A mansion in Bronzeville, built in the 19th century for a leading grain dealer and later used as a Black-owned hospital, is on the market for the first time in three decades, sold by a woman who has carefully restored many of its ornate historical finishes.Take a look back into the 19th century with this architectural masterpiece. Located in Chicago’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood, this original home, built in 1890, offers a rare combination of Gilded Age grandeur and significant investment potential. house, a massive brownstone structure, rich with stone details including columns, window pediments and an ornate parapet, is one of the visible old bones that enhance Bronzeville’s appeal. When it was built in 1890, the neighborhood then known as Grand Boulevard was where meatpackers and other prominent people built fancy homes. Adolph J. Lichtstern and his wife, Marion, built this one in 1890. The Chicago Tribune referred to Adolph, or A.J., as “a Board of Trade man and capitalist,” who invested in Chicago real estate alongside his position as one of the nation’s biggest traders in wheat. The Lichtsterns had a summer house in Glencoe, which apparently became their full-time home in the late 1910s. 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.
Property Details
Price:
$1,200,000
MLS #:
MRD12580025
Status:
Active
Beds:
8
Baths:
10
Type:
Single Family
Neighborhood:
chidouglas
Listed Date:
Mar 2, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
11,108
Year Built:
1890
Schools
School District:
299
Interior
Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
10 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
11
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Baseboard, Radiant, Sep Heating Systems – 2+
Interior Features
In-Law Floorplan, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan
Laundry Features
Upper Level, In Unit
Exterior
Architectural Style
Victorian
Community Features
Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Construction Materials
Brick, Stone
Exterior Features
Balcony
Fencing
Fenced
Garage Spaces
3
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Other Structures
Guest House
Parking Features
Side Driveway, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Parking Spots
3
Parking Total
3
Patio And Porch Features
Deck
Roof
Asphalt
Window Features
Screens
Financial
HOA Fee Frequency
Not Applicable
HOA Includes
None
Tax Year
2024
Taxes
$16,214
Listing Agent & Office
Michael Giliano
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