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Property Description
Step into this charming 1905 frame home at 1146 W 88th Street, where history meets opportunity. With 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and extra living spaces like a recreation room in the basement and a family room on the main level. Perfect for first-time homebuyers or savvy investors, this property is ready for your personal touches. It sits on a generous 3,125 sq ft lot, offering plenty of space for outdoor gatherings or cozy winter evenings by a future fire pit. Nestled in a tight-knit neighborhood of long-term homeowners, this home has been lovingly maintained by the same family for over five decades, proof of the stability and warmth this community offers. Fall and winter are the perfect seasons to make this house your home. Imagine decorating for the holidays, hosting family gatherings, or simply enjoying the coziness of your own space. Call today to schedule your private showing, your new home is waiting.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1146 W 88th St
General
- Price: $180,000
- Taxes: $770 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12497552
- Updated: 1/22/2026
- Added to Site: 125 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Partially
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bath
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Auburn Gresham
- County: Cook
- Township: Hyde Park
- Driving Directions: Near corner of Racine & 88th. Just south of 87th Street.
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
- Elementary School: Mahalia Jackson Elementary Schoo
- Middle School: Mahalia Jackson Elementary Schoo
- High School: Harlan Community Academy Senior
- Private School: Harlan Community Academy Senior
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Radiant
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior Const.: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 748
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1905
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.072
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 3125
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1905
- Tax Amount: $770.48
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 25052000290000
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Schools
Schools serving 1146 W 88th St
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Jackson M Elementary School 917 West 88th Street, Chicago, IL 60620 | PK-8 | 0.3 mi |
Harlan Community Academy High School 9652 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60628 | 9-12 | 2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1146 W 88th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/16/2026
Price Reduced
$180,000
-5.26%
MLS
11/18/2025
Price Reduced
$190,000
-4.52%
MLS
10/16/2025
Listed
$199,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1146 W 88th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
100%
$3,643
—
2022
100%
$3,643
—
2021
100%
$3,643
-62%
2020
100%
$9,533
-9%
2019
-100%
$10,476
-1%
2017
$85
-45%
$10,614
—
2016
$155
4%
$10,614
—
2015
$149
1%
$10,614
10%
2014
$148
—
$9,609
—
2013
$148
6%
$9,609
—
2012
$139
—
$9,609
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 1146 W 88th St
1146 W 88th Street, Chicago, IL 60620 (MLS# 12497552) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 1146 W 88th Street is currently listed for $180,000 and was received on October 16, 2025. Want to learn more about 1146 W 88th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Auburn Gresham? You can browse all Auburn Gresham real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

