IL
Cook
Chicago
60622
1653 W North Avenue
1653 W North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
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Listing Type
Single Family
Listing Status
pending
42
$1,400,000

Home Details for 1653 W North Avenue

Price
$1,400,000
Type
Residential
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3.0
Square feet
4204
Year built
1898
County
Cook
Total rooms
11
Garage
1
Basement
Unfinished, Full
Days on site
40
MLS Listing#
12453449
Property Description

Incredible opportunity to own a truly one-of-a-kind, double-lot home in the heart of Bucktown-perfect for artists, creatives, or anyone seeking a unique live/workspace. Formerly a photo studio and art museum with adjacent living quarters, this 5BR, 3BA single-family home offers bold architectural features and unmatched character throughout. Enter through a private gated entrance with a famous Eduardo Kobra mural into a serene, landscaped urban oasis. The central courtyard-style deck and landscaped yard wrap the home in greenery, creating ideal indoor/outdoor flow. Main-level living includes a dramatic living/dining area with soaring beamed ceilings, a large open kitchen with adjacent family room and double-height ceilings, plus four bedrooms and two full baths. A second-floor addition offers a private bedroom and bath-perfect for guests or a home office. Updated mechanicals and systems, one-car attached garage, and an unfinished basement for storage or expansion. A rare creative retreat in a prime Bucktown location near shops, dining, and transit.

Property Features
  • Heating Information
    • Active Solar
    • Natural Gas
    • Solar
    • Forced Air
    • Radiant
    • Zoned
    • Radiant Floor
  • House Interior
    • Entrance Foyer
    • Vaulted Ceiling(s)
    • Built-in Features
    • Bookcases
    • Beamed Ceilings
    • Open Floorplan
  • Parking
    • On Site
    • Attached
    • Garage
  • Cooling Information
    • Central Air
    • Zoned
  • Basement
    • Unfinished
    • Full
  • Fire Place
    • Living Room
    • Wood Burning
School Information
School Information for 1653 W North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
Elementary School
Burr Elementary School
Middle School
Burr Elementary School
High School
Wells Community Academy Senior H
Listing Courtesy: @properties Christie's International Real Estate - 773-472-0200
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Last Updated: 2025-10-13 09:30:38
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