639 W 48th Street, Chicago IL 60609
$179,900

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Property Description

Charming 3-bedroom Chicago home with timeless character, great potential, and a newer 2-car garage added by the current owner. Bright living and dining areas. The home needs work and is ideal for an investor or buyer ready to bring their vision to life. Conveniently located near parks, shops, and public transit-just minutes from Guaranteed Rate Field for White Sox fans. Easy access to I-90/94 and low taxes make this a smart opportunity for the right buyer. Property sold as-is, seller will make no repairs.

Features & Information

Key Details

  • List Price $179,900
  • Property Taxes $1,599
  • Square Feet 0
  • Year Built 1893
  • Status New
  • Market Time 2

Rooms

  • Total Rooms 6
  • Number of Bedrooms 3
  • Number of Bathrooms 1
  • Primary Bedroom

  • Room Size 10X7
  • Floor Level Main
  • Primary Bathroom None
  • Bedroom 2

  • Room Size 9X7
  • Floor Level Main
  • Bedroom 3

  • Room Size 6X13
  • Floor Level Main
  • Living Room

  • Room Size 13X11
  • Floor Level Main
  • Dining Room

  • Room Size 13X11
  • Floor Level Main
  • Kitchen

  • Room Size 15X11
  • Floor Level Main

Interior Features

  • Heating & Cooling

  • Heating Type Steam
  • Air Conditioning Central Air

Exterior Features

  • Building Information

  • Age of Building 100+ Years
  • Exposure North,South
  • Recent Rehab No
  • Parking

  • # of Cars 1.5

Location

  • County Cook
  • Township Lake
  • Corporate Limits Chicago
  • Directions to Property W 47th St; Left Onto S Union Ave; Left Onto W 48th St
  • Schools

  • Elementary School District 299
  • Junior High District 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Property Taxes

  • Tax 1598.83
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Tax Exemptions Homeowner
  • Parcel Identification Number 20091060140000
  • Lot Information

  • Lot Size Less Than .25 Acre

Listed by Marina Collazo for Redfin Corporation | Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 9/13/2026 10:32 AM. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

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One of Chicago’s oldest neighborhoods, Canaryville offers a well-kept residential enclave on the city’s south side. Bordered by the city’s industrial scene, this long-standing community is known best for its expansive dining scene—from classic Chicago pizza eateries to old school taverns, Canaryville’s restaurant options are endless. Rooting for your favorite south side team? With Guaranteed Rate Field nearby, baseball fans will always feel at home in the neighborhood. Looking to expand your cultural horizons? Located in nearby Bronzeville, the Harold Washington Cultural Center boasts a plethora of entertainment options from concerts and poetry readings to live theater that cannot be missed.

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