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1242 Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60610
1 Beds2 Baths0 sqft72 days
1242 Wells Street·Chicago, IL 60610
1Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
0Sq Ft
1874Year Built
About This Home

This is an AMAZING AND UNIQUE LOFT in Old Towns Coolest Loft Apartment located over an historic Fire Dept. with original firehouse features overlooking a private courtyard with English Ivy year round. Wake up to birds chirping right out your window! This 2 story apartment has 23 foot ceilings with skylights and a separate balcony on each level. The contemporary finishes and layout include a dramatic first level with the kitchen, dining, 2 story open living room and powder room along with a gas fireplace and custom built in shelving and storage. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and plenty of cabinetry. Then heading up to the 2nd level from a contemporary stainless railed staircase, you enter the master bedroom suite! This level enjoys skylights, parquet flooring, tons and tons of storage, you will find it hard to fill it all! The full bath has a marble walk in shower with skylight and historic architectural features of the old firehouse, The fire hose drying rack stands out as you recall the life this property had in the past. Washer/dryer in the 2nd floor bath. The balcony extending off the master bath extends over the landscaped and private courtyard. You will not find another place like this anywhere! A very special and unique place! UTILITIES INCLUDED IN THE RENT (gas, electric, water) WHICH IS APPROX $200 WORTH OF VALUE. You only have to pay cable/internet. Located across the street from Plum Market grocery store with many restaurants all along Happening Wells Street! This won't last long!

MLS# 11029384Listed March 22, 2021Residential Lease
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms1
Total Bathrooms2
Full Baths1
Half Baths1
Total Rooms4

Size & Structure

Living Area0 sqft
Fireplaces1
Year Built1874
Lot Size22X100

Location

CountyCook
TownshipNorth Chicago
Zip Code60610

Financial

Interior Features

Appliances

RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerStainless Steel Appliance(s)Gas Cooktop

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

None

Laundry

In Unit
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Brick
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public
Property Location

1242 Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60610Cook County

1242 Wells Street
1 bd2 ba0 sqft
VL
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IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
72 days on market
1 fireplace
22X100
Listed by
Jameson Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Agent: Gail Spreen
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