Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/27/2026
Listed
$574,900
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$574,900 Contingent
Property Description
Grand 3500+ square foot 5 bedroom 4.1 bathroom 3-story greystone in the historic Douglas community ready for its new owner with a vision! Located on a tree-line street and a very walkable community, this estate features incredible original woodwork throughout, a formal living room and dining room with fireplaces and sliding wood pocket doors, hardwood floors, 5 total fireplaces, an eat-in kitchen with oak cabinets and a main level office with a fireplace and 1/2 bath. The second floor has three spacious bedrooms including a primary bedroom with two closets and en suite bathroom with jacuzzi. The third floor has endless possibilities with 4th and 5th bedrooms and a sitting room waiting for your creative ideas! The finished basement has a lower level family room with bar, full bath, laundry room, storage room and utility room. Close to 5000+ total square feet of potential living space throughout including the basement! The spacious rear fenced yard has a large deck and plenty of space to build up to a 2.5-car garage and still have plenty of space for relaxation and entertaining. This home won't last long! Short distance from the lakefront, public transportation, schools, restaurants, Rate Field, McCormick Place, I-94, Lake Shore Drive, IIT, Illinois College of Optometry, parks, shopping and more! Well maintained but being sold "as is".
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 3640 S Prairie Ave
General
- Price: $574,900
- Taxes: $8,813 (2024)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12654600
- Updated: 5/27/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Interior Features: Dry Bar, 1st-Floor Bedroom
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Other, Bedroom, Dining Room, Gas Log
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Location
- Area: CHI - Douglas
- County: Cook
- Township: Hyde Park
- Subdivision: Bronzeville
- Driving Directions: 35th Street E/W to Prairie Avenue South to Address.
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Radiant
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Greystone
- Architectural Style: Greystone
- Construction: Stone
- Exterior Const.: Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 3,488
- Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
- Year Built: 1892
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Standard Chicago Lot
- Lot Dimensions: 31 x 128
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1892
- Tax Amount: $8,813.05
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 17343090890000
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Schools
Schools serving 3640 S Prairie Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy 249 East 37th Street, Chicago, IL 60653 | K-8 | 0.1 mi |
Phillips Academy High School 244 East Pershing Road, Chicago, IL 60653 | 12-11 | 0.2 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 3640 S Prairie Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 3640 S Prairie Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$7,342
3%
$38,000
—
2022
$7,135
2%
$38,000
—
2021
$6,993
7%
$38,000
17%
2020
$6,528
1%
$32,408
-9%
2019
$6,466
2%
$35,614
—
2018
$6,356
6%
$35,614
14%
2017
$5,989
4%
$31,196
—
2016
$5,748
10%
$31,196
—
2015
$5,236
19%
$31,196
18%
2014
$4,409
-7%
$26,334
-8%
2013
$4,718
1%
$28,573
—
2012
$4,680
—
$28,573
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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3640 S Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653 (MLS# 12654600) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 3640 S Prairie Avenue is currently listed for $574,900 and was received on May 27, 2026. Want to learn more about 3640 S Prairie Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Douglas? You can browse all Douglas real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.