1653 W North Avenue Chicago, IL 60622
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  1653 W North Avenue Chicago, IL 60622

Contingent (7 Days)
$1,400,000
5
BED
3
BATH
4,204
SQFT

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.

MLS #:
12453449
Taxes
$39,740(2023)
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1898
School District
299
County
Cook County

Listed By

Suzanne Gignilliat, @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source
Midwest Real Estate Data as distributed by MLS Grid
Last checked Sep 29 2025 at 8:12 PM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
Interior Features
  • 1st Floor Bedroom
  • Built-In Features
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dining Combo
  • Bookcases
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Laundry: In Unit
  • Appliance: Range
  • Appliance: Refrigerator
  • Appliance: Washer
  • Appliance: Dryer
  • Laundry: Sink
  • Appliance: Dishwasher
  • Appliance: Disposal
  • Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Property Features
  • Fireplace: 1
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
Heating and Cooling
  • Forced Air
  • Radiant
  • Zoned
  • Solar
  • Natural Gas
  • Radiant Floor
  • Central Air
Basement Information
  • Unfinished
  • Full
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Asphalt
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Water Source: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
School Information
  • Elementary School: Burr Elementary School
  • Middle School: Burr Elementary School
  • High School: Wells Community Academy Senior H
Parking
  • Off Alley
  • On Site
  • Garage Owned
  • Attached
  • Garage
Living Area
  • 4,204 sqft
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