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Detached Single · Chicago, IL
$1,200,000
8 beds · 10 baths · 11,108 sqft
3736 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60653
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Central air3-car garageIn-unit laundry
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.
— the listing agent’s description

The home

8 beds
10 baths
11,108 sqft
Built in 1890
Lot 50X200
3-car garage
Detached Single
Victorian

What it’ll cost

$108 / sqft
$16,214 taxes / yr
No HOA
155 days on dwello

Estimated monthly payment

$8,081/mo
Principal & interest$6,380
Property taxes$1,351
Homeowners insurance$350
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Price history
Listed for sale
Mar 2, 2026
$1,200,000
Property taxes
2025
Annual tax bill (MLS)
$16,214/yr
Assessed value
2025
County assessor
$110,000~$1,100,000 mkt
2024
$110,000~$1,100,000 mkt
2023
$86,890~$868,900 mkt
2022
$86,890~$868,900 mkt
2021
$92,573~$925,730 mkt
2020
$86,057~$860,570 mkt
2019
$97,792~$977,920 mkt
2018
$97,792~$977,920 mkt
Assessed value from the Cook County Assessor (open records). Estimated market ≈ assessed × 10 for residential; not an appraisal — verify with the assessor.

Features

Central AirNatural GasForced AirBaseboardRadiantSep Heating Systems - 2+BrickStonePublic Sewer

Schools nearby

Perspectives/IIT Math & Science Academy · 0.1 mi
Ida B. Wells Elementary School · 0.2 mi
Wendell Phillips Academy High School · 0.2 mi
Chicago Military Academy · 0.3 mi
De La Salle Institute · 0.4 mi
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MLS listing dataMRED
Listed by Michael Giliano · Compass
Listing last updated Aug 3, 2026 · data refreshed from the MLS Aug 3, 2026, 4:44 PM CT
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Aug 3, 2026, 4:44 PM CT. Listing data © MRED LLC, distributed by MLS GRID — deemed reliable but not guaranteed; independently verify. Anything shown below this point is not MLS listing data.
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