Attention rehabbers and developers seeking a prime investment opportunity in Bronzeville! This impressive, multi-level historic home is begging for your touch and expertise. Ideally located just minutes from downtown and two blocks from the train station, the property is nestled in a well-maintained neighborhood with a thriving community spirit. With a generous and flexible floor plan spanning four distinct levels, this home is bursting with potential. The first floor boasts an elegant foyer, a grand staircase, a formal dining room, a living room with a fireplace, a parlor room, a half bath, and a beautifully updated kitchen. Upstairs, the second floor is a blank slate, featuring four spacious bedrooms, including a master suite with an en-suite bath and laundry room and the option to add an additional full bathroom. The third floor offers even more possibilities with two more bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a vast den that opens onto a balcony. The floor also contains roughed-in plumbing from a previous kitchen, providing an opportunity for easy conversion. The fully finished basement has a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, sitting area, storage space, and separate entrance, making it perfect for an in-law suite for multi-generational families or an Airbnb. Retaining much of its original charm, this home showcases exquisite woodwork, moldings, soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, and vintage fixtures. With the right vision and some TLC, this gem of a property will truly shine and provide a fantastic return on investment. The owner is selling the home AS-IS, making it perfect for a Conventional, Cash, or FHA 203k buyer. Don't miss out on the boundless potential of this grand historic home! Schedule a viewing today and start planning your remarkable transformation.
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$387,900
419 E 42nd St, Chicago, IL 60653
8beds
3,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1893
4,917.92 Square Feet Lot
$642,100 Zestimate®
$111/sqft
$5,171 Estimated rent
Home value
$642,100
$559,000 - $738,000
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Fully finished basementHalf bathSpacious bedroomsEn-suite bathFormal dining roomParlor roomSoaring ceilings
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Listing courtesy of:
Jerry Brown 630-909-9976,
Keller Williams ONEChicago
Bought with:
Jennifer Bell
Fulton Grace Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11740589
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 153 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X14
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X18
Other
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Den
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Galley, Granite Counters, SolidSurfaceCounter, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Kitchen 2nd
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 304 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X16
Office
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oven, Range Hood
- Laundry: Upper Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Multiple Locations
Features
- In-Law Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Balcony
Lot
- Size: 4,917 sqft
- Dimensions: 40X123
Details
- Parcel number: 20032200090000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1893
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Gated, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Chicago
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Renovation Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/5/2023 | Sold | $387,900-3%$111/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11740589 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11740589 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2023 | Contingent | $399,995$114/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11740589 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2023 | Listed for sale | $399,995-3.1%$114/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11740589 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11656921 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2023 | Contingent | $413,000$118/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11656921 Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2022 | Price change | $413,000-0.5%$118/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11656921 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2022 | Listed for sale | $415,000-8.8%$119/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11656921 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11638571 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2022 | Listed for sale | $455,000-8.8%$130/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11638571 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11475351 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2022 | Listed for sale | $499,000$143/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11475351 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11382458 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2022 | Contingent | $499,000$143/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11382458 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2022 | Listed for sale | $499,000$143/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11382458 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $50,000 +51.5% |
| 2023 | $5,722 +3.3% | $33,000 |
| 2022 | $5,538 +151.4% | $33,000 |
| 2021 | $2,203 +5.8% | $33,000 +5.4% |
| 2020 | $2,082 +9.4% | $31,318 -9% |
| 2019 | $1,904 +10.9% | $34,416 |
| 2018 | $1,717 -63.7% | $34,416 +22.8% |
| 2017 | $4,726 +174.6% | $28,030 |
| 2016 | $1,721 +13% | $28,030 |
| 2015 | $1,523 +9.7% | $28,030 +12.9% |
| 2014 | $1,389 -65.6% | $24,828 |
| 2013 | $4,037 +184.4% | $24,828 |
| 2012 | $1,419 +25.5% | $24,828 -10.9% |
| 2011 | $1,131 +18.4% | $27,875 |
| 2010 | $956 +14% | $27,875 |
| 2009 | $838 +2.8% | $27,875 -18% |
| 2008 | $815 -76.9% | $34,014 |
| 2007 | $3,532 +8% | $34,014 -9.4% |
| 2006 | $3,270 +154% | $37,549 +147% |
| 2005 | $1,287 +7.1% | $15,199 |
| 2004 | $1,202 +7.5% | $15,199 |
| 2003 | $1,119 +55.5% | $15,199 +106.3% |
| 2002 | $719 -22.3% | $7,369 |
| 2001 | $926 +69.8% | $7,369 |
| 2000 | $545 +1.7% | $7,369 +52.3% |
| 1999 | $536 | $4,837 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Bronzeville
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Fuller Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Phillips Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 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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- Cook County
- Chicago
- 60653
- Bronzeville
- 419 E 42nd St
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