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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 882 Sq. Ft.
  • 1.5 Car Garage
  • Updated 6 hours ago
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Investor Opportunity in Dolton! Currently generating $800/month in rental income with potential to increase - previously at $1,200/month with two tenants. This single-family frame home sits on a 4,500 sq ft lot and features 882 sq ft of living space, 1 full bath, partial basement, and a 1.5-car garage. Classic one-story layout in a established neighborhood. Whether you're looking to add to your portfolio or restore to full rental capacity, this property offers immediate cash flow from day one. Being sold as-is. Schedule your showing today!

Full Property Details for 221 E 138th St

General

  • Price: $80,000
  • Taxes: $3,946 (2023)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12578756
  • Updated: 2/27/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Unfinished

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Dolton
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Thornton
  • Driving Directions: Get on I-290 E in Forest Park from IL-171 S/N 1st Ave Continue on I-290 E. Take I-94Exp and I-94 E to E 130th St in Chicago. Take exit 68A from I-94 E/Bishop Ford Fwy Follow E 130th St and S Indiana Ave to E 138th St

School Information

  • School District: 148
  • Elem School District: 148
  • Midd School District: 148
  • High School District: 205

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Const.: Frame
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Partial
  • Square Feet: 882
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1898
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.1033
  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 37.5 x 120

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1898
  • Tax Amount: $3,946
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 29031000060000

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Schools serving 221 E 138th St

School Districts:Dolton School District 148, Thornton Township High School District 205
NameGradesDistance
Lincoln Elementary School, Dolton, IL
14151 Lincoln Avenue, Dolton, IL 60419
K-60.7 mi
Lincoln Junior High School, Dolton, IL
14151 Lincoln Avenue, Dolton, IL 60419
7-80.7 mi
Thornridge High School
15000 Cottage Grove Avenue, Dolton, IL 60419
9-121.8 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 221 E 138th St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Price
Change
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2/26/2026
Listed
$80,000
900%
MLS
12/14/2015
Sold
$8,000
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Tax History for 221 E 138th St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$3,946
29%
$5,999
67%
2022
$3,052
1%
$3,598
—
2021
$3,016
6%
$3,598
—
2020
$2,850
-21%
$3,598
-13%
2019
$3,612
3%
$4,121
—
2018
$3,504
6%
$4,121
—
2017
$3,298
4%
$4,121
-5%
2016
$3,171
3%
$4,325
—
2015
$3,074
1%
$4,325
—
2014
$3,050
—
$4,325
-8%
2013
$3,062
4%
$4,722
—
2012
$2,955
—
$4,722
—
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