Looking for that new place that can be your forever home well...This is it! Completely rehabbed with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and plenty of room for family or entertaining. First floor has a bright open floor plan with beautiful kitchen with peninsula and granite countertops. There's also a first floor bedroom and full bath. The second floor has two spacious bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level is partially finished with a rec room or flexible space for an office or craft room. This home is located close to public transportation and the expressway. The highly rated Simeon Career Academy is also just a couple blocks away. Come and check it out!
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$205,000
509 W 81st St, Chicago, IL 60620
3beds
1,303sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1883
3,025 Square Feet Lot
$215,100 Zestimate®
$157/sqft
$2,117 Estimated rent
Home value
$215,100
$194,000 - $239,000
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First floor bedroomSpacious bedroomsBright open floor planRec room
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Listing courtesy of:
Alex Street 708-524-1100,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Morgan Alexander
Neighborhood Assistance Corp.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12347835
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Second
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X9
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,303 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Alley, On Site
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 3,025 sqft
- Dimensions: 25 X 121
Details
- Parcel number: 20331200100000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1883
- Major remodel year: 2024
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Chicago
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/28/2025 | Sold | $205,000-6.6%$157/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12347835 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2025 | Contingent | $219,500$168/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12347835 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2025 | Price change | $219,500-4.5%$168/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12347835 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $229,900$176/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12347835 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2025 | Listing removed | $229,900$176/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12181498 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2024 | Price change | $229,900-4.2%$176/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12181498 Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2024 | Price change | $239,900-4%$184/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12181498 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2024 | Listed for sale | $249,900+25%$192/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12181498 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11277337 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2022 | Contingent | $199,900$153/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11277337 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2022 | Price change | $199,900-11.1%$153/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11277337 Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2021 | Listed for sale | $224,900+1774.2%$173/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11277337 Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2018 | Sold | $12,000$9/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09962935 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2018 | Sold | $12,000$9/sqft |
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| 7/25/2018 | Pending sale | $12,000$9/sqft |
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| 6/29/2018 | Listed for sale | $12,000$9/sqft |
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| 6/14/2018 | Pending sale | $12,000$9/sqft |
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| 6/13/2018 | Listed for sale | $12,000$9/sqft |
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| 6/7/2018 | Pending sale | $12,000$9/sqft |
Source: Applebrook Realty Inc. #09962935 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2018 | Price change | $12,000-90%$9/sqft |
Source: Applebrook Realty Inc. #09962935 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2018 | Listed for sale | $120,000+57.9%$92/sqft |
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| 10/20/1999 | Sold | $76,000+90%$58/sqft |
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| 7/22/1999 | Sold | $40,000$31/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $7,200 +260.4% |
| 2023 | $422 +2.6% | $1,998 |
| 2022 | $411 +2.3% | $1,998 |
| 2021 | $402 -79.7% | $1,998 -77.5% |
| 2020 | $1,975 +0.9% | $8,866 -9% |
| 2019 | $1,958 +1.7% | $9,743 |
| 2018 | $1,925 +26.9% | $9,743 +38.3% |
| 2017 | $1,517 +7.5% | $7,046 |
| 2016 | $1,411 +9.3% | $7,046 |
| 2015 | $1,291 +21.5% | $7,046 +23.1% |
| 2014 | $1,062 +2% | $5,726 |
| 2013 | $1,041 | $5,726 |
| 2012 | -- | $5,726 -24.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $7,556 |
| 2010 | $1,230 +591.5% | $7,556 |
| 2009 | $178 -58.8% | $7,556 -31.7% |
| 2008 | $431 +157.8% | $11,064 |
| 2007 | $167 -89.5% | $11,064 |
| 2006 | $1,588 | $11,064 +55.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $7,097 |
| 2004 | $351 +4.5% | $7,097 |
| 2003 | $336 -50.8% | $7,097 +86.7% |
| 2002 | $683 +3.7% | $3,801 |
| 2001 | $658 +21% | $3,801 |
| 2000 | $544 +266.5% | $3,801 +34.2% |
| 1999 | $148 | $2,832 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Gresham
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Westcott Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 1/10Hirsch Metropolitan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 299
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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