735 E 88th St

$499,000
Price
6
Beds
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

We are pleased to present for sale 735 E 88th, a six-unit multi-family investment property in the Chatham neighborhood of Chicago. The property is composed of six four-room 1-Bed/1-Bath apartments and a three-car garage that features updated electric, updated rear porch, central boiler heat (~8 years old), common hot water, newer windows, hardwood floors throughout, multiple units with updated kitchen and baths, and is located in a low-density pocket of south Chatham. 735 E 88th provides an excellent...We are pleased to present for sale 735 E 88th, a six-unit multi-family investment property in the Chatham neighborhood of Chicago. The property is composed of six four-room 1-Bed/1-Bath apartments and a three-car garage that features updated electric, updated rear porch, central boiler heat (~8 years old), common hot water, newer windows, hardwood floors throughout, multiple units with updated kitchen and baths, and is located in a low-density pocket of south Chatham. 735 E 88th provides an excellent opportunity for an investor to re-lease the property to local subsidies that are currently offering 1300 to 1400 for one-bedroom residences with heat and hot water included. Upon stabilization, 735 E 88th has the potential to realize a 10-12 annual capitalization rate.
  1. Listed by Thomas Hart • 33 Realty
    P: (219)-465-8584 C: (219)-465-8584 gene.hart@33realty.com

Property Details for 735 East 88th Street

Area
CHI - Chatham
Township
South Chicago
Zoning
MULTI
LISTING UPDATED: 11/17/2025 12:06 AM

Property Details for 735 East 88th Street

StatusActive
MLS #12486593
Days on Market111
Taxes$2,743 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti Family 5+ / Corridor-Exterior Entrance
Year Built1897
Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,500 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 735 East 88th Street

Stories3Residences6Year Built1897Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,500 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,694 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,466

Property Taxes

$229

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 735 East 88th Street

General Information
Addtl Parking Information
  • Indoor Parking: 1-5 Spaces
Location and General Information
  • Frontage Type: City Street
  • Information: List Broker Must Accompany
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Electric: Fuses
  • Heat/Ventilation: Central Bldg Heat,Hot Water
  • # Of Refrigerators: 6
  • Num of Baths: 6.0
Exterior Features
  • Misc Outside: Balcony/ies
Property/Lot Information
  • Owners Association: No
  • Tenant Pays: Electricity, Other
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Approximate Age: Older
  • Multi-Family Type: Corridor-Exterior Entrance
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 4500
  • Stories: 3
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Structure: Flat
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Building Area Total: 4236
  • # Of Ranges: 6
  • MRD_UNC: No
Property and Assessments
  • Possible Use: Condominium, Multi-Family
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-10-03T03:24:51
  • Photos Count: 27
Miscellaneous
  • Current Use: Multi-Family
  • Land Amenities: Lighting/Exterior,Sidewalks
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 6
Income & Expenses
  • Electric Expense: $1,000.00
  • Fuel Expense: $4,800.00
  • Gross Income: $93,600.00
  • Gross Scheduled Income: $97,200.00
  • Insurance Expense: $3,600.00
  • Maintenance Expense: $3,600.00
  • Manager Expense: $4,446.00
  • Electric Expense Source: Broker Projection
  • Known Encumbrances: None Known
  • Expense Year: 2025
  • Total Annual Expense Source: Broker Projection
  • Fuel Expense Source: Broker Projection
  • Insurance Expense Source: Broker Projection
  • Janitor Expense: 1080
  • Manager Expense Source: BP
  • Other Expense Source: Broker Projection
  • Repairs-Decor Expense Source: Broker Projection
  • Trash Expense Source: Actual
  • Total Monthly Income: 7800
  • Water Expense Source: Broker Projection
  • Net Operating Income: $58,794.00
  • Operating Expense: $33,726.00
  • Other Expense: $.00
  • Trash Expense: $720.00
  • Water Sewer Expense: $4,200.00
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 1
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 1
  • Unit Type Units Total: 6
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 0
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 2
  • Unit Type Units Total: 0
Unit 3
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 0
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 3
  • Unit Type Units Total: 0
Unit 4
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 0
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 4
  • Unit Type Units Total: 0
Unit 5
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 0
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 5
  • Unit Type Units Total: 0
Unit 6
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 0
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 6
  • Unit Type Units Total: 0
Unit 7
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 0
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 7
  • Unit Type Units Total: 0

Property History for 735 East 88th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 11, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12486593

$499,000
Nov 4, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12486593

$499,500
Oct 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12486593

$500,000
Aug 16, 2007

Cancelled

MRED #06447068

$365,000
Mar 20, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06447068

$375,000
May 27, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #158858191

$220,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/11/2025

Price Change

MRED #12486593

$499,000
11/04/2025

Price Change

MRED #12486593

$499,500
10/16/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12486593

$500,000
08/16/2007

Cancelled

MRED #06447068

$365,000
03/20/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06447068

$375,000
05/27/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #158858191

$220,000

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Public Records for 735 East 88th Street

Taxable ValueLand$5,625Additions$7,375Total$13,000
Tax Record2023$2,743 ($229 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3Total Finished SqFt4,236 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,236 SqFtStories3Lot Size4,500 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1899CountyCOOKAPN25-03-211-012

Schools near 735 East 88th Street

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Pirie Elementary Fine Arts & Academic C
PublicPK to 6

Dixon Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Harlan Community Academy High School
Public9 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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735 East 88th Street is a multi-family home for sale in Chicago, IL 60619. This property was listed for sale on October 16, 2025 by 33 Realty, it's currently listed at $499,000. It has been on the market for a total of 111 days and was last sold on May 27, 2005. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Pirie Elementary Fine Arts & Academic C, Dixon Elementary School and Harlan Community Academy High School. 735 East 88th Street is a 6-bed, 6-bath, multi-family home built in 1897.

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