3736 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 New Beginnings
Listed by: michael giliano, tanya karlson
Office: compass
MLS#:12580025
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$1,200,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$108.03
About this home
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....
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Home facts
- Year built:1890
- Listing ID #:12580025
- Updated:April 24, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:8
- Total bathrooms:10
- Full bathrooms:10
- Rooms Total:17
- Dining Description:Separate Dining Room
- Bathrooms Description:Double Sinks, Full Body Spray Shower, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Whirlpool
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Kitchen, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Finished, Full
- Living area:11,108 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Baseboard, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Radiant, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt
- Year built:1890
- Building area:11,108 sq. ft.
- Lot Features:Corner Lot
- Architectural Style:Victorian
- Exterior Features:Balcony
- Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter
- Levels:3 Story
Utilities
- Water:Lake Michigan
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,200,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$108.03
- Tax amount:$16,214 (2024)
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
- Amenities:Ceiling Fan(s)
Parking
- Total parking spaces:3
- Parking description:Detached Garage, Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:3
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