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42
N Central Ave
Chicago, IL
60644
$350,000
1 Bed
1 Bath
52563 ft2
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Field,Details
House Name,J.J. Walser Jr. House (also known as the Walser House)
Current Owner,"PHH Mortgage (The lender acquired the property via foreclosure on Dec 1, 2025)."
History,"Built for printing executive Joseph Jacob Walser Jr. in 1903. It served as a prototype for several other Wright designs, including the Barton House. It was owned for nearly 50 years by Hurley and Anne Teague (1970–2019), who were celebrated stewards of the home."
Age,123 years (Built in 1903)
Region,"Austin neighborhood, West Side of Chicago"
Coordinates,"41.8817∘N, 87.7654∘W"
Condition,"Poor/Critical. Currently listed on ""Most Endangered"" lists due to severe deterioration, including holes in the roof and foundation."
Address,"42 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60644"
Vacant,Yes (Vacant since the passing of Anne Teague in 2019).
Taxes,"Approximately $3,594 (2023 assessment)."
Retail Estimate,"$320,000 – $350,000 (Current market value estimate; however, restoration costs are estimated to exceed $2 million)."
Auction Estimate,"The property sold at a foreclosure auction on December 1, 2025, for $240,000 (bid by the lender)."
Field,Details
House Name,J.J. Walser Jr. House (also known as the Walser House)
Current Owner,"PHH Mortgage (The lender acquired the property via foreclosure on Dec 1, 2025)."
History,"Built for printing executive Joseph Jacob Walser Jr. in 1903. It served as a prototype for several other Wright designs, including the Barton House. It was owned for nearly 50 years by Hurley and Anne Teague (1970–2019), who were celebrated stewards of the home."
Age,123 years (Built in 1903)
Region,"Austin neighborhood, West Side of Chicago"
Coordinates,"41.8817∘N, 87.7654∘W"
Condition,"Poor/Critical. Currently listed on ""Most Endangered"" lists due to severe deterioration, including holes in the roof and foundation."
Address,"42 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60644"
Vacant,Yes (Vacant since the passing of Anne Teague in 2019).
Taxes,"Approximately $3,594 (2023 assessment)."
Retail Estimate,"$320,000 – $350,000 (Current market value estimate; however, restoration costs are estimated to exceed $2 million)."
Auction Estimate,"The property sold at a foreclosure auction on December 1, 2025, for $240,000 (bid by the lender)."
Basic Details
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
52,563 ft2
Year Built
1911
Property Type
House (Single Family Residence)
Current Occupancy
Other
Has HOA
No
Interior Details
Exterior Details
below 
in the upper right
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