Vintage Charm with Modern Luxury

Lovely 4-bedroom home is for sale by owner on a wide 30-ft lot. This home is one block from Bell School and is in one of Chicago’s most charming communities. Explore the endless restaurants/shops/parks within walking distance, meet friendly neighbors and enjoy festive block parties with lots of activities for the kids.

This home boasts historic features and has a vintage Chicago character paired with modern features. Welcome family and friends into your large chef's kitchen with 48" Wolf range, Subzero refrigerator, custom wood cabinets and wood-burning fireplace. Set up the drinks at your spacious beverage station with wine refrigerator and gather friends at the large island and eat-in kitchen area. Host holidays and celebrations in your wide-open living and dining room filled with natural oak woodwork and built-in vintage cabinet. Gather by the fireplace and relax as you enjoy the tree-lined view out your front bay windows. You can also retreat to the primary bedroom suite with its own fireplace, quiet work area and a private deck for morning coffee. The primary bathroom is a spa-like oasis with double sinks, soaking tub and steam shower. The additional three bedrooms offer plenty of room for family members to find their own special space. The lower level includes a Finnish sauna, family room, spacious storage and pantries along with a wine room. Additional luxury features include a den/TV area and reading nook and an expansive outdoor kitchen including wood and gas grills and stone pizza/bread oven. Both front and back gardens are thoughtfully landscaped and include in-ground sprinklers ensuring you a low-maintenance lifestyle.

Property Overview:

  • Property Type: Classic Chicago-style home built in 1913, gut-renovated in 2002, and updated in 2020

  • Location: North Center neighborhood, Chicago, one block from Bell School

  • Asking Price: $1,595,000

  • Square Footage: 3,300 sq ft

  • Lot Size: 30' x 125'

  • 2 car brick garage

  • Fully landscaped including in-ground sprinkler system

  • Taxes: 2024 approximately $21,000

  • 2-zoned AC/Gas forced-air

Highlights include: 9-foot ceilings throughout main two floors, custom woodwork/moldings and hardwood floors

  • Bedrooms: 4 total

  • Primary Bedroom: 22'6" x 25' with a gas fireplace and private sitting area and private workspace and deck/balcony

  • Bedroom 2: 14' x 13'

  • Bedroom 3: 9' x 8'6"

  • Bedroom 4: 17'6" x 8'

  • Bathrooms: 3.5 bathrooms

Key Details

  • Primary Bathroom includes large steam shower, soaking tub, double-sinks, and private WC plus storage for linens and supplies.

  • Guest bathroom 1 in upper level offers separated WC from bathroom with tub/hand-held shower and linen/storage areas

  • Guest bathroom 2 in lower level features a large shower with handheld shower and pedestal sink

  • Large Powder Room on main level

  • 3 Fireplaces: One wood-burning fireplace in the kitchen, one gas fireplace in the living room, and a gas fireplace in the primary bedroom

  • Living/Dining Room: Combined space (24'6" x 23') with a gas fireplace, two bay areas with windows, and a built-in oak hutch (original to the house)

  • Kitchen: Renovated in 2020 includes a 48" Wolf stove with double ovens, a Subzero refrigerator, a Bosch dishwasher, space for a 6-person kitchen table, and a large island (5’x 5 1/2’) with seating for 4 people and many pull-out drawer cabinets. Kitchen has direct access to a private deck

  • Office/ TV room (17’ x 12’) on second level with two large closets for extra storage

  • Sitting/Reading area (8’6” x 9’) on second level surrounded by windows (east-facing)

  • Lower Level Includes

    • Family room measuring 18' x 18 1/2'

    • Bedroom with large closet measuring 17 1/2' x 8'

    • Private Finnish sauna

    • Storage rooms for wine, food pantry/freezer and household supplies

    • Utility room with sink and additional washer/dryer connections

    • Bathroom with large shower

 Additional Features:

  • Large back deck with direct access from kitchen, large bluestone patio with outdoor kitchen

  • Laundry with stacked washer/dryer on the second floor, hook-up for additional utility sink and extra storage shelves

  • Garage: Brick two-car garage

  • Sprinkler System: In-ground sprinkler system for both front and backyard

  • Moldings and Trim: Solid oak moldings and trim throughout the first floor, including the powder room

  • Floors: Hardwood floors on the upper three levels, tile floors on the lower level

  • Tankless Water Heater (2023) providing unlimited hot water

  • Flood water protection including new sump pump backup system and check-valve to block potential city sewer backup