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$1,200,000

3736 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653
8 Beds10 Baths0 sqft201 days
3736 Michigan Avenue·Chicago, IL 60653
8Bedrooms
10Bathrooms
0Sq Ft
1890Year Built
About This Home

A mansion in Bronzeville, built in the 19th century for a leading grain dealer and later used as a Black-owned hospital, is on the market for the first time in three decades, who has carefully restored many of its ornate historical finishes.Take a look back into the 19th century with this architectural masterpiece. Located in Chicago's historic Bronzeville neighborhood, this original home, built in 1890, offers a rare combination of Gilded Age grandeur and significant investment potential. house, a massive brownstone structure, rich with stone details including columns, window pediments and an ornate parapet, is one of the visible old bones that enhance Bronzeville's appeal. When it was built in 1890, the neighborhood then known as Grand Boulevard was where meatpackers and other prominent people built fancy homes. Adolph J. Lichtstern and his wife, Marion, built this one in 1890. The Chicago Tribune referred to Adolph, or A.J., as "a Board of Trade man and capitalist," who invested in Chicago real estate alongside his position as one of the nation's biggest traders in wheat. The Lichtsterns had a summer house in Glencoe, which apparently became their full-time home in the late 1910s. amazing home will take you back to the 18th century with its amazing Grand Stairway and Chandeliers and stunning woodwork, Huge Pocket Doors, and historic design all kept in tack. With so many possibilities for you to restore and design this home into your own. The main home has 6 bedrooms/ 6 baths plus 11 fireplaces and is 3 levels with a Grand stairway and views of the city from the Grand Ballroom on the top floor. On the ground level are 2 separate living quarters one is a 3 bed 1 bath and the other a 2 bed and 1 bath currently rented in addition to that is the attached Guest House with a separate address of 3738 which is under the same pin number as the main home and has 2 bed/2 bath and is 2 stories high also currently rented out.Bringing the Home with a Total of 13 Bedrooms and 10 Bathrooms!!! The building was tuck pointed 2 years ago. There is a brick Detached 3 car garage with the driveway off the alley.

MLS# 12580025Listed March 2, 2026ResidentialVictorian
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms8
Total Bathrooms10
Full Baths10
Half Baths0
Total Rooms17

Size & Structure

Living Area0 sqft
Garage Spaces3
Fireplaces11
Year Built1890
Lot Size50X200

Location

CountyCook
TownshipSouth Chicago
Zip Code60653

Financial

List Price$1,200,000
Annual Taxes (2024)$16,214
Monthly Tax Est.$1,351
Parcel #17343220240000
Interior Features

Appliances

RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryer

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Natural GasForced AirBaseboardRadiantSep Heating Systems - 2+

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

FinishedFullWalk-Out Access

Laundry

Upper LevelIn Unit

Fireplace

Electric
Exterior & Lot

Construction

BrickStone

Roof

Asphalt

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Balcony

Patio & Porch

Deck

Lot Features

Corner Lot
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Lake Michigan

Electric

Circuit Breakers

Parking

Side DrivewayYesGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$0
Not Applicable

HOA Includes

None

Community Features

ParkSidewalksStreet Lights
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$16,214
Tax Year 2024
Monthly Tax Est.
$1,351
per month
Property Location

3736 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653 — Cook County

$1,200,000
3736 Michigan Avenue
8 bd10 ba0 sqft
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IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
201 days on market
3-car garage
11 fireplaces
50X200
$16,214/yr taxes
$0 HOA (not applicable)
$7,658
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$6,307/mo
Property Tax
$1,351/mo
$1,200,000
20% — $240,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$960,000
Down Payment
$240,000

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
Compass
Agent: Michael Giliano
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