Sold255d on marketHistoric · 143 yrs
509 W 81st St
Chicago, IL, 60620 • Gresham • Cook County
$205,000
$157/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,303Sqft
0.07 acLot
1883Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1883 · 143 years of history
Outdoor Living
Deck
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255 days on market
Established listing
$157/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1883 · Historic
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!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights first floor bedroom, spacious bedrooms, and bright open floor plan as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,351/month
Principal & Interest$1,077
Property Tax$205
Insurance$68
Down payment20% ($41,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $164,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1883
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Parking spaces
Lot3,025 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1883
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOff Alley, On Site
BasementFinished,Full
Lot3,025 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodGresham
Annual tax$422
Parcel2033120010
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Off Alley
On Site
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Patio & Porch
Deck
Community
Park
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second12×16 ft192 sqft
Flooring (Wood Laminate)
Bedroom2
Second11×12 ft132 sqft
Flooring (Wood Laminate)
Bedroom3
Main10×11 ft110 sqft
Flooring (Wood Laminate)
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market255
Est. value$211,100
Est. rent$1,874/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$157
On marketApr 25, 2025
PostedApr 25, 2025
Last sold$205,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedJul 29, 2025
Tour days6
Views3
How are the schools in Chicago?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60620
Price history
23 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jul 28, 2025Sold$205,000$157MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 4, 2025Contingent$219,500$168MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 31, 2025Price Change$219,500$168MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 25, 2025Listed For Sale$229,900$176MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 21, 2025Listing Removed$229,900$176MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 9, 2024Price Change$229,900$176MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 22, 2024Price Change$239,900$184MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 5, 2024Listed For Sale$249,900$192MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 9, 2023Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 15, 2022Contingent$199,900$153MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 1, 2022Price Change$199,900$153MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 28, 2021Listed For Sale$224,900$173MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 16, 2018Sold$12,000$9MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 16, 2018Sold$12,000$9Public Record
Jul 25, 2018Pending Sale$12,000$9Applebrook Realty Inc.
Jun 29, 2018Listed For Sale$12,000$9Applebrook Realty Inc.
Jun 14, 2018Pending Sale$12,000$9Applebrook Realty Inc.
Jun 13, 2018Listed For Sale$12,000$9Applebrook Realty Inc.
Jun 7, 2018Pending Sale$12,000$9Applebrook Realty Inc.
May 26, 2018Price Change$12,000$9Applebrook Realty Inc.
May 25, 2018Listed For Sale$120,000$92Applebrook Realty Inc.
Oct 20, 1999Sold$76,000$58Public Record
Jul 22, 1999Sold$40,000$31Public Record
Sold$205,000
Jul 28, 2025•$157/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$219,500
Jun 4, 2025•$168/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$219,500
May 31, 2025•$168/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$229,900
Apr 25, 2025•$176/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$229,900
Apr 21, 2025•$176/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$229,900
Dec 9, 2024•$176/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$239,900
Nov 22, 2024•$184/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$249,900
Oct 5, 2024•$192/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Jan 9, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$199,900
Aug 15, 2022•$153/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$199,900
Jun 1, 2022•$153/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$224,900
Nov 28, 2021•$173/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$12,000
Nov 16, 2018•$9/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$12,000
Aug 16, 2018•$9/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$12,000
Jul 25, 2018•$9/sqft•Applebrook Realty Inc.
Listed For Sale$12,000
Jun 29, 2018•$9/sqft•Applebrook Realty Inc.
Pending Sale$12,000
Jun 14, 2018•$9/sqft•Applebrook Realty Inc.
Listed For Sale$12,000
Jun 13, 2018•$9/sqft•Applebrook Realty Inc.
Pending Sale$12,000
Jun 7, 2018•$9/sqft•Applebrook Realty Inc.
Price Change$12,000
May 26, 2018•$9/sqft•Applebrook Realty Inc.
Listed For Sale$120,000
May 25, 2018•$92/sqft•Applebrook Realty Inc.
Sold$76,000
Oct 20, 1999•$58/sqft•Public Record
Sold$40,000
Jul 22, 1999•$31/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$422$1,998
Apr 10, 2022$411$1,998
Apr 10, 2021$402$1,998
Apr 10, 2020$1,975$8,866
Apr 10, 2019$1,958$9,743
Apr 10, 2018$1,925$9,743
Apr 10, 2017$1,517$7,046
Apr 10, 2016$1,411$7,046
Apr 10, 2015$1,291$7,046
Apr 10, 2014$1,062$5,726
Apr 10, 2013$1,041$5,726
Apr 10, 2012—$5,726
Apr 10, 2011—$7,556
Apr 10, 2010$1,230$7,556
Apr 10, 2009$178$7,556
Apr 10, 2008$431$11,064
Apr 10, 2007$167$11,064
Apr 10, 2006$1,588$11,064
Apr 10, 2005—$7,097
Apr 10, 2004$351$7,097
Apr 10, 2003$336$7,097
Apr 10, 2002$683$3,801
Apr 10, 2001$658$3,801
Apr 10, 2000$544$3,801
Apr 10, 1999$148$2,832
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Chicago, IL • Cook County
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