Charming 3-bedroom Chicago home with timeless character, great potential, and a newer 2-car garage added by the current owner. Bright living and dining areas. The home needs work and is ideal for an investor or buyer ready to bring their vision to life. Conveniently located near parks, shops, and public transit-just minutes from Guaranteed Rate Field for White Sox fans. Easy access to I-90/94 and low taxes make this a smart opportunity for the right buyer. Property sold as-is, seller will make no repairs.
New
$179,900
639 W 48th St, Chicago, IL 60609
3beds
940sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1893
2,997 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$191/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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- 32
- views
- 3
- saves
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Marina Collazo (224)699-5002,
Redfin Corporation,
Karen Delgado 224-303-8186,
Redfin Corporation
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12755022
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X7
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X7
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 78 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X13
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Other,Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 940 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Off Alley, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1.5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 2,997 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 124.9x24
Details
- Parcel number: 20091060140000
- Special conditions: Short Sale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1893
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $191/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $110,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,598
- Date on market: 9/9/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/4/2026 | Listing removed | $179,900$191/sqft |
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| 1/26/2026 | Contingent | $179,900$191/sqft |
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| 11/30/2025 | Price change | $179,900-10%$191/sqft |
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| 11/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $199,900-11.2%$213/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12511076 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2006 | Sold | $225,000+45.2%$239/sqft |
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| 9/30/2005 | Sold | $155,000$165/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,548 +9.8% | $11,000 +10% |
| 2023 | $1,410 +4.2% | $10,000 |
| 2022 | $1,353 +0.9% | $10,000 |
| 2021 | $1,341 +38.8% | $10,000 +34.4% |
| 2020 | $966 -2.5% | $7,439 -11% |
| 2019 | $990 +1.8% | $8,359 |
| 2018 | $973 -18.5% | $8,359 -6.3% |
| 2017 | $1,194 -7.2% | $8,920 |
| 2016 | $1,286 +11.5% | $8,920 |
| 2015 | $1,154 -10.6% | $8,920 -6.4% |
| 2014 | $1,291 +2.9% | $9,527 |
| 2013 | $1,254 -0.6% | $9,527 |
| 2012 | $1,262 -22.7% | $9,527 -32.5% |
| 2011 | $1,633 +8.3% | $14,118 |
| 2010 | $1,508 +18.2% | $14,118 |
| 2009 | $1,276 +26.7% | $14,118 +2.8% |
| 2008 | $1,008 +5.7% | $13,738 |
| 2007 | $954 +1.8% | $13,738 |
| 2006 | $937 -27.7% | $13,738 +73.1% |
| 2005 | $1,297 +121.9% | $7,935 |
| 2004 | $584 +4.5% | $7,935 |
| 2003 | $559 +36.6% | $7,935 +55.2% |
| 2002 | $409 -23.5% | $5,114 |
| 2001 | $535 +65.1% | $5,114 |
| 2000 | $324 +3.3% | $5,114 +38.7% |
| 1999 | $314 | $3,687 |
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