3736 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60653

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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.

Features

• Property Type: Single Family Home
• Sub Type: Detached Single
• Listing Status: Active
• County/Area: Cook County
• Zip Code: 60653
• Year Built: 1890
• Age: 100+ Years
• School District: 299
• Sq.Ft.: 11,108 sq ft
• Style: Victorian
• Stories: 3 Story
• Total Rooms: 17
• Bedrooms: 8
• Full Baths: 10
• Basement: Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
• Garage: 3 Car
• # of Parking Spaces: 3
• Fireplace: Electric, 11
• Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
• Baths: 10
• View: No
• Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
• Assessor Square Footage: 11108
• Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
• Bath Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink, Full Body Spray Shower, Soaking Tub
• Bedrooms Possible: 8
• Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
• Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
• Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
• Cooling: Central Air
• Dining Room: Separate
• Directions: East or West on 35th South on Michigan to property
• Door Features: Pocket Door(s)
• East: 200
• Electric: Circuit Breakers
• Exterior Features: Balcony
• Fencing: Fenced
• Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Den/Library, Dining Room, Great Room, Kitchen
• Flooring: Hardwood
• Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
• General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
• Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Baseboard, Radiant, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
• Interior Features: In-Law Floorplan, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan
• Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
• Laundry Features: Upper Level, In Unit
• Living Area Source: Assessor
• Lot Features: Corner Lot
• Main Type: Residential
• Master Association Fee: No
• Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
• Other Structures: Guest House
• Parking Features: Side Driveway, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
• Patio And Porch Features: Deck
• Roof: Asphalt
• Rooms: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Foyer, Den, Sitting Room, Office, Kitchen, Great Room, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 8
• Sewer: Public Sewer
• South: 3736
• Special Conditions Details: List Broker Must Accompany
• Special Service Area: N
• Tax Annual Amount: 16214.12
• Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
• Tax Year: 2024
• Township: South Chicago
• Type Detached: 3 Stories
• Virtual Tour Date: 2026-02-28T21:23:33
• Water Source: Lake Michigan
• Window Features: Screens