Muddy Waters House is a house in Chicago, Illinois. Built in 1891.
Location: 4339 South Lake Park Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Verified facts
- Located in North Kenwood, Chicago
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2662, SRC-2663 - Built in 1891
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2662, SRC-2664 - Historic designation: Chicago Landmark
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2662, SRC-2663, SRC-3842, SRC-3843 - two-flat building_type
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-5031, SRC-3843, SRC-3842, SRC-7601
Evidence & sources
- SRC-2662 — Commission on Chicago Landmarks, Muddy Waters House Landmark Designation Report (Final, adopted Aug 5, 2021) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2663 — Block Club Chicago, "Blues Legend Muddy Waters' Former Home Is Now A Chicago Landmark" (Tier 2, news_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2664 — Chicago YIMBY, "City Council Approves Landmark Designation Of Muddy Waters House" (Tier 2, news_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3842 — wttw.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3843 — preservationchicago.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5031 — Muddy Waters MOJO Museum — About (Tier 2, primary_official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7601 — WBEZ Chicago — What's That Building? Muddy Waters house (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Privately owned — not open to the public. Muddy Waters' former home, a Chicago Landmark. Being developed as the Muddy Waters MOJO Museum; official site still describes it as the 'future home' and it is under renovation, not yet open to the public. Contact info@mojomuseum.com.
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Muddy Waters House?
Muddy Waters House is a private residence and is not open to the public. Please respect the owners' privacy and do not trespass.
Where is Muddy Waters House located?
Muddy Waters House is located in Chicago, Illinois.