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$1,649,000

741 Buena Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613
4 Beds5 Baths3,441 sqft18 days
741 Buena Avenue·Chicago, IL 60613
4Bedrooms
5Bathrooms
3,441Sq Ft
1902Year Built
About This Home

This Tudor style home has been thoughtfully renovated over the last five years to pay homage to its storied past. Designed in 1902 by renowned architect Solon Spencer Beman (of Pullman fame) for one of Chicago's first Civil Engineers, William J. Bryson, this home served as the Coach House for Bryson's matching Tudor mansion that once stood just east of this home. While the mansion was razed in 1954, this home withstood the wrecking ball and has long been admired and cherished as one of Buena Park's most iconic residences. In 2019 the entire home was gutted and restored by a renowned interior designer Susannah Holmberg, and was featured in Architectural Digest in 2023. Not a single expense was spared nor corner cut in the meticulous renovation, with creativity, craftsmanship and longevity at the forefront. Enter from historic Buena Avenue through the private gate into the bluestone tiled terrace, complete with an outdoor grilling area, fire pit, and plenty of space to host a garden party. The moment you walk in the front door, the house's energy grabs you as if to say "welcome home", with its vibrant earth tone color scheme, high ceilings, and comfortable furnishings. The first floor is set up with two bedrooms, which share a Jack-and-Jill bath. The den is perfect for movie night, with an attached powder room, and is adjacent to a wet bar area. The main level on the house on the second floor takes full advantage of the natural sunlight, privacy, and park-like setting of the neighborhood--the views from the living room look into a wall of trees and into the home's courtyard--not into another neighbor's living room. The great room is long and spacious with large windows, a gas fireplace, and opens to the kitchen and dining areas, all recently renovated with top-of-the-line appliances (Wolf stove, Viking refrigerator) and is complete with a walk-in butler's pantry. The primary suite is well equipped with a king size bed, and a large walk-in closet with custom organizers. The renovated primary bathroom makes mornings and long days worth it--relax in the free-standing tub, enjoy the heated floors, or take a long shower in the oversized steam shower with body sprays, then get ready for your morning or a night out in front of the double vanity and make-up counter. The guest bedroom features an en suite full bath and spacious closet, including a laundry chute (no excuse for leaving clothes on the floor)! The best work from home space is the office, tucked away with an adorable window overlooking the terrace, and french doors for privacy when on your zoom calls. This house is perfectly situated on Buena Avenue, with easy access to CTA bus lines (146 Lake Shore Drive express, 148 Clarendon Avenue commuter express), Sheridan Red Line, and only two blocks to the Montrose Lake Shore Drive ramps. At the end of the street, via the Buena Avenue pedestrian tunnel under Lake Shore Drive, is easy access to the lakefront path, Montrose Harbor, the Bird Sanctuary, Montrose Dog Beach, and all that lake life has to offer. Have a cup of coffee at Klein's Bakery, and grab your favorite bottle of wine and one of the best sandwiches on the north side at North Buena Wine and Deli, just two blocks west! And of course, Bar on Buena, a Buena Park staple, is right across the street from the north branch of the Public Library--all of this right on Buena Avenue!

MLS# 12587085Listed March 12, 2026ResidentialTudor
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms4
Total Bathrooms5
Full Baths3
Half Baths2
Total Rooms10

Size & Structure

Living Area3,441 sqft
Garage Spaces2
Fireplaces1
Year Built1902
Lot Size0.075 acres

Location

CountyCook
TownshipLake View
Zip Code60613

Financial

List Price$1,649,000
Price / Sq Ft$479
Annual Taxes (2024)$23,301
Monthly Tax Est.$1,942
Parcel #14163030260000
Interior Features

Appliances

RangeDishwasherHigh End RefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)Humidifier

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

SteamRadiant Floor

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

None

Laundry

In UnitSink

Fireplace

Wood BurningGas Starter
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Brick

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Outdoor GrillFire PitLighting

Patio & Porch

DeckPatio

Lot Features

Level
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Electric

Circuit Breakers

Parking

ConcreteGarage Door OpenerTandemYesGarage OwnedAttachedOff StreetDrivewayOwnedGarage
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$0
Not Applicable

HOA Includes

None

Community Features

ParkLakeCurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved
Schools
Elementary
Brenneman Elementary School
District: 299
Middle School
Brenneman Elementary School
District: 299
High School
Senn High School
District: 299
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$23,301
Tax Year 2024
Monthly Tax Est.
$1,942
per month
Price per Sq Ft
$479
per square foot
Property Location

741 Buena Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613Cook County

$1,649,000
$479 / sqft
741 Buena Avenue
4 bd5 ba3,441 sqft
VL
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Top Glenview Agent

IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
18 days on market
2-car garage
1 fireplace
0.075 acres
$23,301/yr taxes
$0 HOA (not applicable)
$10,608
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$8,666/mo
Property Tax
$1,942/mo
$1,649,000
20% — $329,800
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$1,319,200
Down Payment
$329,800

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

Listed by
Keller Williams ONEChicago
Agent: Alex Wolking
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