40 W 81st St Chicago, IL 60620
West Chatham NeighborhoodEstimated payment $2,115/month
Total Views
20,094
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,450
Sq Ft
$248
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Hot Property
- 3-minute walk to 79Th Street Station
- Laundry Room
- Wood Flooring
- Living Room
- Central Air
About This Home
Located in Chatham, 40 W 81st St offers a completely rehabbed, move-in ready home sitting on a rare double lot with two PINs. This beautifully updated property features 2 spacious bedrooms, an additional bedroom in the full basement, and 3 modern full bathrooms, providing the perfect living space. The home boasts an inviting eat-in kitchen, generous bedroom sizes, and all-new mechanicals including new electrical, new plumbing, new furnace, and new HVAC, giving buyers ultimate peace of mind. It also includes a 2-car garage along with a driveway that provides two additional exterior parking spaces, offering ample parking for residents and guests. Located in a quiet, well-kept neighborhood just moments from the expressway, this home offers easy commuting and close proximity to shopping, restaurants, parks, and everyday amenities. With its oversized yard, thoughtful layout, and full renovation, this property delivers exceptional comfort, convenience, and value in one of Chicago's classic residential communities.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,725
Year Built
- Built in 1939 | Remodeled in 2025
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 50 x 125
- Additional Parcels
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 1,450 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
- Lake Michigan Water
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $672 | $12,001 | $1,563 | $10,438 |
| 2023 | $633 | $6,500 | $2,344 | $4,156 |
| 2022 | $633 | $6,500 | $2,344 | $4,156 |
| 2021 | $637 | $6,499 | $2,343 | $4,156 |
| 2020 | $2,079 | $12,436 | $2,343 | $10,093 |
| 2019 | $2,027 | $13,518 | $2,343 | $11,175 |
| 2018 | $1,992 | $13,518 | $2,343 | $11,175 |
| 2017 | $2,342 | $14,254 | $2,031 | $12,223 |
| 2016 | $2,355 | $14,254 | $2,031 | $12,223 |
| 2015 | $2,131 | $14,254 | $2,031 | $12,223 |
| 2014 | $1,867 | $12,631 | $1,875 | $10,756 |
| 2013 | $1,819 | $12,631 | $1,875 | $10,756 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2025 11/17/25 | For Sale | $360,000 | +166.7% | $248 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/28/2023 12/28/23 | Sold | $135,000 | -3.6% | $104 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 12/11/2023 12/11/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 12/04/2023 12/04/23 | For Sale | $140,000 | -- | $108 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $135,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $135,000 | Chicago Title |
Source: Public Records
About the Listing Agent
Realtor Vikky Kaufman, a Chicagoland native, has always been passionate about helping others. She worked in the behavioral health industry for several years after completing her psychology degree in 2005. Having graduated from dental hygiene school in 2012, she has been practicing for more than a decade and is widely known for her friendly demeanor and exceptional patient care.
In 2019, Vikky became an Illinois licensed realtor, adding a new role to her career path. Drawing on her deep
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12518730
APN: 20-33-214-035-0000
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