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3736 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653Listing ID 12580025

3736 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653

Active
CHI - Douglas
Last updated: Aug 3, 2026
Property Type
Property Type
Residential
Property Sub Type
Property Sub Type
-
Bedrooms
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
Bathrooms
10
Square Feet
Square Feet
11,108
Cooling
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Baseboard, Radiant, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Year Built
Year Built
1890
Garages
Garages
3
Parking
Parking
Side Driveway, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

A mansion in Bronzeville, built in the 19th century for a leading grain dealer and later used as a Black-owned hospital, is on the market for the first time in three decades, who has carefully restored many of its ornate historical finishes.Take a look back into the 19th century with this architectural masterpiece. Located in Chicago's historic Bronzeville neighborhood, this original home, built in 1890, offers a rare combination of Gilded Age grandeur and significant investment potential. house, a massive brownstone structure, rich with stone details including columns, window pediments and an ornate parapet, is one of the visible old bones that enhance Bronzeville's appeal. When it was built in 1890, the neighborhood then known as Grand Boulevard was where meatpackers and other prominent people built fancy homes. Adolph J. Lichtstern and his wife, Marion, built this one in 1890. The Chicago Tribune referred to Adolph, or A.J., as "a Board of Trade man and capitalist," who invested in Chicago real estate alongside his position as one of the nation's biggest traders in wheat. The Lichtsterns had a summer house in Glencoe, which apparently became their full-time home in the late 1910s. amazing home will take you back to the 18th century with its amazing Grand Stairway and Chandeliers and stunning woodwork, Huge Pocket Doors, and historic design all kept in tack. With so many possibilities for you to restore and design this home into your own. The main home has 6 bedrooms/ 6 baths plus 11 fireplaces and is 3 levels with a Grand stairway and views of the city from the Grand Ballroom on the top floor. On the ground level are 2 separate living quarters one is a 3 bed 1 bath and the other a 2 bed and 1 bath currently rented in addition to that is the attached Guest House with a separate address of 3738 which is under the same pin number as the main home and has 2 bed/2 bath and is 2 stories high also currently rented out.Bringing the Home with a Total of 13 Bedrooms and 10 Bathrooms!!! The building was tuck pointed 2 years ago. There is a brick Detached 3 car garage with the driveway off the alley.

Property Information

Property Details

Location

Address
3736 S Michigan Avenue
County
Cook
City
Chicago
Zip Code
60653
Subdivision
CHI - Douglas
School District
299
MLS Area
CHI - Douglas

Interior Features

Beds and Baths

Bedrooms
8
Full Bathrooms
10

Building

Building Information

Square Feet
11,108
Year Built
1890
Construction
Brick, Stone
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Roof
Asphalt

Financial

Special Conditions
List Broker Must Accompany

Property Taxes

Tax Annual Amount
$16,214
Tax Year
2024

Homeowner Association

HOA Fee Frequency
Not Applicable
Compass, (773) 482-1917

Market Report for 60653

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