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$3,975,000

415 Surf Street, Chicago, IL 60657
12 Beds11 Baths0 sqft280 days
415 Surf Street·Chicago, IL 60657
12Bedrooms
11Bathrooms
0Sq Ft
1910Year Built
About This Home

Tremendous 21 bedroom house OR 4 LEGAL Units OR 6BR Owners' unit + great rental/Airbnb income - YOU CHOOSE! Easy to self-manage. Almost 15,000SF total, with 21 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms, currently configured as three enormous, full-floor, 6BR/3BTH, 13-room, 3,900SF apartments, plus a fourth 3BR/2BTH, 2,500SF English-garden unit (see expansive floor plans in listing). Entire building is VACANT (except for owners) but rehabbed to to IMMEDIATELY MOVE IN OR RENT for your maximum flexibility. NEW IN 2025: new copper water service and meter REMOVING ALL LEAD to City connection at street and NEW 200,000 BTU commercial whole building water heater. This extra-wide, 55' vintage home is in the sought-after East-of-Broadway Lakeview East neighborhood on a quiet, tree-lined street, steps to Lake Michigan, Lincoln Park, and Diversey Harbor. Large, gated on-site 5+car parking area. [Please note that listing template only contains fields for a maximum of 12 bedrooms, although there are actually a total of 21 bedrooms in the property.] Each unit has a Prairie Style fireplace (including the English garden level which has 8.5' high ceilings). Significantly newly renovated to provide the perfect balance of modern convenience and historic elegance, allowing maximum opportunities for a purchaser to occupy from one to all four floors. Each apartment currently lives like a single floor, single-family home. Blending a unique combination of Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Prairie Style architectural details, the striking facade displays both Flemish and English-bond brickwork and ornate ironwork. Bright sunrooms with windows on three sides overlook Surf Street and local architecturally significant skyline. Existing RM 6.5 (highest residential level) zoning also allows additional density and multiple additional permitted uses, including bed and breakfast, educational and cultural institutions, health care and religious uses. Multiple options for in-law, nanny, and similar accommodations. Large formal living rooms with abundant windows, soaring ceilings (10'+), original built-in bookshelves, stained-glass, and deep crown molding. Welcome guests to the gracious dining rooms with built-in china cabinets and unique arched ceiling and beautiful Art Noveau French doors. Large, eat-in kitchens plus breakfast rooms and walk-in pantries with separate laundry areas, and private exterior porches. Other features include formal entrance foyers and wide, spacious 24-foot-long hallways that serve as generous art gallery spaces. Opportunity for a huge roof deck. Stands away from surrounding buildings for natural light and breezes from all sides. New marble/granite bathrooms, frameless shower doors, refinished oak and maple hardwood floors. Of the 21 total bedrooms, 14 are king-sized, dual-window bedrooms with generous closets. Low-maintenance landscape with outdoor garden seating area. Next to Sheridan Road express bus lines to downtown and quick access to Lake Shore Drive at Fullerton. Short walk to golf driving range, tennis, private boat harbors, Lincoln Park Zoo, Trader Joe's, Mariano's, cinema, new Barnes & Noble bookstore, health care, restaurants, dry cleaners, and other amenities. Close to Latin/Francis Parker/Nettlehorst schools, and very near Everbrook Academy of Lincoln Park and several other preschool/day care centers. Historic tax incentives potentially available as significantly located in both a National & Chicago landmark district. Designed by renowned architect Samuel Crowen in 1910, the building served as the Greek Consulate and residence of the Consul General during the 1950-70's. Strong 30-year leasing history. Owner-occupied for 20+ years, first time on the open market in over a half century. Designated Managing Broker-owned.

MLS# 12405596Listed June 27, 2025ResidentialPrairie
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms12
Total Bathrooms11
Full Baths11
Half Baths0
Total Rooms17

Size & Structure

Living Area0 sqft
Fireplaces4
Year Built1910
Lot Size55 X 110

Location

CountyCook
TownshipLake View
Zip Code60657

Financial

List Price$3,975,000
Annual Taxes (2023)$40,728
Monthly Tax Est.$3,394
Parcel #14281240130000
Interior Features

Appliances

RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerStainless Steel Appliance(s)Other

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

PartialWindow Unit(s)

Basement

Partially FinishedExterior EntryRec/Family AreaRoughed-In FireplaceStorage SpaceWalk-Up AccessDaylight

Laundry

Gas Dryer HookupElectric Dryer HookupIn UnitIn KitchenMultiple Locations
Exterior & Lot

Construction

BrickLimestone

Patio & Porch

PatioPorch
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Parking

Off AlleySecuredYesOwned
HOA & Community

HOA Includes

None

Community Features

ParkTennis Court(s)LakeCurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved
Schools
Elementary
Nettelhorst Elementary School
District: 299
Middle School
Nettelhorst Elementary School
District: 299
High School
Lake View High School
District: 299
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$40,728
Tax Year 2023
Monthly Tax Est.
$3,394
per month
Property Location

415 Surf Street, Chicago, IL 60657 — Cook County

$3,975,000
415 Surf Street
12 bd11 ba0 sqft
VL
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IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
280 days on market
4 fireplaces
55 X 110
$40,728/yr taxes
$24,284
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$20,890/mo
Property Tax
$3,394/mo
$3,975,000
20% — $795,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$3,180,000
Down Payment
$795,000

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

Listed by
Cassandra J. Francis
Agent: Cassandra Francis
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