Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/02/2026
Listed
$1,200,000
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Property Description
Step back into the 19th century with this architectural masterpiece. Located in Chicago's historic Bronzeville neighborhood, this original Griffiths-Burroughs home, built in 1890, offers a rare combination of Gilded Age grandeur and significant investment potential. This amazing home will take you back to the 18th century with its amazing Grand Stairway and Chandeliers and stunning woodwork, Huge Pocket Doors, and historic design all kept in tack. With so many possibilities for you to restore and design this home into your own. The main home has 6 bedrooms/ 6 baths plus 11 fireplaces and is 3 levels with a Grand stairway and views of the city from the Grand Ballroom on the top floor. On the ground level are 2 separate living quarters one is a 3 bed 1 bath and the other a 2 bed and 1 bath currently rented in addition to that is the attached Guest House with a separate address of 3738 which is under the same pin number as the main home and has 2 bed/2 bath and is 2 stories high also currently rented out.Bringing the Home with a Total of 13 Bedrooms and 10 Bathrooms!!! The building was tuck pointed 5 years ago and the roof done 2 years ago along with the 3 car garage.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 3736 S Michigan Ave
General
- Price: $1,200,000
- Taxes: $16,214 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12580025
- Updated: Today (3/2/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Interior Features: In-Law Floorplan, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 11
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Den/Library, Dining Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Electric
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 10
- Full Bathrooms: 10
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink, Full Body Spray Shower, Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 8
Additional Information
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Side Driveway, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Douglas
- County: Cook
- Township: South Chicago
- Driving Directions: East or West on 35th South on Michigan to property
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: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Baseboard, Radiant, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Victorian
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Construction: Brick, Stone
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Doors: Pocket Door(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 11,108
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1890
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Guest House
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 200
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1890
- Tax Amount: $16,214.12
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 17343220240000
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Schools
Schools serving 3736 S Michigan Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy 249 East 37th Street, Chicago, IL 60653 | K-8 | 0.2 mi |
Phillips Academy High School 244 East Pershing Road, Chicago, IL 60653 | 12-11 | 0.2 mi |
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School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 3736 S Michigan Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 3736 S Michigan Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$17,691
76%
$86,889
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2022
$10,058
-44%
$86,889
-6%
2021
$17,999
-3%
$92,572
8%
2020
$18,480
131%
$86,057
-12%
2019
$8,016
169%
$97,792
—
2018
$2,983
—
$97,792
36%
2017
$2,985
12%
$71,916
—
2016
$2,668
-79%
$71,916
—
2015
$12,698
472%
$71,916
25%
2014
$2,221
-78%
$57,698
-2%
2013
$10,235
462%
$58,906
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2012
$1,822
—
$58,906
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- Updated 7 days ago
- 6Beds
- 6Total Baths
- 3,750Sq. Ft.
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- Active
- Updated 5 days ago
- 3Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 1,342Sq. Ft.
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- Active
- Updated 4 days ago
- 6Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 1,570Sq. Ft.
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- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 5Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,786Sq. Ft.
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- Active
- Updated 4 hours ago
- 3Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 3,241Sq. Ft.
- Condo / Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 14 hours ago
- 3Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 1,775Sq. Ft.
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3736 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653 (MLS# 12580025) is a Single Family property with 8 bedrooms and 10 full bathrooms. 3736 S Michigan Avenue is currently listed for $1,200,000 and was received on March 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 3736 S Michigan 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.