840 E 89th St

1,040 Sq. Ft.
$192 / Sq. Ft.
1,040
Sq. Ft.
$192
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this well-located home in the heart of Chatham, offering space, convenience, and tons of potential. The main level features three bedrooms and a full bath, along with an eat-in kitchen complete with a new stove and refrigerator. The home does need some finishing touches-perfect for a buyer looking to add value and make it their own. The full basement expands your living space with a fourth bedroom or bonus room, a large family room, and an additional full bath, ideal for related living,...Welcome to this well-located home in the heart of Chatham, offering space, convenience, and tons of potential. The main level features three bedrooms and a full bath, along with an eat-in kitchen complete with a new stove and refrigerator. The home does need some finishing touches-perfect for a buyer looking to add value and make it their own. The full basement expands your living space with a fourth bedroom or bonus room, a large family room, and an additional full bath, ideal for related living, entertaining, or work-from-home flexibility. Outside, enjoy a fenced yard, a two-car garage, and a large workshop-great for hobbies, storage, or projects. This vibrant neighborhood truly shines with walkable access to local favorites like Brown Sugar Bakery and Lem's BBQ, plus parks and green space right down the street at Lorraine L. Dixon Park. Excellent proximity to bus routes and the Red Line makes commuting a breeze. A fantastic opportunity for anyone seeking space, location, and the energy of a thriving South Side community. Property Being Sold As-Is!! No Seller repairs. Bring All Offers!

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Property Details for 840 East 89th Street

Area
CHI - Chatham
Township
Hyde Park
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
None
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 02/06/2026 10:49 AM

Property Details for 840 East 89th Street

StatusPrice Change
MLS #12543754
Days on Market21
Taxes$2,954 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1.5 Story
Year Built1964
Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 840 East 89th Street

Stories-Year Built1964Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,220 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$974

Property Taxes

$246

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 840 East 89th Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: None
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1.5 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 25X126
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 8900
  • East Coordinate: 840
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1040
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, Cash
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 27
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X10
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10X09
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X09
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 25X29
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 17X09
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 09X10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 18X12
Bonus Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Dimensions: 09X09

Property History for 840 East 89th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 6, 2026

Price Change

MRED #12543754

$199,909
Jan 19, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12543754

$215,000
Oct 13, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #167591618

$164,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/06/2026

Price Change

MRED #12543754

$199,909
01/19/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12543754

$215,000
10/13/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #167591618

$164,500

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

Public Records for 840 East 89th Street

Taxable ValueLand$3,750Additions$10,250Total$14,000
Tax Record2023$2,954 ($246 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,040 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,040 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,125 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1966CountyCOOKAPN25-02-105-031Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 840 East 89th Street

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

Harlan Community Academy High School
Public9 to 12

Burnside Elementary Scholastic Academy
PublicPK to 8

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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840 East 89th Street is a single family home for sale in Chicago, IL 60619. This property was listed for sale on January 19, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $199,909. It has been on the market for a total of 21 days and was last sold on October 13, 2005. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Ashe Elementary School, Harlan Community Academy High School and YCCS Charter - Chatham Academy High School. 840 East 89th Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,040 sqft single family home built in 1964.

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