Grand 3500+ square foot 5 bedroom 4.1 bathroom 3-story greystone in the historic Douglas community ready for its new owner with a vision! Located on a tree-line street and a very walkable community, this estate features incredible original woodwork throughout, a formal living room and dining room with fireplaces and sliding wood pocket doors, hardwood floors, 5 total fireplaces, an eat-in kitchen with oak cabinets and a main level office with a fireplace and 1/2 bath. The second floor has three spacious bedrooms including a primary bedroom with two closets and en suite bathroom with jacuzzi. The third floor has endless possibilities with 4th and 5th bedrooms and a sitting room waiting for your creative ideas! The finished basement has a lower level family room with bar, full bath, laundry room, storage room and utility room. Close to 5000+ total square feet of potential living space throughout including the basement! The spacious rear fenced yard has a large deck and plenty of space to build up to a 2.5-car garage and still have plenty of space for relaxation and entertaining. This home won't last long! Short distance from the lakefront, public transportation, schools, restaurants, Rate Field, McCormick Place, I-94, Lake Shore Drive, IIT, Illinois College of Optometry, parks, shopping and more! Well maintained but being sold "as is".
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$574,900
3640 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
5beds
3,488sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1892
3,968 Square Feet Lot
$575,100 Zestimate®
$165/sqft
$6,881 Estimated rent
Home value
$575,100
$523,000 - $633,000
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Vergis H Eiland III 312-802-6204,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Melissa Giacomara
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12654600
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X18
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 299 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X23
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 08X13
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Third
- Area: 368 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X23
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X17
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 714 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X34
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X18
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 06X07
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X16
Office
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Other
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Third
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X09
Heating
- Radiant
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room, Other, Bedroom, Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,845
- Total interior livable area: 3,488 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,968 sqft
- Dimensions: 31x128
Details
- Parcel number: 17343090890000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Greystone
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1892
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chicago
- Subdivision: Bronzeville
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2026 | Sold | $574,900+11398%$165/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12654600 Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/1995 | Sold | $5,000$1/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $47,000 +23.7% |
| 2023 | $7,342 +2.9% | $38,000 |
| 2022 | $7,135 +2% | $38,000 |
| 2021 | $6,993 +7.1% | $38,000 +17.3% |
| 2020 | $6,528 +1% | $32,408 -9% |
| 2019 | $6,466 +1.7% | $35,614 |
| 2018 | $6,356 +6.1% | $35,614 +14.2% |
| 2017 | $5,989 +4.2% | $31,196 |
| 2016 | $5,748 +9.8% | $31,196 |
| 2015 | $5,236 +18.7% | $31,196 +18.5% |
| 2014 | $4,409 -6.5% | $26,334 -7.8% |
| 2013 | $4,718 +0.8% | $28,573 |
| 2012 | $4,680 +13.2% | $28,573 -3.3% |
| 2011 | $4,135 -5.5% | $29,555 -6.9% |
| 2010 | $4,377 +8.7% | $31,749 |
| 2009 | $4,025 +7.8% | $31,749 -3% |
| 2008 | $3,733 +11.4% | $32,735 |
| 2007 | $3,351 +29.9% | $32,735 |
| 2006 | $2,579 -14.9% | $32,735 +26.6% |
| 2005 | $3,029 +3.5% | $25,857 |
| 2004 | $2,926 +4.3% | $25,857 |
| 2003 | $2,805 +89.3% | $25,857 +213.5% |
| 2002 | $1,482 +37.5% | $8,248 |
| 2001 | $1,078 -10.2% | $8,248 |
| 2000 | $1,200 +0.4% | $8,248 +0% |
| 1999 | $1,196 | $8,246 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Bronzeville
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Wells Preparatory Elementary AcademyGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 1/10Phillips Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 299
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- 3640 S Prairie Ave
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