639 W 48th St Chicago, IL 60609
Back of the Yards NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,172/month
Highlights
- Popular Property
- Laundry Room
- Central Air
- Living Room
- 1-Story Property
- Dining Room
About This Home
Charming 3-bedroom Chicago home with timeless character, great potential, and a newer 2-car garage added by the current owner. Bright living and dining areas. The home needs work and is ideal for an investor or buyer ready to bring their vision to life. Conveniently located near parks, shops, and public transit-just minutes from Guaranteed Rate Field for White Sox fans. Easy access to I-90/94 and low taxes make this a smart opportunity for the right buyer.
Listing Agent
Priscilla Jaimes
Redfin Corporation Brokerage Phone: (224) 699-5002 License #475172958 Listed on: 11/12/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,411
Year Built
- Built in 1893
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 124.9x24
Interior Spaces
- 940 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Partial Basement
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Steam
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $1,410 | $11,000 | $1,800 | $9,200 |
| 2023 | $1,353 | $10,000 | $2,850 | $7,150 |
| 2022 | $1,353 | $10,000 | $2,850 | $7,150 |
| 2021 | $1,341 | $10,000 | $2,850 | $7,150 |
| 2020 | $966 | $7,439 | $2,850 | $4,589 |
| 2019 | $990 | $8,359 | $2,850 | $5,509 |
| 2018 | $973 | $8,359 | $2,850 | $5,509 |
| 2017 | $1,194 | $8,920 | $2,550 | $6,370 |
| 2016 | $1,286 | $8,920 | $2,550 | $6,370 |
| 2015 | $1,154 | $8,920 | $2,550 | $6,370 |
| 2014 | $1,291 | $9,527 | $2,400 | $7,127 |
| 2013 | $1,254 | $9,527 | $2,400 | $7,127 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2025 11/12/25 | For Sale | $199,900 | -- | $213 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $225,000 | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Warranty Deed | $155,000 | Cti |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $225,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $124,000 | Fannie Mae Freddie Mac |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12511076
APN: 20-09-106-014-0000
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