3736 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653
- $1,200,000
Description
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, sold by a woman 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 5 years ago and the roof done 2 years ago along with the 3 car garage.
- Listing Courtesy of: Compass
Details
Updated on June 20, 2026 at 10:44 am-
Property ID MRD12580025
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Price $1,200,000
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Property Size 11108 Sq Ft
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Bedrooms 8
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Bathrooms 10
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Garages 3
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Year Built 1890
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Property Type Single Family
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Property Status Active Under Contract
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Parking Total 3
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Parcel Number 17343220240000
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Water Source Lake Michigan
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Sewer Public Sewer
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Architectural Style Victorian
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MLS Status Contingent
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Co List Agent MLS ID MRD886013
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Days On Market 93
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Fire Places Total 11
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Cumulative Days On Market 93
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Tax Annual Amount 16214.12
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Cooling Central Air
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Heating Natural Gas,Forced Air,Baseboard,Radiant,Sep Heating Systems - 2+
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Appliances Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
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Parking Features Side Driveway,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
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Directions East or West on 35th South on Michigan to property
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Association Fee Frequency Not Applicable
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Exterior Features Balcony
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Interior Features In-Law Floorplan,Beamed Ceilings,Open Floorplan
Address
Open on Google Maps- Address 3736 S Michigan Avenue
- City Chicago
- State/county IL
- Zip/Postal Code 60653
- Country United States
Overview
- Single Family
- 8
- 10
- 3
- 11108 Sq Ft
- 1890
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