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  • $1,601,100

    639 W Surf St, Chicago, IL 60657

    4beds
    3,381sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1890
    1,742 Square Feet Lot
    $1,601,100 Zestimate®
    $474/sqft
    $6,393 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,601,100

    $1.47M - $1.76M

    $6,393/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Enjoy the best of both worlds, city living on a neighborly block. Elegant, historic grey stone with classic charm and modern amenities. This solid brick and stone East Lakeview home has 4 bedrooms and 3.1 completely updated baths. Soaring 10' ceilings and much original mill work make this the One! Formal living room/dining room with gas fireplace and new picture windows. Newly updated kitchen with white cabinets, quartz counters and ceramic backsplash. All stainless applicances: Viking 48" stove with grill, griddle and hood; Subzero refrigerator; dishwasher and deep double bowl stainless steel sink with Koehler faucet. Walk-in pantry helps make storage a dream. Sunny eating area with storage and nook. Updated powder room nearby. A large sunny skylight illuminates the second floor with 3 large bedrooms. Master bedroom suite with separate fireplace and updated master spa like bath. Separate frameless shower and luxurious claw foot tub. Double vanity with quartz countertops. Second and third bedrooms are roomy and serviced by second full bath with updated glass tile tub surround and quartz counter. Second-floor terrace is accessible from the third bedroom as well as the kitchen. Newly updated privacy fencing and trex staircase provide enjoyable private outdoor seating. Exterior painted as well. Lower level provides full finished basement with bedroom, full bath and rec room with wet bar. New ceramic tile floor in 4th BR and hall. Updated full bath with ceramic tile shower and custom glass door, pedestal sink and sconce lighting which completes the new look. Rec room with new carpeting, wet bar with quartz countertop and sink. Tiled fireplace surround. Large laundry/utility room with sink. Exterior exit. Home has small garage and 1 parking space. Located on a beautiful residential tree lined street. Steps to shops, restaurants, lakefront, & transit. Please see Special Feature sheet.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    • Attic: Pull Down Stair, Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,381 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stone, Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 1,742 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1428120004

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Built-up
    Condition
    • Year built: 1890

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Chicago

    Other

    Other facts
    • Addtl Room 5 Level: Not Applicable
    • Air Conditioning: Zoned
    • Appliances: Oven-Double, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Range Hood
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
    • Driveway: Asphalt, Off Alley
    • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
    • Heat/Fuel: Indv Controls, 2+ Sep Heating Systems, Zoned
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public, Lake Michigan
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Parking Type: Garage, Space/s
    • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
    • Addtl Room 1 Level: Main Level
    • Equipment: Ceiling Fan, CO Detectors, Humidifier
    • Kitchen Level: Main Level
    • Living Room Level: Main Level
    • Exposure: W (West), S (South), N (North)
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Walk-in
    • Other Information: Commuter Bus
    • Addtl Room 2 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 2 Name: Foyer
    • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
    • Addtl Room 4 Level: Lower
    • Family Room Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 3 Level: Lower
    • Addtl Room 1 Name: Breakfast Rm
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Lower
    • Addtl Room 4 Name: Recreation Rm
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • Addtl Room 10 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 6 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 7 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 8 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 9 Level: Not Applicable
    • Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Attic: Pull Down Stair, Unfinished
    • Status: Pending
    • Style Of House: Greystone
    • Square Feet Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
    • Master Bedroom Bath (Y/N): Full
    • Area Amenities: Curbs/Gutters, Street Lights, Street Paved, Sidewalks
    • Garage On-Site: Yes
    • Parking On-Site: Yes
    • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room, Breakfast Room, Utility Room-Lower Level
    • Recent Rehab (Y/N): Yes
    • Additional Sales Information: List Agent Must Accompany
    • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, In-Law Arrangement
    • Exterior Property Features: Storms/Screens, Balcony
    • Parking Ownership: Owned
    • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Addtl Room 3 Name: Utility Room-Lower Level
    • Type of House 2: 2 Stories
    • Additional Rooms: Foyer
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Laundry Level: Lower
    • Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Tax Year: 2017
    • Lot Dimensions: 19X116X39X82
    • Parcel Identification Number: 14281200040000

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/27/2022Sold$1,150,000$340/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11645995 Report a problem
    10/14/2022Contingent$1,150,000$340/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11645995 Report a problem
    10/14/2022Listed for sale$1,150,000$340/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11645995 Report a problem
    10/13/2022Pending sale$1,150,000$340/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11645995 Report a problem
    10/5/2022Listed for sale$1,150,000+29.6%$340/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11645995 Report a problem
    2/15/2019Sold$887,500-6.6%$262/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10146804 Report a problem
    2/15/2019Listed for sale$949,900$281/sqft
    Source: Baird & Warner #10146804 Report a problem
    1/2/2019Pending sale$949,900$281/sqft
    Source: Baird & Warner #10146804 Report a problem
    11/30/2018Listed for sale$949,900$281/sqft
    Source: Baird & Warner #10146804 Report a problem
    11/28/2018Pending sale$949,900$281/sqft
    Source: Baird & Warner #10146804 Report a problem
    11/6/2018Price change$949,900-4.9%$281/sqft
    Source: Baird & Warner #10146804 Report a problem
    8/28/2018Price change$999,000-4.8%$295/sqft
    Source: Baird & Warner #10146804 Report a problem
    7/18/2018Price change$1,049,000-8.4%$310/sqft
    Source: Baird & Warner #10146804 Report a problem
    6/20/2018Price change$1,145,000-4.2%$339/sqft
    Source: Baird & Warner #09964890 Report a problem
    5/30/2018Listed for sale$1,195,000+81.1%$353/sqft
    Source: Baird & Warner #09964890 Report a problem
    1/3/2013Sold$660,000-5.6%$195/sqft
    Source: Baird & Warnerc #08146838_60657 Report a problem
    9/5/2012Listed for sale$699,000+6.7%$207/sqft
    Source: www.ChicagoHotNEWListings.com Report a problem
    8/30/1999Sold$655,000+14.9%$194/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/15/1998Sold$570,000$169/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024-- $100,000 +2%
    2023$20,677 +2.6%$98,000
    2022$20,157 +2.3%$98,000
    2021$19,707 -4.5%$98,000 +5.8%
    2020$20,628 +5.6%$92,596 -8%
    2019$19,532 +1.7%$100,648
    2018$19,203 +28.4%$100,648 +38.2%
    2017$14,950 +6.1%$72,822
    2016$14,085 +9.5%$72,822
    2015$12,864 +4%$72,822 +5.2%
    2014$12,372 -5.4%$69,251 -7%
    2013$13,072 +1.2%$74,502
    2012$12,921 -2.7%$74,502 -11.3%
    2011$13,286 +14.7%$84,007
    2010$11,583 -4.9%$84,007
    2009$12,174 +19.2%$84,007 +7.8%
    2008$10,216 +4.6%$77,931
    2007$9,770 +2.8%$77,931
    2006$9,501 -5.6%$77,931 +13%
    2005$10,068 +1.8%$68,938
    2004$9,895 +2.8%$68,938
    2003$9,622 -3.3%$68,938 +20.5%
    2002$9,948 +4.1%$57,195
    2001$9,554 +36.1%$57,195
    2000$7,017 -0.5%$57,195 +48.4%
    1999$7,052 $38,529

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Lake View

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Nettelhorst Elementary School
    • Middle: NETTELHORST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    • High: Lake View High School

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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