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Property Description
Welcome to 638 N Lotus Ave, a beautifully renovated 5-bedroom, 2-bath home with approximately 2,200 sq ft above grade. Fully rebuilt from the studs, this home features a modern open-concept layout, high ceilings, stylish finishes, and a custom kitchen with quality cabinetry, countertops, fixtures, and lighting. Enjoy beautifully updated bathrooms, spacious bedrooms, and a huge unfinished basement with excellent ceiling height for storage or future expansion. Major updates include new plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roof, siding, windows, insulation, flooring, doors, trim, lighting, and fresh paint. Turnkey, modern, and move-in ready! ** AGENTS READY BROKER REMARKS FOR FURTHER DETAILS **
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 638 N Lotus Ave
General
- Price: $400,000
- Taxes: $1,582 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12739496
- Updated: 9/5/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Electric
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Austin
- County: Cook
- Township: Hyde Park
- Driving Directions: North on Central Park to Chicago, East on Chicago to Lotus, South on Lotus to property
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
- Elementary School: Howe Elementary School
- Middle School: Orr Community Academy High Schoo
- High School: Orr Community Academy High Schoo
- Private School: Orr Community Academy High Schoo
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 2,200
- Sq. Ft. Source: Builder
- Year Built: 1890
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2026
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 30 x 160
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1890
- Tax Amount: $1,582
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 16091080160000
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Schools
Schools serving 638 N Lotus Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Howe Elementary School, Chicago, IL 720 North Lorel Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644 | PK-8 | 0.2 mi |
Orr Academy High School 730 North Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60624 | 9-12 | 1.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 638 N Lotus Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/02/2026
Listed
$400,000
1500%
MLS
5/05/2025
Sold
$25,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 638 N Lotus Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$1,582
—
-100%
2023
$1,582
3%
$7,500
—
2022
$1,543
2%
$7,500
—
2021
$1,508
-59%
$7,500
-55%
2020
$3,697
—
$16,597
-10%
2019
$3,705
2%
$18,442
—
2018
$3,643
18%
$18,442
29%
2017
$3,087
7%
$14,341
—
2016
$2,872
9%
$14,341
—
2015
$2,628
2%
$14,341
4%
2014
$2,569
2%
$13,845
—
2013
$2,518
1%
$13,845
—
2012
$2,484
—
$13,845
—
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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638 N Lotus Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644 (MLS# 12739496) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 638 N Lotus Avenue is currently listed for $400,000 and was received on September 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 638 N Lotus Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Austin? You can browse all Austin real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

