For Sale280d on marketHistoric · 142 yrs
1208 W 51st St
Chicago, IL, 60609 • Back of the Yards • Cook County
$150,000
$155/sqft
-$19,900 since Oct 25, 2025
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
2Baths
966Sqft
0.07 acLot
1884Built
Property DNA
English Style
Built 1884 · 142 years of history
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Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
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280 days on market
Established listing
$155/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1884 · Historic
This is single family for investors. Offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, needs some updating. Full unfinished basement- Close to shopping and I-94- tenant in place on month to month and love to stay. Don't wait before it's gone!!! Make an offer today. Showings need at least 24 hour notice.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$988/month
Principal & Interest$788
Property Tax$150
Insurance$50
Down payment20% ($30,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $120,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1884
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingNone
Parking0 spaces
Lot3,000 sqft
Days on Zillow280 Days
Price/sqft$155
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleEnglish
Year built1884
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingNone
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerLake Michigan, Public / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
BasementUnfinished,Full
Lot3,000 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodBack of the Yards
Annual tax$633
Parcel2008131043
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
7 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup
Electric Dryer Hookup
Windows
Screens
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Community
Curbs
Street Paved
Street Lights
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second14×12 ft168 sqft
Bedroom2
Main11×10 ft110 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Main10×9 ft90 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market280
Est. rent$2,222/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$155
On marketJul 2, 2025
PostedJul 2, 2025
Last sold$30,000
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedDec 26, 2025
Tour days9
Views383
Favorites12
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2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60609
Price history
6 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Oct 25, 2025Price Change$150,000$155MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 25, 2025Price Change$169,900$176MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 2, 2025Listed For Sale$180,000$186MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 27, 2018Sold$30,000$31MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 17, 2018Pending Sale$30,000$31Chicago Realty Partners Ltd
Jan 10, 2018Listed For Sale$30,000$31ERA Mi Casa Real Estate
Price Change$150,000
Oct 25, 2025•$155/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$169,900
Jul 25, 2025•$176/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$180,000
Jul 2, 2025•$186/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$30,000
Apr 27, 2018•$31/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$30,000
Apr 17, 2018•$31/sqft•Chicago Realty Partners Ltd
Listed For Sale$30,000
Jan 10, 2018•$31/sqft•ERA Mi Casa Real Estate
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2023$633$3,000
Apr 9, 2022$617$3,000
Apr 9, 2021$603$3,000
Apr 9, 2020$1,159$5,202
Apr 9, 2019$1,175$5,846
Apr 9, 2018$1,155$5,846
Apr 9, 2017$1,533$7,121
Apr 9, 2016$1,426$7,121
Apr 9, 2015$1,305$7,121
Apr 9, 2014$1,175$6,331
Apr 9, 2013—$6,331
Apr 9, 2012—$6,331
Apr 9, 2011$762$8,070
Apr 9, 2010—$8,070
Apr 9, 2009$796$8,070
Apr 9, 2008—$10,251
Apr 9, 2007—$10,251
Apr 9, 2006—$10,251
Apr 9, 2005—$5,284
Apr 9, 2004—$5,284
Apr 9, 2003$24$5,284
Apr 9, 2002$523$2,913
Apr 9, 2001$504$2,913
Apr 9, 2000$496$2,913
Apr 9, 1999$500$2,583
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Chicago, IL • Cook County
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