5,991 sq ft - MLS# 12535765
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Description
Rare Historic Gem on Prestigious Astor Street. Step into a piece of Chicago's architectural legacy with this remarkable corner rowhome, designed in 1887 by the iconic firm Burnham & Root. Originally one of four distinguished residences showcasing the bold elegance of the Richardsonian Romanesque style, this home sits next to 1310 N. Astor-once the personal residence of John Wellborn Root, a founding figure of the Chicago School architecture style. Offering a rare opportunity to restore and reimagine, this property invites you to create a one-of-a-kind modern residence within an irreplaceable historic shell. Situated on a corner, sunlight pours into the home from its north, east, and west exposures through oversized windows, illuminating four expansive levels with soaring 10-foot ceilings and exquisite original millwork, including a dramatic grand staircase. Features include: Attached 1.75-car garage; 6 fireplaces; Full, Potential for 2 private outdoor terraces on separate levels; Elevator access to multiple floors; full and dry basement. Currently configured with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in a space with limitless layout possibilities. Essential updates have already been completed, including a new roof, HVAC system, and extensive masonry work-paving the way for your custom vision.
Features
- Property Type: Single Family Home
- Sub Type: Detached Single
- Listing Status: Active
- County/Area: Cook County
- Zip Code: 60610
- Year Built: 1887
- Age: 100+ Years
- School District: 299
- Elementary School: Ogden Elementary
- Middle School: Ogden Elementary
- High School: Lincoln Park High School
- Sq.Ft.: 5,991 sq ft
- Style: Row House
- Stories: 4+ Story
- Total Rooms: 12
- Bedrooms: 5
- Full Baths: 4
- Basement: Unfinished, Full
- Garage: 1.7 Car
- # of Parking Spaces: 1.7
- Fireplace: 6
- Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
- Baths: 4
- View: No
- APRX_TOTAL_FIN_SQFT: 4920
- Assessor Square Footage: 3474
- Basement Sq Ft: 1071
- Bedrooms Possible: 5
- Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
- Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
- Cooling: Central Air
- Directions: LSD to Banks (1334N) west to Astor (50E) south to property
- East: 50
- General Information: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- Main Sq Ft: 1319
- Main Type: Residential
- North: 1312
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Rooms: Foyer, Sitting Room, Storage, Recreation Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 5
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Special Service Area: N
- TOTAL_SQFT: 4920
- Tax Annual Amount: 35852.38
- Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
- Tax Year: 2023
- Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 5991
- Township: North Chicago
- Type Detached: 4+ Stories
- Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1071
- Upper Sq Ft: 3601
- Virtual Tour Date: 2026-01-15T22:04:49
- Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
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