1242 S Tripp Ave

$249,000
Price
4
Beds
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Brick two flat on a quiet street ready for it's next owner. Roof replaced last year. Tuck pointing done. Both furnaces replaced. New water tanks in both units. Updated tiles, kitchen cabinets and more. Top floor unit rented for 1,600 per month. Nice open layouts, and appliances. Large back yard. One unit just vacated, easy to show.Brick two flat on a quiet street ready for it's next owner. Roof replaced last year. Tuck pointing done. Both furnaces replaced. New water tanks in both units. Updated tiles, kitchen cabinets and more. Top floor unit rented for 1,600 per month. Nice open layouts, and appliances. Large back yard. One unit just vacated, easy to show.

Property Details for 1242 South Tripp Avenue

Area
CHI - North Lawndale
Township
West Chicago
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
0.0
Heat/Fuel
Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 12/08/2025 12:07 AM

Property Details for 1242 South Tripp Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #12517295
Days on Market32
Taxes$2,191 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeTwo to Four Units / 2 Story Unit/S
Year Built1903
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,000 SF
CountyCook County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Real Estate Growth Partners
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Building Information for 1242 South Tripp Avenue

Stories-Residences2Year Built1903Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,000 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,413 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,230

Property Taxes

$183

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1242 South Tripp Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: None
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • # Full Baths in Building: 2
  • # Half Baths in Building: 0
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 24 X 125
  • Total # Units in Building: 2.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 1224
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 4232
  • 3 Br Un In Bldg: No
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 8
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Multi Family
Income & Expenses
  • Gross Income: $38,400.00
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 1
  • Lease Expiration Date: 0
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 2
  • Lease Expiration Date: 0

Property History for 1242 South Tripp Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 2, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12517295

$249,000
Nov 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12517295

$249,900
Nov 8, 2024

Cancelled

MRED #12179971

$284,900
Oct 3, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12179971

$285,000
Jul 21, 2024

Cancelled

MRED #12113241

$259,900
Jul 16, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12113241

$259,900
Apr 9, 2008

Sold

MRED #06738551

$50,000
Mar 18, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #236821424

$50,000

-48.5% / yr

Mar 17, 2008

Pending

MRED #06738551

Jan 14, 2008

Cancelled

MRED #06505245

$130,000
Dec 10, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06505245

$200,000
Nov 26, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06738551

$130,000
Nov 14, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #169099947

$236,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/02/2025

Price Change

MRED #12517295

$249,000
11/13/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12517295

$249,900
11/08/2024

Cancelled

MRED #12179971

$284,900
10/03/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12179971

$285,000
07/21/2024

Cancelled

MRED #12113241

$259,900
07/16/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12113241

$259,900
04/09/2008

Sold

MRED #06738551

$50,000
03/18/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #236821424

$50,000

-48.5% / yr

03/17/2008

Pending

MRED #06738551

01/14/2008

Cancelled

MRED #06505245

$130,000
12/10/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06505245

$200,000
11/26/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06738551

$130,000
11/14/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #169099947

$236,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1242 South Tripp Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$3,701Additions$6,298Total$9,999
Tax Record2023$2,117 ($176 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,964 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,964 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,150 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1903CountyCOOKAPN16-22-202-038

Schools near 1242 South Tripp Avenue

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Charter - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hughes C Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Manley Career Academy High School
Public9 to 12

YCCS-CCA Academy HS
Charter9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1242 South Tripp Avenue is a multi-family home for sale in Chicago, IL 60623. This property was listed for sale on November 13, 2025 by Real Estate Growth Partners, it's currently listed at $249,000. It has been on the market for a total of 32 days and was last sold on April 9, 2008. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Hughes C Elementary School, Manley Career Academy High School and Frazier International Magnet Elementary School. 1242 South Tripp Avenue is a 4-bed, 2-bath, multi-family home built in 1903.

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