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Last Sold Price
5 beds5,632 sqft$138/sqft
1936 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Single FamilyProperty Type
3,005 sq ftLot Size
1890Year Built
$138/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Nestled in one of the city's most diverse and vibrant neighborhoods; this sophisticated urban oasis boasts hardwood floors, numerous upgrades, and a sound system wired throughout the sprawling 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom floor plan. Find additional live/work/play, laundry and storage spaces across 3 levels, PLUS a BONUS 4th floor loft/workshop, for more than 5,600 sf of livable interior space! Outdoor areas include a fenced front/back yard, 3 XL balconies, and 2 parking spaces. Bedrooms and laundry rooms...Nestled in one of the city's most diverse and vibrant neighborhoods; this sophisticated urban oasis boasts hardwood floors, numerous upgrades, and a sound system wired throughout the sprawling 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom floor plan. Find additional live/work/play, laundry and storage spaces across 3 levels, PLUS a BONUS 4th floor loft/workshop, for more than 5,600 sf of livable interior space! Outdoor areas include a fenced front/back yard, 3 XL balconies, and 2 parking spaces. Bedrooms and laundry rooms are located on lower level and 2nd floor. Level 2 also offers one of three family/living rooms centered around a gas burning fireplace with a vintage mantelpiece, offset by the wet bar. King-sized primary suite features full bath with heated floors, jetted tub, and a walk-in-closet. Brazilian cherrywood floors sprawl across the expansive formal living room, dining area, and beyond the chef's kitchen; boasting a tantalizing amount of space for entertaining on the main floor. Lowest level was originally an apartment and offers front and rear access, making it a great option for au-pair's quarters, in-law arrangement, or income-producing tenants. Lowest level was originally an apartment and offers front and rear access, making it a great option for au-pair's quarters, in-law arrangement, or income-producing tenants ~1-block from Thalia Hall and 18th Street restaurants including S. K. Y., 5 Rabanitos, HaiSous, La Mejikana, and La Luna, and centrally positioned to Rush, the medical district, UIC. 15 minutes to Lurie Children's, Northwestern and University of Chicago.

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    • Listed by: Alys Baldwin 773.550.8050 alys@virtue.realty • Virtue Realty, LLC
    Listing closed: 12/18/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12150315

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $655,000

    Avg days on market

    7

    Sale-to-list ratio

    103.5%

    Chicago, IL

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    Property Information for 1936 South Racine Avenue

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $9,850 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 4+ Stories
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: CHI - Lower West Side
    • Township: Lake
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1890
    • Lot Size: 0.07 AC / 3,005 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 299
    • Elementary School: Perez Elementary School
    • High School District: 299
    • High School: Juarez High School
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Parking: Space/s
    • Parking Details: Off Alley, Off Street, Alley Access, Rear/Side Entry
    • Parking On Site: true
    • Parking Ownership: Owned
    Location and General Information
    • Front Exposure: East, West, City
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    • Additional Parcels: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 12
    • Bedrooms Total: 5
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool
    • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
    • Basement Type: None
    • Bedrooms Possible: 5
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: None
    • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room
    • Room Type: Library, Office, Bonus Room, Walk In Closet, Storage, Bedroom 5, Mud Room, Utility Room-2nd Floor, Utility Room-Lower Level
    • Num of Baths: 3.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 3 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Deck, Patio, Stamped Concrete Patio
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: Yes
    • Rehab Year: 2019
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • Type Detached: 3 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Sidewalks
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 24.5 X 125
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Concrete,Off Alley
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
    • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Historical District
    • North Coordinate: 0
    • South Coordinate: 1936
    • East Coordinate: 0
    • West Coordinate: 1200
    • Living Area Source: Estimated
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 0
    • Photos Count: 48
    • Rural: N
    • OpenHouse Count: 0
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Additional Media Type 1: 3D Tour
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X14
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10X10
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X9
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Lower
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X14
    Bedroom #5 Information
    • 5th Bedroom Level: Lower
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5
    • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 10X12
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 11X22
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Lower
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 15X15
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 8X17
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Lower
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 10X11
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 15X26
    Walk In Closet 1 Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Walk In Closet
    • Dimensions: 5X8
    Storage Room 1 Information
    • Room Level: Lower
    • Room Type: Storage
    • Dimensions: 6X9
    Mud Room Information
    • Room Level: Lower
    • Room Type: Mud Room
    • Dimensions: 10X12
    Office Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Office
    • Dimensions: 7X9
    Bonus Room Information
    • Room Level: Fourth
    • Room Type: Bonus Room
    • Dimensions: 18X62
    Utility Room 2nd Floor Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Utility Room-2nd Floor
    • Dimensions: 6X10
    Utility Room Lower Level Information
    • Room Level: Lower
    • Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
    • Dimensions: 6X10
    Library Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Library
    • Dimensions: 7X10

    Property History for 1936 South Racine Avenue

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Dec 18, 2024

    Sold

    MRED #12150315

    $780,000
    Nov 27, 2024

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1547808408

    $780,000

    +4.0% / yr

    Oct 30, 2024

    Pending

    MRED #12150315

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    12/18/2024

    Sold

    MRED #12150315

    $780,000
    11/27/2024

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1547808408

    $780,000

    +4.0% / yr

    10/30/2024

    Pending

    MRED #12150315

    For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

    Public Records for 1936 South Racine Avenue

    Taxable ValueLand$11,189Additions$61,811Total$73,000
    Tax Record2023$9,850 ($821 / month)
    Home Facts
    Baths4Total Finished SqFt5,302 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,302 SqFtStories3Lot Size3,024 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1888Year Renovated1890ZoningC1-2CountyCOOKAPN17-20-326-033-0000

    Schools near 1936 South Racine Avenue

    This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Public - 9 to 12
    Charter - K to 8
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Perez Elementary School
    PublicPK to 8

    Juarez Community Academy High School
    Public9 to 12

    Chicago Academy Adv Tech High School
    Public9 to 12

    Acero Charter - Bartolome De Las Casas
    CharterK to 8

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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