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Sold on 12/15/2017
Jeffrey Lowe of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff

838 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL 60657

$1,200,000

Last sold 12/15/2017 after 141 Days

  • 3

    bed

  • 2.2

    bath

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About 838 W Wolfram St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1889
HOA fee $0/month
Parking 3 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Charming victorian home situated on an extra-wide 31 foot lot on quiet, one-way wolfram street in the alcott school district featuring incredible outdoor space and a 3 car garage! Unique floor plan with main level featuring a foyer, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths including a large master suite with oversized jacuzzi and separate shower, open and lofty second floor living space featuring a generous formal living room and dining room including limestone fireplace leading to a huge kitchen/great room combo with vaulted ceilings and skylights leading to an amazing deck with pergola, lower level/basement includes additional recreation/play room, office, laundry and abundant storage space. This home also enjoys beautifully landscaped front, side and rear yards!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Jeffrey Lowe
Listing Office - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#09703162 • last updated 8 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 7 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air, Zoned
Heating Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Levels/Style Brownstone
MLS # 9703162
Type Detached Single
Property Tax $ 17011
Master HOA Fee No
Year Built 1889
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Other Room(s) Office, Other, Foyer, Recreation Rm, Terrace, Mud, Deck, Great Rm, Storage, Eating Area, Great Room, Recreation Room, Foyer, Office, Storage, Deck, Terrace, Other, Mud Room
Dining Room Separate
Basement Finished, Full, English
Attic Full, Pull Down Stair
Total # of Rooms 10
Kitchen Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet
# Fireplaces 3
Accessibility Features No
Appliances Oven-Double, Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room, Other
Interior Features Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors
Exterior
Exterior Features Balcony, Deck, Patio, Dog Run And/or Invisible Fence
Foundation Brick, Concrete
Exterior Brick
Roof Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 3
Garage Desc Detached
Lot Desc Oversized Chicago Lot
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public
Water Source Lake Michigan
Electricity Circuit Breakers
Location
County Cook
Elementary School ALCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Middle School ALCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
High School District 299
Elementary School District 299
Middle School District 299
High School LINCOLN PARK HIGH SCHOOL
Directions WOLFRAM IS ONE WAY GOING EAST.
APN 14292260220000
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  • Dec 2017
    Public Records
  • Dec 22, 2017 Sold
    $1,200,000
  • Dec 2017
    mls logo MLS # 09703162
  • Dec 20, 2017 Sold
    $1,200,000 (-7.6%)
  • Oct 26, 2017 Pending
    —
  • Oct 9, 2017 Contingent
    —
  • Jul 27, 2017 Listed
    $1,299,000 (-3.8%)
  • Jul 2017
    mls logo MLS # 09606855
  • Jul 27, 2017 Cancelled
    —
  • May 11, 2017 Listed
    —
  • May 11, 2017 Cancelled
    —
  • Apr 26, 2017 Listed
    $1,350,000 (+37.8%)
  • Mar 2009
    mls logo MLS # 06819475
  • Mar 30, 2009 Sold
    $980,000 (+3.4%)
  • Mar 5, 2008 Listed
    $1,050,000 (-8.7%)
  • Dec 2008
    Public Records
  • Dec 15, 2008 Sold
    $948,000 (-9.7%)
  • Oct 2007
    mls logo MLS # 06673262
  • Oct 31, 2007 Cancelled
    —
  • Sep 14, 2007 Listed
    $1,150,000 (+0.9%)
  • Sep 2007
    mls logo MLS # 06428581
  • Sep 2, 2007 Expired
    —
  • Mar 5, 2007 Listed
    $1,140,000 (-8.1%)
  • Mar 2007
    mls logo MLS # 06284262
  • Mar 2, 2007 Expired
    —
  • Sep 19, 2006 Listed
    $1,239,900
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $25,688 -0.1%
    $125,064
  • 2022
    $25,723 +2.3%
    $125,064
  • 2021
    $25,149 +20.1%
    $125,064 +33.02%
  • 2020
    $20,945 -13.1%
    $94,021 -21.65%
  • 2019
    $24,109 +1.7%
    $120,000
  • 2018
    $23,704 +31.0%
    $120,000 +37.25%
  • 2017
    $18,094 +6.4%
    $87,430
  • 2016
    $17,011 +4.7%
    $87,430 -4.27%
  • 2015
    $16,254 +15.8%
    $91,326
  • 2014
    $14,039 +2.1%
    —
  • 2013
    $13,750
    —
  • 838 W Wolfram St
    $1.2M
  • Lake View
    $560K +4% y/y
  • 60657
    $625K -2% y/y
  • Chicago
    $369K +3% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
836 W Wolfram St #1, Chicago, IL 60657 $2,236,000 6/4 2,976 0.01
842 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL 60657 $2,546,000 6/3 4,230 0.01
848 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL 60657 $2,007,000 4/2 2,582 0.02
830 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL 60657 $2,904,000 6/4 2,671 0.02
850 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL 60657 $2,429,000 4/4 3,078 0.02
852 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL 60657 $2,246,000 3/3 3,200 0.03
839 W George St, Chicago, IL 60657 $2,019,000 6/2 2,464 0.03
843 W George St, Chicago, IL 60657 $5,001,000 6/6 7,171 0.03

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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9/10
Alcott College Prep
public Grades PK, K-8
Chicago Public Schools
9/10
Lincoln Park High School
public Grades 9-12
Chicago Public Schools
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