Great opportunity to own a home in Chicago for $80,000, negotiable.
The property features 2 officially listed bedrooms, plus additional rooms and divided spaces that can be used as sleeping areas. It has 2 bathrooms, 1 floor plus a basement, a garage, and a backyard.
The home is being sold in its current condition and offers potential for a large family or an investor looking for a property with additional space and potential.
Serious buyers are welcome to schedule a viewing.
For sale by owner
$80,000
1220 W 74th St, Chicago, IL 60636
2beds
957sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1918
3,049 Square Feet Lot
$140,500 Zestimate®
$84/sqft
$-- HOA
Overview
What the owner loves about this home
This home offers great potential at an affordable price. It features multiple rooms and flexible spaces, 2 bathrooms, a basement, garage, and backyard. It can be a great opportunity for a large family or an investor looking for a property with potential.
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Listed by:
Property Owner (708) 734-7257
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 957 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 2029129052
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shake / Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1918
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $84/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $36,010
- Annual tax amount: $723
- Date on market: 8/23/2026
Estimated market value
$140,500
$103,000 - $181,000
$1,340/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $80,000+68.4%$84/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2023 | Sold | $47,501$50/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11335968 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $723 +1063.4% | $3,601 -0.2% |
| 2023 | $62 +59.3% | $3,610 |
| 2022 | $39 -30.6% | $3,610 |
| 2021 | $56 -90.5% | $3,610 -37.4% |
| 2020 | $594 -0.8% | $5,771 -10% |
| 2019 | $599 +1.9% | $6,413 |
| 2018 | $588 -28.8% | $6,413 -11.1% |
| 2017 | $826 -12.5% | $7,214 |
| 2016 | $945 +12.3% | $7,214 |
| 2015 | $841 +1.4% | $7,214 +2.5% |
| 2014 | $830 +3.4% | $7,041 |
| 2013 | $802 +61.8% | $7,041 |
| 2012 | $496 -35.8% | $7,041 -30.7% |
| 2011 | $773 +16% | $10,155 |
| 2010 | $666 +40.9% | $10,155 |
| 2009 | $473 +17.2% | $10,155 +0.2% |
| 2008 | $403 +0.1% | $10,131 |
| 2007 | $403 +3.9% | $10,131 |
| 2006 | $388 -35.9% | $10,131 +35.6% |
| 2005 | $604 +49.4% | $7,469 |
| 2004 | $405 -28.7% | $7,469 |
| 2003 | $568 -5.4% | $7,469 +44.7% |
| 2002 | $600 +72% | $5,163 |
| 2001 | $349 -11.5% | $5,163 |
| 2000 | $394 +2.6% | $5,163 +27.4% |
| 1999 | $384 | $4,052 |
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Neighborhood: West Englewood
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Otoole Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Lindblom Math & Science Academy High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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