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Sold on 04/07/2023
Jerry Brown of Keller Williams ONEChicago

419 E 42nd St, Chicago, IL 60653

  • $649,000

    Last sold 04/07/2023 for $387K

  • 7

    bed

  • 4

    bath

  • 3,500

    Sqft ($111/Sqft)

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About 419 E 42nd St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1893
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 4,918 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
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.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Jerry Brown
Listing Office - Keller Williams ONEChicago
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#11740589 • last updated 3 years ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
MLS # 11740589
Status Closed
SubType 2 Stories
Living Area 3500
Type Detached Single
Lot Size (Acres) 0.1129
Property Tax $ 2202.97
Year Built 1893
Buyer Agent Commission 2.5% - $495, % Of Net Sale Price
HOA Fee $ 0, Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 3
# Half Baths 1
Attic Unfinished
Basement Full, Partially Finished
Dining Room Separate
Total # of Rooms 16
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Wood Burning, Family Room
Exterior
Exterior Frame
Garage Desc Garage Door Opener(s), Detached
# Garage Spaces 2
Driveway Desc Off Alley
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 2
Exterior Features Balcony
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity Circuit Breakers
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Public
Other Equipment Security System
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area CHI - Grand Boulevard
County Cook
Elementary School District 299
Middle School District 299
High School District 299
APN 20032200090000
$649K
Range: $577K-$720K
Last 30 days 
  • Jul 2023
    Public Records
  • Jul 11, 2023 Sold
    $388,000
  • Jul 2023
    mls logo MLS # 11740589
  • Jul 5, 2023 Sold
    $387,900 (-3.0%)
  • Apr 8, 2023 Active
  • Mar 17, 2023 Listed
    $399,995 (-3.1%)
  • Jan 2023
    mls logo MLS # 11656921
  • Jan 29, 2023 Active
  • Nov 16, 2022 Price Change
    $413,000 (-0.5%)
  • Oct 20, 2022 Listed
    $415,000 (-8.8%)
  • Sep 2022
    mls logo MLS # 11638571
  • Sep 30, 2022 Listed
    $455,000 (-8.8%)
  • Aug 2022
    mls logo MLS # 11475351
  • Aug 5, 2022 Listed
    $499,000
  • Jul 2022
    mls logo MLS # 11382458
  • Jul 22, 2022 Hold
  • Jul 7, 2022 Active
  • Apr 22, 2022 Listed
    $499,000
  • 419 E 42nd St
    $387K
  • Grand Boulevard
    $267K -24% y/y
  • 60653
    $349K +11% y/y
  • Chicago
    $369K +5% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
429 E 42nd St, Chicago, IL 60653 $767,000 5/3 2,168 0.02
4201 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60653 $486,000 8/4 3,541 0.02
433 E 42nd St, Chicago, IL 60653 $726,000 5/3 4,323 0.03
424 E 42nd Pl, Chicago, IL 60653 $646,000 3/3 2,302 0.04
437 E 42nd St, Chicago, IL 60653 $497,000 4/2 2,156 0.04
441 E 42nd St, Chicago, IL 60653 $627,000 6/2 3,988 0.04
434 E 42nd Pl, Chicago, IL 60653 $367,000 5/3 2,912 0.04
445 E 42nd St, Chicago, IL 60653 $479,000 6/2 2,062 0.05

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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