NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3617 S Prairie Ave Chicago, IL 60653

Bronzeville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $527,000 - $603,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,726 Sq Ft
$206/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 31, 2023

Last sale price $535,000 $196 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,580/month

Highlights

  • Property is near a park
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Anderson Park

About This Home

As of May 2023

Enjoy life in your own 2023 newly remodeled, grand historic 4 bedroom, 3.1 bath Victorian home with the charm of craftsman details and the convenience of modern living. This Bronzeville gem located on highly desirable Prairie Street has been lovingly restored to its former glory. 2023 REMODEL INCLUDES NEW PAINT, NEW HARDWOOD FLOORS, NEW LIGHTING, NEW TILE, NEW BASEMENT BATH, NEW BASEMENT TILE, REFINISHED WHITE KITCHEN CABINETS, NEW QUARTZ COUNTERS, NEW SS APPLIANCES. 2023 UPDATES TO ROOF, GUTTERS, WINDOWS, TUCKPOINTING, PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL HAVE BEEN MADE AS WELL. A grand staircase with hand carved balusters, 11 foot ceilings, hardwood floors, original ceramic tile mosaic floors, large picture windows with separate transom windows, four decorative fireplaces and much of the original millwork will provide you a "one of a kind" place to call your own. Kitchen also boasts a center island, large pantry and a separate private staircase directly to second floor. Huge living room, dining room and family room along with kitchen and powder room on first floor. Master suite with separate closets and large master bath with whirlpool tub. Finished basement with huge recreational room and full bath. In-law living with separate exterior basement access door is an option. Newer garage. Private, fenced backyard with concrete patio.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rachel Frenzel

HomeSmart Realty Group License #475178663 Listed on: 04/28/2023

HomeSmart Realty Group

Co-Listed By

James Kolar

HomeSmart Realty Group License #471004472

Last Buyer's Agent

Leroy Viamille

Mills Realty Inc License #471006566

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,177

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 3,093

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off Alley Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,726 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Ceiling height of 10 feet or more
  • Skylights
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Lot Dimensions are 25x125
  • Property is near a park

Community Details

  • Bronzeville Subdivision, Victorian Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,177

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Row House, Victorian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Bronzeville
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Ceiling - 10 Foot, Ceiling - 9 Foot, Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
  • LivingArea: 2726
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Foyer, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2726
  • Basement Description: Finished,Exterior Access
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Other
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 535000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Off Alley
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 25X125
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5177.33
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2022
Sold by
Intercounty Judicial Sales Cor
Bought by
V & T Investment Corporation
Current Estimated Value
$560,395

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2003
Sold by
Phoenix Joseph D
Bought by
Lacoste Deborah

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$262,500
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2002
Sold by
Windham Ocie and Windham Stephanie
Bought by
Phoenix Joseph D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$288,000
Interest Rate
9.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2001
Sold by
Johnson Randall M and Johnson Marva G
Bought by
Windham Ocie and Windham Stephanie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
9%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2001
Sold by
Johnson Marva G
Bought by
Johnson Marva G and Johnson Randall M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
9%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
V & T Investment Corporation $301,000 None Listed On Document
Lacoste Deborah $350,000 Multiple
Phoenix Joseph D $360,000 --
Windham Ocie $60,000 --
Johnson Marva G -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lacoste Deborah $520,000
Previous Owner Lacoste Deborah $20,800
Previous Owner Lacoste Deborah $45,660
Previous Owner Lacoste Deborah $43,000
Previous Owner Lacoste Deborah $403,750
Previous Owner Lacoste Deborah $262,500
Previous Owner Phoenix Joseph D $288,000
Previous Owner Windham Ocie $25,000
Previous Owner Windham Ocie $220,000
Closed Lacoste Deborah $87,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/31/2023 05/31/23 Sold $535,000 0.0% $196 / Sq Ft
04/28/2023 04/28/23 Pending -- -- --
04/28/2023 04/28/23 For Sale $535,000 -- $196 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,139 $47,000 $13,485 $33,515
2023 $5,278 $29,000 $10,850 $18,150
2022 $5,278 $29,000 $10,850 $18,150
2021 $5,177 $29,000 $10,850 $18,150
2020 $5,027 $25,668 $9,300 $16,368
2019 $4,978 $28,207 $9,300 $18,907
2018 $4,893 $28,207 $9,300 $18,907
2017 $5,250 $27,761 $7,750 $20,011
2016 $5,060 $27,761 $7,750 $20,011
2015 $4,606 $27,761 $7,750 $20,011
2014 $4,356 $26,046 $6,200 $19,846
2013 $4,259 $26,046 $6,200 $19,846
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Rachel Frenzel

    HomeSmart Realty Group

    (312) 804-2905

    2 in this area

    72 Total Sales

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    James Kolar

    HomeSmart Realty Group

    (773) 988-9308

    2 in this area

    73 Total Sales

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  • Leroy Viamille

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Leroy Viamille

    Mills Realty Inc

    (773) 895-6284

    1 in this area

    81 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11770567

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 17-34-310-035-0000

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60653 Bronzeville

3617 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL

This home is located at 3617 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60653 since 28 April 2023 and is currently estimated at $561,291, approximately $205 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 3617 S Prairie Ave is a home located in Cook County with nearby schools including Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy, Wendell Phillips Academy High School, and Perspectives/IIT Math & Science Academy.

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