Looking for a live/work loft-style home that checks all the boxes? This 2-unit building is move in ready and full of architectural detail! The owner's unit is a bright, roomy sophisticated loft space, light floods into the main floor and the spacious lower level flex space. The lower level has intriguing details such as limestone walls, spot-lit and ready for your art, a stone accent light well, and copper detailing. Gather with family and friends in this recently updated home only a few blocks from Jackson Park and the Lakefront on a great low traffic street. Close to dining, shopping, recreation, trains and entertainment. The handsome brick face boasts modern architectural finishes to welcome you home. The first floor owners unit features a large open living & dining room with warm freshly done hardwood floors and a large designer inspired kitchen with brand new stainless appliances. Downstair, a generous family room is perfect for movies or catching the game with friends and family. Updated HVAC and mechanicals. A fenced yard and a new two car parking pad round out this awesome home. Don't miss out, you won't find another one this cool. Upstairs rent is $1300 MTM.
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$381,400
6948 S Dorchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
5beds
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Multi Family
Built in 1909
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$392,800 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$2,133 Estimated rent
Home value
$392,800
$354,000 - $436,000
$2,133/mo
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Modern architectural finishesFenced yardArchitectural detailGenerous family roomDesigner inspired kitchenBrand new stainless appliances
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Listed by:
Derek Walvoord 312-767-0572,
Exit Strategy Realty / EMA Management,
Wayne Beals,
Exit Strategy Realty / EMA Management
Bought with:
Yolanda Paramore
Kingdom Builders Realty, LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12489681
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room-1st Floor
Heating
- Natural Gas
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Rec/Family Area,Stone/Rock,Storage Space,Full
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes
Lot
- Size: 3,125 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 20234120630000
- Zoning: MULTI
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1909
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $240,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,388
- Date on market: 10/7/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/6/2026 | Sold | $381,400 |
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| 11/24/2025 | Contingent | $381,400 |
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| 11/7/2025 | Price change | $381,400+0.6% |
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| 11/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $379,000 |
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| 10/15/2025 | Contingent | $379,000 |
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| 10/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $379,000+1184.7% |
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| 8/18/2018 | Listing removed | $1,250 |
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| 7/20/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,250 |
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| 5/27/2015 | Sold | $29,500+5.4% |
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| 3/7/2013 | Sold | $28,000-24.3% |
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| 2/2/2013 | Pending sale | $37,000 |
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| 1/10/2013 | Price change | $37,000-36.2% |
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| 11/22/2012 | Listed for sale | $58,000-3.3% |
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| 10/20/2012 | Listing removed | $60,000 |
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| 8/27/2012 | Price change | $60,000-7.7% |
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| 6/1/2012 | Price change | $65,000-19.8% |
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| 4/11/2012 | Listed for sale | $81,000+211.5% |
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| 8/10/2009 | Sold | $26,000-91.5% |
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| 7/17/2006 | Sold | $307,000+15.8% |
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| 1/12/2006 | Sold | $265,000+15.2% |
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| 12/6/2004 | Sold | $230,000+119% |
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| 11/4/2003 | Sold | $105,000-43.9% |
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| 12/5/2001 | Sold | $187,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,528 +33.7% | $24,000 +50% |
| 2023 | $3,388 +2.9% | $15,999 |
| 2022 | $3,291 +2.3% | $15,999 |
| 2021 | $3,217 +0% | $15,999 +10.8% |
| 2020 | $3,217 -1.3% | $14,442 -11% |
| 2019 | $3,260 +1.7% | $16,227 |
| 2018 | $3,205 +1.9% | $16,227 +11% |
| 2017 | $3,147 -2.7% | $14,617 -9.5% |
| 2016 | $3,234 +9.3% | $16,146 |
| 2015 | $2,959 +45% | $16,146 +46.8% |
| 2014 | $2,041 +2% | $11,000 |
| 2013 | $2,001 +1.4% | $11,000 |
| 2012 | $1,974 +164.6% | $11,000 +139% |
| 2011 | $746 -69.6% | $4,603 -69.5% |
| 2010 | $2,457 +4.4% | $15,097 |
| 2009 | $2,354 -25.5% | $15,097 -31.5% |
| 2008 | $3,162 +1% | $22,040 |
| 2007 | $3,130 -1.1% | $22,040 |
| 2006 | $3,164 +44.1% | $22,040 +64% |
| 2005 | $2,195 +1% | $13,436 |
| 2004 | $2,173 +2.2% | $13,436 |
| 2003 | $2,126 +13.7% | $13,436 +29.1% |
| 2002 | $1,869 +3.8% | $10,404 |
| 2001 | $1,802 +84.3% | $10,404 |
| 2000 | $978 +0.6% | $10,404 +46.8% |
| 1999 | $972 | $7,088 |
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Neighborhood: Grand Crossing
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- 4/10Wadsworth PreK-8th STEM SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 mi
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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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