Welcome to 638 N Lotus Ave, a beautifully renovated 5-bedroom, 2-bath home with approximately 2,200 sq ft above grade. Fully rebuilt from the studs, this home features a modern open-concept layout, high ceilings, stylish finishes, and a custom kitchen with quality cabinetry, countertops, fixtures, and lighting. Enjoy beautifully updated bathrooms, spacious bedrooms, and a huge unfinished basement with excellent ceiling height for storage or future expansion. Major updates include new plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roof, siding, windows, insulation, flooring, doors, trim, lighting, and fresh paint. Turnkey, modern, and move-in ready!
New
$400,000
638 N Lotus Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
5beds
2,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
4,800 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$182/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listed by:
Jorge Vega (312)444-0981,
New Avenue Realty LLC,
Andrzej Chmenia 312-609-9449,
New Avenue Realty LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12739496
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 5
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X16
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X24
Heating
- Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Attic: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,800 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30x160
Details
- Parcel number: 16091080160000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
- Major remodel year: 2026
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $182/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $75,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,582
- Date on market: 9/2/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $400,000+207.7%$182/sqft |
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| 10/26/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/25/2023 | Listed for sale | $130,000+136.4%$59/sqft |
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| 8/24/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/14/2023 | Contingent | $55,000$25/sqft |
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| 7/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $55,000+7.8%$25/sqft |
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| 3/17/2020 | Listing removed | $51,000$23/sqft |
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| 1/13/2020 | Pending sale | $51,000$23/sqft |
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| 1/7/2020 | Price change | $51,000-22.7%$23/sqft |
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| 11/22/2019 | Price change | $66,000-5.7%$30/sqft |
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| 9/24/2019 | Price change | $70,000-9.1%$32/sqft |
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| 9/5/2019 | Price change | $77,000-1.3%$35/sqft |
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| 7/22/2019 | Price change | $78,000-6%$35/sqft |
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| 7/6/2019 | Price change | $83,000-2.4%$38/sqft |
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| 6/23/2019 | Price change | $85,000-5.6%$39/sqft |
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| 6/1/2019 | Price change | $90,000-10%$41/sqft |
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| 5/25/2019 | Price change | $100,000-4.8%$45/sqft |
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| 5/8/2019 | Listed for sale | $105,000$48/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | $1,582 +2.6% | $7,500 |
| 2022 | $1,543 +2.3% | $7,500 |
| 2021 | $1,508 -59.2% | $7,500 -54.8% |
| 2020 | $3,697 -0.2% | $16,597 -10% |
| 2019 | $3,705 +1.7% | $18,442 |
| 2018 | $3,643 +18% | $18,442 +28.6% |
| 2017 | $3,087 +7.5% | $14,341 |
| 2016 | $2,872 +9.3% | $14,341 |
| 2015 | $2,628 +2.3% | $14,341 +3.6% |
| 2014 | $2,569 +2% | $13,845 |
| 2013 | $2,518 +1.4% | $13,845 |
| 2012 | $2,484 -11% | $13,845 -19.6% |
| 2011 | $2,792 -0.4% | $17,227 |
| 2010 | $2,803 +4.4% | $17,227 |
| 2009 | $2,686 -0.8% | $17,227 -8.7% |
| 2008 | $2,707 +1% | $18,869 |
| 2007 | $2,680 -1.1% | $18,869 |
| 2006 | $2,709 +78.5% | $18,869 +52.4% |
| 2005 | $1,518 -8.9% | $12,385 |
| 2004 | $1,665 +4.5% | $12,385 |
| 2003 | $1,594 +91.8% | $12,385 +10.5% |
| 2002 | $831 -6.6% | $11,204 |
| 2001 | $890 -43.4% | $11,204 |
| 2000 | $1,573 | $11,204 +36.9% |
| 1999 | -- | $8,186 |
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Neighborhood: South Austin
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Howe Elementary School
- Middle: Orr Community Academy High Schoo
- High: Orr Community Academy High Schoo
- 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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