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$2,295,000

1125 Wellington Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
5 Beds6 Baths6,000 sqft6 days
1125 Wellington Avenue·Chicago, IL 60657
5Bedrooms
6Bathrooms
6,000Sq Ft
1905Year Built
About This Home

This exceptional, turnkey, luxury residence is ideally located in the heart of Lakeview. Gutted to the studs, this spectacular home features four levels of living space with light-filled rooms and stunning custom woodwork. Built in 1905, you'll find astonishing vintage details plus the modern conveniences that make this truly a magnificent property. As you enter the beautiful marble foyer you are immediately drawn to a spacious open area featuring the living room with original coal fireplace and separate dining area. Beyond this stunning space you'll find the family room with leaded windows, marvelous built-ins, the second of five interior fireplaces, custom television center, a breathtaking kitchen, separate breakfast room, powder room and mudroom. The kitchen offers Christopher Peacock custom kitchen cabinets and hardware, Statuary Marble, Subzero, Viking, Uline, Bosch and Miele high-end stainless appliances, built-in pantry closets and a striking teak island. You will also find a custom fitted desk, wet bar with marble countertop and a dumb waiter that services all four floors. The second floor offers an enormous primary bedroom with two huge dressing areas and one of three sets of washers and dryers. Carrerra Marble fills the en-suite bath that includes a dual vanity, separate steam shower, whirlpool tub and heated marble floors. Two additional bedrooms, one en-suite with fireplace and steam shower, can also be found on this level. The top floor provides two more bedrooms, one en-suite finished in the beauty of Ann Sacks, a walk-in closet and washer and dryer, second powder room, wet bar, breathtaking skylight and a spacious library that leads to a generous terrace created with honed limestone tiles and Pua Lope pergola. A cozy finished basement level offers a potential sixth bedroom, full bath with walk-in steam shower, recreation area, work from home space, kitchenette, third laundry area and great storage. Top of the line finishes include Waterworks, Franke, Herbeau and Aquaworks. Triple zoned with smart thermostats. Three water heaters including one tankless for unlimited hot water. Five interior fireplaces, three dishwashers, three sets of washers and dryers and three wet bars/kitchenette. Stereo surround sound throughout by Burmeister and Creston. All countertops are hand selected natural stone slabs. Hardwood floors are oak, red rift and quarter sawn. Pocket doors throughout contain striking original hardware as do the original windows. From the rear doors you'll experience a limestone deck, patio, grill area, built-in chiminea, two-car garage and two-car exterior parking pad. The uncommon extra wide lot provides a breathtaking side yard rarely seen in the City. If you are an admirer of greystones with classic beauty and top of the line updates this is your home!

MLS# 11873649Listed August 30, 2023ResidentialGreystone
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms5
Total Bathrooms6
Full Baths4
Half Baths2
Total Rooms12

Size & Structure

Living Area6,000 sqft
Garage Spaces2
Fireplaces5
Year Built1905
Lot Size37.5 X 123

Location

CountyCook
TownshipLake View
Zip Code60657

Financial

List Price$2,295,000
Price / Sq Ft$383
Annual Taxes (2021)$43,640
Monthly Tax Est.$3,637
Parcel #14292150180000
Interior Features

Appliances

RangeMicrowaveDishwasherHigh End RefrigeratorBar FridgeWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)Wine RefrigeratorRange HoodOtherHumidifier

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Natural GasForced AirSep Heating Systems - 2+Indv ControlsZonedRadiant Floor

Cooling

Central AirZoned

Basement

FinishedFull

Laundry

Gas Dryer HookupElectric Dryer HookupIn UnitMultiple LocationsSink

Fireplace

Wood BurningGas StarterIncludes AccessoriesVentless
Exterior & Lot

Construction

BrickStone

Exterior Features

Outdoor GrillFire Pit

Patio & Porch

DeckPatio
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Lake Michigan

Parking

On SiteGarage OwnedDetachedOff AlleyOwnedGarage
Schools
Elementary
Harriet Tubman Elementary School
District: 299
Middle School
Harriet Tubman Elementary School
District: 299
High School
Lincoln Park High School
District: 299
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$43,640
Tax Year 2021
Monthly Tax Est.
$3,637
per month
Price per Sq Ft
$383
per square foot
Property Location

1125 Wellington Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657Cook County

$2,295,000
$383 / sqft
1125 Wellington Avenue
5 bd6 ba6,000 sqft
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IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
6 days on market
2-car garage
5 fireplaces
37.5 X 123
$43,640/yr taxes
$15,698
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$12,061/mo
Property Tax
$3,637/mo
$2,295,000
20% — $459,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$1,836,000
Down Payment
$459,000

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Agent: Lynn Briskin
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