PROPERTY IS NOT FOR RENT! BEWARE OF SCAMS. Beautifully updated 2-story Greystone in the heart of Washington Park/Bronzeville, blending timeless character with modern updates. This spacious home features 3 bedrooms and a full bath on the second level, while the main floor offers a bright and inviting living room, formal dining room, updated kitchen, and convenient half bath. The finished basement provides additional living space with a 4th bedroom, full bathroom, and flexible area perfect for a recreation room, home theater, gym, office, or playroom. Recent improvements include newer plumbing, electrical, mechanicals, kitchen, and bathrooms for added peace of mind. Rich in traditional charm, the home showcases classic architectural details that add warmth and personality throughout. A perfect combination of historic elegance and modern comfort in a sought-after location.
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$440,000
4937 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
4beds
3,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1899
3,125 Square Feet Lot
$439,700 Zestimate®
$138/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated kitchenFormal dining roomConvenient half bathRich in traditional charm
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Listed by:
Vanessa Valtierra 773-766-0954,
HomeSmart Connect LLC,
Karla Garcia 773-412-7645,
HomeSmart Connect, LLC.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12640215
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X20
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X20
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X20
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Yes, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1.5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 3,125 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25x125
Details
- Parcel number: 20101160100000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Greystone
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1899
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $138/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $300,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,435
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$439,700
$418,000 - $462,000
$3,805/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/13/2026 | Listing removed | $479,000$150/sqft |
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| 3/11/2026 | Price change | $479,000-2%$150/sqft |
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| 2/28/2026 | Price change | $489,000-2%$153/sqft |
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| 2/11/2026 | Price change | $499,000-3.9%$156/sqft |
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| 1/28/2026 | Price change | $519,000-1.9%$162/sqft |
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| 1/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $529,000-2%$165/sqft |
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| 12/16/2025 | Listing removed | $540,000$169/sqft |
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| 12/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $540,000$169/sqft |
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| 12/4/2025 | Listing removed | $540,000$169/sqft |
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| 12/2/2025 | Price change | $540,000-1.8%$169/sqft |
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| 11/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $549,999-1.8%$172/sqft |
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| 11/20/2025 | Listing removed | $559,999$175/sqft |
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| 11/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $559,999-2.6%$175/sqft |
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| 11/7/2025 | Listing removed | $575,000$180/sqft |
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| 10/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $575,000-0.9%$180/sqft |
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| 10/25/2025 | Listing removed | $579,999$181/sqft |
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| 9/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $579,999+11.8%$181/sqft |
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| 9/5/2024 | Listing removed | $519,000$162/sqft |
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| 8/9/2024 | Price change | $519,000-1.9%$162/sqft |
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| 7/30/2024 | Price change | $529,000-3.7%$165/sqft |
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| 6/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $549,600+3.9%$172/sqft |
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| 6/2/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/14/2024 | Price change | $529,000-3.6%$165/sqft |
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| 5/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $549,000+50.4%$172/sqft |
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| 5/1/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/29/2023 | Sold | $365,000+14.1%$114/sqft |
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| 4/27/2020 | Sold | $320,000+1677.8%$100/sqft |
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| 11/19/1993 | Sold | $18,000$6/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $30,000 +42.9% |
| 2023 | $4,445 +2.6% | $21,000 |
| 2022 | $4,333 +2.3% | $21,000 |
| 2021 | $4,236 +31.8% | $21,000 +19.8% |
| 2020 | $3,213 +1% | $17,527 -9% |
| 2019 | $3,181 +1.7% | $19,261 |
| 2018 | $3,126 +26.2% | $19,261 +29.5% |
| 2017 | $2,476 -0.1% | $14,878 |
| 2016 | $2,480 +10.4% | $14,878 |
| 2015 | $2,246 +8.5% | $14,878 +8.4% |
| 2014 | $2,071 +2.6% | $13,728 |
| 2013 | $2,019 +0.1% | $13,728 |
| 2012 | $2,016 -17.3% | $13,728 -28.1% |
| 2011 | $2,438 +5.2% | $19,085 |
| 2010 | $2,317 +13% | $19,085 |
| 2009 | $2,051 -8.9% | $19,085 -14.8% |
| 2008 | $2,252 -7.4% | $22,413 -14.7% |
| 2007 | $2,432 +47.4% | $26,268 |
| 2006 | $1,650 +77.8% | $26,268 +111.2% |
| 2005 | $928 +1.9% | $12,436 |
| 2004 | $911 -53.7% | $12,436 |
| 2003 | $1,968 +57.5% | $12,436 +78.8% |
| 2002 | $1,249 +46.3% | $6,954 |
| 2001 | $854 +82.6% | $6,954 |
| 2000 | $467 -45.5% | $6,954 +56.9% |
| 1999 | $857 | $4,433 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Bronzeville
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Burke Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 1/10Phillips Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 299
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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Chicago
- 60615
- Bronzeville
- 4937 S Prairie Ave
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