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  • $1,906,200

    838 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL 60657

    3beds
    2,627sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1889
    3,844 Square Feet Lot
    $1,906,200 Zestimate®
    $726/sqft
    $6,018 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,906,200

    $1.75M - $2.08M

    $6,018/mo

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    What's special

    CHARMING VICTORIAN HOME SITUATED ON AN EXTRA-WIDE 31 FOOT LOT ON QUIET, ONE-WAY WOLFRAM STREET IN THE ALCOTT SCHOOL DISTRICT FEATURING INCREDIBLE OUTDOOR SPACE AND A 3 CAR GARAGE! UNIQUE FLOOR PLAN WITH MAIN LEVEL FEATURING A FOYER, 3 BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHS INCLUDING A LARGE MASTER SUITE WITH OVERSIZED JACUZZI AND SEPARATE SHOWER, OPEN AND LOFTY SECOND FLOOR LIVING SPACE FEATURING A GENEROUS FORMAL LIVING ROOM AND DINING ROOM INCLUDING LIMESTONE FIREPLACE LEADING TO A HUGE KITCHEN/GREAT ROOM COMBO WITH VAULTED CEILINGS AND SKYLIGHTS LEADING TO AN AMAZING DECK WITH PERGOLA, LOWER LEVEL/BASEMENT INCLUDES ADDITIONAL RECREATION/PLAY ROOM, OFFICE, LAUNDRY AND ABUNDANT STORAGE SPACE. THIS HOME ALSO ENJOYS BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED FRONT, SIDE AND REAR YARDS!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Attic: Pull Down Stair, Full
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,627 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 3,844 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1429226022

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1889

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Chicago

    Other

    Other facts
    • Air Conditioning: Zoned
    • Appliances: Oven-Double
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Not Applicable
    • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
    • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
    • Foundation: Concrete, Brick
    • Family Room Level: Not Applicable
    • Heat/Fuel: Zoned
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Kitchen Level: 2nd Level
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Living Room Level: 2nd Level
    • Parking Type: Garage
    • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main Level
    • Equipment: Sump Pump, Humidifier, Security System
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Pantry-Closet, Eating Area-Table Space
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main Level
    • Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
    • Addtl Room 1 Level: 2nd Level
    • Addtl Room 2 Level: 2nd Level
    • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink
    • Addtl Room 1 Name: Eating Area
    • Addtl Room 5 Level: Lower
    • Addtl Room 3 Level: Lower
    • Addtl Room 4 Level: Main Level
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 3 Name: Recreation Rm
    • Addtl Room 4 Name: Foyer
    • Addtl Room 2 Name: Great Rm
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Attic: Pull Down Stair, Full
    • Status: Pending
    • Style Of House: Brownstone
    • Addtl Room 6 Level: Lower
    • Addtl Room 7 Level: 2nd Level
    • Addtl Room 5 Name: Office
    • Addtl Room 9 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 8 Level: 2nd Level
    • Addtl Room 6 Name: Storage
    • Addtl Room 9 Name: Other
    • Addtl Room 8 Name: Terrace
    • Square Feet Source: Not Reported
    • Master Bedroom Bath (Y/N): Full
    • Garage On-Site: Yes
    • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room, Storage, Other, Mud Room, Great Room
    • Additional Sales Information: List Agent Must Accompany
    • Exterior Property Features: Dog Run and/or Invisible Fence, Deck, Balcony
    • Fireplace Location: Other
    • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Type of House 2: 2 Stories
    • Garage Type: Detached2, Detached
    • Lot Dimensions: 31X124
    • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Terrace, Eating Area, Office, Deck
    • Basement (Y/N): English, Full
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Laundry Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 10 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 10 Name: Mud

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/15/2017Sold$1,200,000-7.6%$457/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09703162 Report a problem
    10/9/2017Pending sale$1,299,000$494/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #09703162 Report a problem
    7/27/2017Price change$1,299,000-3.8%$494/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #09703162 Report a problem
    4/26/2017Listed for sale$1,350,000+37.8%$514/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff #09606855 Report a problem
    3/24/2009Sold$980,000+3.4%$373/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #06819475 Report a problem
    12/15/2008Sold$948,000-11.8%$361/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/24/2008Price change$1,075,000-1.8%$409/sqft
    Source: Listhub #06819475 Report a problem
    6/10/2008Listed for sale$1,095,000+46%$417/sqft
    Source: Listhub #06819475 Report a problem
    6/7/2000Sold$750,000$285/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024-- $147,745 +18.1%
    2023$25,688 -0.1%$125,064
    2022$25,723 +2.3%$125,064
    2021$25,149 +20.1%$125,064 +33%
    2020$20,945 -13.1%$94,021 -21.6%
    2019$24,109 +1.7%$120,000
    2018$23,704 +31%$120,000 +37.3%
    2017$18,094 +6.4%$87,430
    2016$17,011 +4.7%$87,430 -4.3%
    2015$16,254 +15.8%$91,326 +16.7%
    2014$14,039 +2.1%$78,232
    2013$13,750 +1.2%$78,232
    2012$13,591 -12.4%$78,232 -20%
    2011$15,519 -0.6%$97,790
    2010$15,617 +4.3%$97,790
    2009$14,971 +1.5%$97,790 -4.9%
    2008$14,748 +10.9%$102,808
    2007$13,303 +2.3%$102,808
    2006$13,009 +15.6%$102,808 +35.5%
    2005$11,254 +1.9%$75,849
    2004$11,043 +3.1%$75,849
    2003$10,716 -4.1%$75,849 +18.5%
    2002$11,177 -2.8%$64,034
    2001$11,500 +60.4%$64,034 -6.4%
    2000$7,171 -0.5%$68,431 +74%
    1999$7,207 $39,328

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Lake View

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Alcott Elementary School
    • Middle: ALCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    • High: Lincoln Park 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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