8844 S Pleasant Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

Chicago
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8844 S Pleasant Avenue,Chicago, IL 60643
$1,200,000
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  • 5 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 5,000 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: michele pettiford
Office: @properties christie's international real estate
MLS#:12689029
Source:MLSNI

Price summary

  • Price:$1,200,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$240

About this home

Beyond a Home-An Estate with a Story to Tell | Built and designed by the Hetherington Architects in 1927, the home blends architectural significance, captivating historical ownership, and modern livability. Set on an expansive lot with an additional side parcel, this remarkable home encompasses over 5,000 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half baths. The home's history is deeply intertwined with some of the most fascinating chapters of Chicago's past. Early owner Oscar Arnold, VP of General Motors, and the property itself played a role in the investigation surrounding the Great Train Robbery of 1928. In 1930, the residence was purchased by John Bain, one of Chicago's most prominent bankers, whose financial empire once included ownership of twelve banks throughout the region. Bain was also known as the personal banker to Al Capone, placing the home at the crossroads of Chicago's banking, business, and cultural history during one of the city's most storied eras. Inside, this...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1927
  • Listing ID #:12689029
  • Updated:July 02, 2026 at 11:02 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:6
  • Full bathrooms:4
  • Half bathrooms:2
  • Rooms Total:14
  • Dining Description:Breakfast Room, Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Basement Description:Finished, Full
  • Living area:5,000 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Zoned
  • Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas, Radiator(s)

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Slate
  • Year built:1927
  • Building area:5,000 sq. ft.
  • Lot Features:Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Mature Trees
  • Architectural Style:Tudor
  • Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels:2 Story

Schools

  • High school:Morgan Park High School
  • Middle school:Kellogg Elementary School
  • Elementary school:Kellogg Elementary School

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,200,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$240
  • Tax amount:$15,925 (2024)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:2
  • Parking description:Asphalt, Attached Garage, Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2
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