NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1228 E 85th St Chicago, IL 60619

Calumet Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $92,000 - $244,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
870 Sq Ft
$187/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 15, 2025

Last sale price $90,000 $103 Per Sq Ft

Est. 81% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,169 / mo

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Family Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Dining Room
  • 2-minute walk to Avalon Park

About This Home

As of October 2025

Opportunity awaits in the heart of Chatham! This spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom split-level home offers incredible potential for investors, rehabbers or buyers looking to customize their dream home. The home features a traditional split-level layout with living areas on the first floor and bedrooms on second level. The lower level features a family room and plenty of space for additional living or storage. With solid bones this home is ready for your updates and personal touch. Room sizes are estimates. Attached are City of Chicago Building Violations Records.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Olszewski

Area Wide Realty License #471011979 Listed on: 09/12/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Olszewski

Area Wide Realty License #471011979 Listed on: 09/12/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,520

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x125

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 870 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,520

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Split Level
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • LivingArea: 870
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: On Site
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 40X125
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3520
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 12, 2025
Closed on
Sep 24, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michael Olszewski
Area Wide Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michael Olszewski
Area Wide Realty
List Price
$79,900
Sold Price
$90,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
12.64%
Views
139
Current Estimated Value
$162,529

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$72,529
Avg. Annual Appreciation
138.50%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2025
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 1996
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$74,056
Interest Rate
12.02%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$90,000 Fidelity National Title
-- None Listed On Document
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $74,056
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/15/2025 10/15/25 Sold $90,000 +12.6% $103 / Sq Ft
10/02/2025 10/02/25 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2025 09/12/25 For Sale $79,900 -- $92 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,520 $21,000 $4,185 $16,815
2024 $3,520 $21,000 $4,185 $16,815
2023 $3,410 $20,000 $6,975 $13,025
2022 $3,410 $20,000 $6,975 $13,025
2021 $3,352 $20,000 $6,975 $13,025
2020 $2,028 $12,207 $5,022 $7,185
2019 $2,036 $13,564 $5,022 $8,542
2018 $2,001 $13,564 $5,022 $8,542
2017 $2,059 $12,941 $4,464 $8,477
2016 $2,092 $12,941 $4,464 $8,477
2015 $1,891 $12,941 $4,464 $8,477
2014 $1,812 $12,334 $3,348 $8,986
2013 $1,765 $12,334 $3,348 $8,986
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Olszewski

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Michael Olszewski

    Area Wide Realty

    (708) 220-1791

    13 in this area

    583 Total Sales

    Michael Olszewski
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12470898

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 20-35-421-007-0000

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60619 Calumet Heights

1228 E 85th St, Chicago, IL

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