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419 E 42nd Street

Chicago, IL 60653

7 beds
4 baths
3,500 sqft
4,918 sqft lot
$110 per sqft
1893 build
– on site

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Attention rehabbers and developers seeking a prime investment opportunity in Bronzeville! This impressive, multi-level historic home is begging for your touch and expertise. Ideally located just minutes from downtown and two blocks from the train station, the property is nestled in a well-maintained neighborhood with a thriving community spirit. With a generous and flexible floor plan spanning four distinct levels, this home is bursting with potential. The first floor boasts an elegant foyer, a grand staircase, a formal dining room, a living room with a fireplace, a parlor room, a half bath, and a beautifully updated kitchen. Upstairs, the second floor is a blank slate, featuring four spacious bedrooms, including a master suite with an en-suite bath and laundry room and the option to add an additional full bathroom. The third floor offers even more possibilities with two more bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a vast den that opens onto a balcony. The floor also contains roughed-in plumbing from a previous kitchen, providing an opportunity for easy conversion. The fully finished basement has a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, sitting area, storage space, and separate entrance, making it perfect for an in-law suite for multi-generational families or an Airbnb. Retaining much of its original charm, this home showcases exquisite woodwork, moldings, soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, and vintage fixtures. With the right vision and some TLC, this gem of a property will truly shine and provide a fantastic return on investment. The owner is selling the home AS-IS, making it perfect for a Conventional, Cash, or FHA 203k buyer. Don't miss out on the boundless potential of this grand historic home! Schedule a viewing today and start planning your remarkable transformation.

Listing courtesy of MRED / Keller Williams ONEChicago as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 11740589 —

The Building

Year Built:

1893
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Basement:

Full
Exterior Features:

Balcony
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Security System
Living Area Source:

Estimated

Interior

Room Type:

Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Den, Kitchen, Bedroom 8, Sitting Room, Office
Rooms Total:

16
Interior Features:

Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, In-Law Arrangement, Second Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning
Fireplace Location:

Family Room
Laundry Features:

Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Multiple Locations

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3500

Location

Directions:

Martin Luther King Dr. North or South to 42nd St., E to 419
Location:

87738
Location:

84130

The Property

Parcel Number:

20032200090000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Dimensions:

40X123
Lot Size Acres:

0.1129
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2021
Tax Annual Amount:

2202.97

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

7
Bedrooms Possible:

8

Baths

Baths:

4
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Built-In Oven, Range Hood

Schools

Elementary School District:

299
Middle Or Junior School District:

299
High School District:

299

The Community

Community Features:

Curbs, Gated, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Garage Type:

Detached
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/5/23 Jul 5, 2023	Sold	MRED	$387,900	-3.0%
4/8/23 Apr 8, 2023	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$399,995
3/21/23 Mar 21, 2023	Listed / Active	MRED	$399,995

House Sold on 7/5/2023

$387,900

Listing provided by broker:

Jerry Brown

Keller Williams ONEChicago

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419 E 42nd Street

Chicago, IL 60653