$1,200,000

beds

baths

11,108

square ft

3736 S Michigan Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60653

New / MLS #12580025 / Single Family / Douglas

Listing information updated 3/2/2026 at 4:03pm

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 Features

Architecture Style:

Victorian

Exterior Type:

Brick,Stone

Basement:

Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Baseboard, Radiant, Sep Heating Systems - 2+

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Side Driveway,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

11,108

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

In-Law Floorplan, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan

External Features:

Balcony, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

16x19 - Main

Dining Room:

16x19 - Main

Kitchen:

17x23 - Main

Family Room:

27x31 - Third

Primary Bedroom:

17x25 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

17x13 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

18x16 - Second

4th Bedroom:

17x16 - Second

Bedroom 5:

19x22 - Third Level

Bedroom 6:

17x18 - Third Level

Foyer:

14x15 - Main Level

Den:

12x13 - Main Level

Sitting Room:

12x12 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$16,214

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60653

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Architecture Style:

Victorian

Exterior Type:

Brick,Stone

Basement:

Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Baseboard, Radiant, Sep Heating Systems - 2+

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Side Driveway,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

11,108

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

In-Law Floorplan, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan

External Features:

Balcony, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

16x19 - Main

Dining Room:

16x19 - Main

Kitchen:

17x23 - Main

Family Room:

27x31 - Third

Primary Bedroom:

17x25 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

17x13 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

18x16 - Second

4th Bedroom:

17x16 - Second

Bedroom 5:

19x22 - Third Level

Bedroom 6:

17x18 - Third Level

Foyer:

14x15 - Main Level

Den:

12x13 - Main Level

Sitting Room:

12x12 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$16,214

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60653

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: Compass

Listing Office Phone: 773.482.1917

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