Off Market
823 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
0.02
$352,100
4
2
2,152
Off Market
817 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
0.02
$560,700
3
4
2,097
Off Market
825 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
0.03
$374,300
2
2
1,400
Off Market
825 E Bowen Ave #1, Chicago, IL 60653
0.03
$312,700
2
2
1,500
Off Market
813 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
0.03
$625,800
4
4
-
Off Market
813 E Bowen Ave #203, Chicago, IL 60653
0.03
-
1
1
900
Off Market
813 E Bowen Ave #1, Chicago, IL 60653
0.03
-
1
1
1,000
Off Market
4159 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
0.03
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
4159 S Cottage Grove Ave #203, Chicago, IL 60653
0.03
-
2
1
-
Off Market
4159 S Cottage Grove Ave #301, Chicago, IL 60653
0.03
-
2
2
-
Off Market
4159 S Cottage Grove Ave #409, Chicago, IL 60653
0.03
-
2
2
-
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 820 E 42nd St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1889
3,950 sqft
$216/sqft
Garage

About this House

Impressive remodel with full plans and permits. New stone facade. 5 bedroms and 4 1/2 baths. Open layout with richly finished trim, custom l lighting gleaming hardwood floors. Stereo speakers throughout. Chef's kitchen with 48' jennair stove and fridge. Wine fridge. Dual spa inspired masters with carrara marble, body sprays and rain showers. Walk-in closets, skylights on the 3rd floor. 1st & 2nd floor decks. Lower level features a recreation room with a wet bar and stone tile accents. Lots of storage. New 2.5 car garage. Everything is new, plumbing, electric, dual zone hvac, roof. Nothing to do here but move in!
820 E 42nd St, Chicago, IL 60653 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 3,950 sqft single-family home in Bronzeville, built in 1889. It last sold for $555,000 on Feb 22, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $853,700, with a rent estimate of $5,725/month.

Home Details for 820 E 42nd St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Library, Master Bath, Mud Room, Office, Pantry, Recreation Room, Workshop, Solarium Atrium, Sun RoomWet BarCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
FireplaceJetted Bath Tub
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows
Security
Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherDeckExterior: Stone, BrickGardenLawnPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1889Year Updated: 2015
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Building

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Disabled Access

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2748 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 22, 2016
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09044224
Sold
$555,000
Dec 6, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$575,500
Nov 30, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
PendingToActive
$575,500
Nov 23, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$575,500
Oct 19, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$575,500
Price decreased by 1%

Market trends in Chicago

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$389K
$7.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.1%
Price per sq ft
$286
$7MoM
Available listings
5461
35MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

Bronzeville
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What Locals Say about Bronzeville

At least 406 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 97 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 79 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 73 % Say parking is easy

  • 69 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 66 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 64 % Say car is needed

  • 63 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 59 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 48 % Say it's quiet

  • 46 % Say kids play outside

  • 44 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 39 % Say there are community events

  • 34 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Sweet Pea
    "All the history, restaurants, movie theater. Stores and so close to I-55 and I-90/94. Lots of diversity "
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  • brioni26
    "One of the safer communities on the south side. Lots of families and dog owners. Walkable coffee shop, food spots. "
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  • Luis S
    "Plenty of parks and dog parks to take your dogs. The lakefront is only steps away from the neighborhood. "
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  • Treasure Harris
    "Fairly simple and easy to navigate within the community and surrounding areas. The wait for public transportation is quick during the rush hours of the day. "
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  • Ray
    "Yes there are a lot of parks and open spaces for dogs to enjoy and there are lots of dog owners living there "
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  • Rm_rod30
    "Bronzeville summer nights. Block parties throughout Bronzeville. Various active community events in partnership with 002nd Dist CAPS Officers. "
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  • CRYSTAl Williams
    "They break in a lot and sometimes the shooting is terrible trash all in the grass some people keep their lawn up others don’t"
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  • Draey Quarles
    "Great community and even better HOA. Highly recommend this condo for a new family or first family. Contact me for more details. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Community events, text thread among neighbors and neighborhood pride. Everyone is warm, helpful and inviting."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here for two years and I love the neighborhood! It’s beautiful! I have very nice neighbors and we look out for one and other. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great and awesome neighborhood a place to raise a family, lots of good schools and restaurants in the area"
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  • Trulia User
    "There are many different families in this neighborhood. It's very nice but you still need to watch your surroundings."
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice area for adults to live in. I have been here with my family for a decade, moving from Hyde Park. Both neighborhoods are beautiful and right next to each other. I'd definitely recommend "
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  • Trulia User
    "It great no problems at all bus and train routes are close by very convenient for me and my family very nice neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "The closest to the downtown area and public transportation . The area is well maintained it has 3 bus lines and the transit system. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Dog parks near by. Lots of dog walkers. Several NEW dog parks have beeb built throughout the neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "Dog friendly just a lot of crime in the area you probably need a dog for protection for your family."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s an easy commute to work via lakeshore drive which is about 3 minutes from my home! After that it’s a straight shot to my work"
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighborhood is very open with easy parking, wide streets and tons of new construction and revitalization."
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  • Trulia User
    "Dog owners love to see other dogs on a leash and dog owners love to see other people walk there dog early in the am when nobody’s out "
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  • Trulia User
    "Pretty easy. Neighborhood isn't quiet, but it isn't excessively loud either. Parking is not the greatest, but it's not that bad trying to find street parking at night."
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  • Trulia User
    "I live in the neighborhood in the '80s or 90s now I'm here in the late 2000s neighborhood is totally different than back then I love it because I was born at the Bronzeville area some area my not be good but it's history here I went to grammar school and high school here I still love it in this location a lot of good shopping stores around and it's close to Hyde park area."
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood has easy access to public transportation. It is located near the lake front has is only a 10 minute commute to Downtown Chicago. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great area, wonderful people, amazing history, beautiful homes. Happy to be in this area. Love to see my people here."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great neighborhood, safe and friendly. From what I can see everyone in the area takes care of their property and cares about the way things are. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I drive my car to my job. It’s only 15 minutes away and I am going against traffic so it’s a smooth commute. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are many families and small children in this area. It appears safe for families and single people as well. Overall, I feel safe in this neighborhood and have not had any issue with crime. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Bronzeville is a neighborhood rich in history and culture with great access to downtown, local neighborhood entertainment, shopping and more "
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  • Tracy B.
    "plenty of parks in the area, schools are nice mostly peaceful close to transportation it's a nice area to live in"
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  • Bintalev
    "Great area. Expensive in comparison to similar neighborhoods, but most properties are renovated. Neighborhood is still changing, but quiet the majority of the time. "
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  • Beebsmazyck
    "I love this neighborhood. Mostly calm, friendly, and neighborly. Continually improving. I could live here for the rest of my life. "
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  • Codieratliff
    "I lived in this area for 6years To much killing for the amount of rent they want still have work to do I. The area crime rate is heavy "
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  • Demarcus C.
    "Keep and eye on your kids at night. The neighborhood can be dangerous but it is much better now than it use to be."
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  • Emlansana
    "There is a sense of community. Nice parks and gardens. Many children and intergenerational families "
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  • Ashleyestatesllc
    "Nice people and great food near by. Good and close public transportation. People do need to pick up after their dogs though"
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  • Jamescameren
    "A church across the street. God is good. The violence isn’t at all. I pray for better days. There’s also a preacher who preaches on the end of the block. "
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  • Mariecollinswright
    "Its beautiful community and very vibrant with tremendous history. My parents lived here when I was born."
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  • Elysia B.
    "Boxville underneath the 51st Street Green Line Station is wonderful. Happy. Happy. Happy. Expensive. "
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  • Alessondra F.
    "We do many events as a block suck as trick or treating, back to school block parties and bbqs just to name a few things. My block is very close knit."
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  • tasha4209
    "Bud Biliken Parade, the car and boat shows are the only community event I’m aware of. Unfortunately more needs to happen in this area. I’m happy to finally see a decent grocery’s store such as Mariano’s. I heard a Pete’s grocery store is coming soon so I’m hopeful that some of these anchor stores will be an attraction for more retail businesses in the community. We shouldn’t have to depend on events at McCormick place."
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Frequently asked questions about 820 E 42nd St

  • What is 820 E 42nd St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 820 E 42nd St in Chicago, IL is $853,700.
  • What is the price history for 820 E 42nd St?
    820 E 42nd St in Chicago, IL last sold for $555,000 in February 2016.
  • 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 down $7.83K from the prior month.
  • Does 820 E 42nd St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 820 E 42nd St in Chicago, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 820 E 42nd St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 820 E 42nd St in Chicago, IL has in-unit laundry.

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