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$1,400,000
20 Days On Site

1653 W North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Pending
5
Beds
3
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
4,204
SqFt
$333
/SqFt
1898
Built
County:
Cook
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of @properties Christie's International Real Estate
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Incredible opportunity to own a truly one-of-a-kind, double-lot home in the heart of Bucktown-perfect for artists, creatives, or anyone seeking a unique live/workspace. Formerly a photo studio and art museum with adjacent living quarters, this 5BR, 3BA single-family home offers bold architectural features and unmatched character throughout. Enter through a private gated entrance with a famous Eduardo Kobra mural into a serene, landscaped urban oasis. The central courtyard-style deck and landscaped yard wrap the home in greenery, creating ideal indoor/outdoor flow. Main-level living includes a dramatic living/dining area with soaring beamed ceilings, a large open kitchen with adjacent family room and double-height ceilings, plus four bedrooms and two full baths. A second-floor addition offers a private bedroom and bath-perfect for guests or a home office. Updated mechanicals and systems, one-car attached garage, and an unfinished basement for storage or expansion. A rare creative retreat in a prime Bucktown location near shops, dining, and transit.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,400,000
Days On Site 
20 Days
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
4,204 sqft
Total Baths 
3
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
N/A
Year Built 
1898
MLS® Number 
12453449
Status 
Pending
Property Tax 
$39,740.43
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Estimated
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
13 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
13 hours agoStatus changed to Pending
3 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
1
Parking 
On SiteAttachedGarage
Parking Spaces 
1
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Interior Features
Appliances 
RangeDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposal
Basement 
UnfinishedFull
Cooling 
Central AirZoned
Electric 
Circuit Breakers
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Living RoomWood Burning
Fireplaces 
1
Heating 
Active SolarNatural GasSolarForced AirRadiantZonedRadiant Floor
Interior 
Entrance FoyerVaulted Ceiling(s)Built-in FeaturesBookcasesBeamed CeilingsOpen Floorplan
Laundry Features 
In UnitSink
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 12X12Level - Main
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 14X8Level - Main
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 12X15Level - Main
Bedroom 5 
Dimensions - 18X13Level - Second
Den 
Dimensions - 14X8Level - Main
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 20X18Level - Main
Family Room 
Dimensions - 16X10Level - Main
Foyer 
Dimensions - 12X13Level - Main
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 19X14Level - MainDescription - Island
Laundry 
Dimensions - 12X6Level - Main
Living Room 
Dimensions - 20X18Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 14X19Level - Main
Sitting Room 
Dimensions - 15X12Level - Main
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
BrickFrame
Patio And Porch 
DeckPatioPorch
Roof 
Asphalt
Community Features
Community Features 
CurbsGatedSidewalksStreet Lights
MLS Area 
CHI - West Town
School District 
Wells Community Academy Senior H
Township 
West Chicago
Schools
School District
Wells Community Academy Senior H
Elementary School
Burr Elementary School
Middle School
Burr Elementary School
High School
Wells Community Academy Senior H
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of @properties Christie's International Real Estate



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