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1242 N Astor Street

Chicago, IL 60610
  • $2,699,000
  • STATUS: Active Under Contract
  • ON SITE: 42 Days
  • MLS #: 12348167
Under Contract
UPDATED: 15 min ago
$2,699,000
  • 5
    BEDS
  • 0.04
    ACRES
  • 4
    BATHS
  • 2
    1/2 BATHS
  • 5,100
    SQFT
  • $529
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1891
County:
Area:

School Information

Elementary School:
Middle School:
School District:
299

Description

Beautifully renovated brownstone located on one of Chicago's premier blocks, 1242 North Astor is a meticulously updated brownstone that blends historic charm with modern luxury. The flexible, well-designed floor plan offers gracious living spaces, four bedrooms upstairs, an additional bedroom on the lower level, and a magnificent office with custom paneling and a picturesque view. The gourmet eat-in kitchen features Brookhaven cabinetry, Carrera marble counters, a granite breakfast bar, abundant storage, and new appliances. The spacious primary suite includes built-ins, a large custom walk-in closet, and a spa-inspired bath with heated floors, soaking tub, and separate shower. The redesigned lower level impresses with a custom whiskey bar showcasing a quartz waterfall edge, antique mirrors, new cabinetry, and ambient lighting. It also includes a bedroom, large rec/family room, new 1.1 baths, radiant flooring, and ample storage. This home has been renovated top to bottom with new skylights, radiant heating and boiler system, windows, hardwood floors, custom closets and cabinetry, updated bathrooms, designer lighting and paint, window treatments, three new air conditioning condensers, a new sound system, and more. The professionally landscaped patio and front yard are ideal for enjoying Chicago summers. Convenient parking options available.

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1242 N Astor Street Chicago, IL 60610

  • Price: $2,699,000
  • Status: Active Under Contract
  • On Site: 42 Days
  • Updated: 15 min ago
  • MLS #: 12348167
5
Beds
4
Baths
2
½ Baths
0.04
Acres
5,100
SQFT
$529
$/SQFT
1891
Built
Neighborhood:
Cook
County:
Cook
Area:
Cook
Elementary School:
Ogden Elementary
Middle School:
Ogden Elementary
High School:
Lincoln Park High School
School District:
299
Property Description
Beautifully renovated brownstone located on one of Chicago's premier blocks, 1242 North Astor is a meticulously updated brownstone that blends historic charm with modern luxury. The flexible, well-designed floor plan offers gracious living spaces, four bedrooms upstairs, an additional bedroom on the lower level, and a magnificent office with custom paneling and a picturesque view. The gourmet eat-in kitchen features Brookhaven cabinetry, Carrera marble counters, a granite breakfast bar, abundant storage, and new appliances. The spacious primary suite includes built-ins, a large custom walk-in closet, and a spa-inspired bath with heated floors, soaking tub, and separate shower. The redesigned lower level impresses with a custom whiskey bar showcasing a quartz waterfall edge, antique mirrors, new cabinetry, and ambient lighting. It also includes a bedroom, large rec/family room, new 1.1 baths, radiant flooring, and ample storage. This home has been renovated top to bottom with new skylights, radiant heating and boiler system, windows, hardwood floors, custom closets and cabinetry, updated bathrooms, designer lighting and paint, window treatments, three new air conditioning condensers, a new sound system, and more. The professionally landscaped patio and front yard are ideal for enjoying Chicago summers. Convenient parking options available.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Brownstone Is Parking Included In Price No Lot Size Standard Chicago Lot Parking Features Off SiteOtherGarage Parking Total 1 Roof Other Types 3 Stories Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Approximate Finished Sq Ft 0 Basement Bathrooms YN Yes Basement Details FinishedExterior EntryFullDaylight Bathroom WhirlpoolSeparate ShowerDouble SinkEuropean ShowerSoaking Tub Bedrooms Below Grade 0 Bedrooms Total 5 Cooling Central Air Fireplace Features Gas LogGas Starter Fireplace Location Living RoomMaster BedroomBasementOther Fireplaces Total 5 Flooring Hardwood Heating Forced AirRadiantZoned Interior Features Hot TubWet BarIn-Law FloorplanWalk-In Closet(s)Separate Dining Room Laundry Features In Unit Room Type Bedroom 5Eating AreaOfficeWalk In ClosetOther Room Rooms Other Room (Lower) Bedroom 5 (Lower) Office (Second) Eating Area (Main) Walk In Closet (Second) (N/A) (N/A) (N/A) (N/A) (N/A) Bedroom 2 (Second) Bedroom 3 (Second) Bedroom 4 (Second) Dining Room (Main) Family Room (Lower) Kitchen (Main) Laundry (N/A) Living Room (Main) Master Bedroom (Second) Rooms Total 11 Total Sq Ft 0 Unfinished Sqft 0

Property Features

Additional Parcels YN No Age 100+ Years Association Fee 0 Association Fee Frequency Not Applicable Association Fee Includes None Built Before1978 YN Yes Community Features ParkLake Contingency Attorney/Inspection Continue To Show Yes Corporate Limits Chicago Currently Leased No Disability Access And Or Equipped No Electric 200+ Amp Service General Information None Master Association Fee Frequency Not Required Master Association Fee YN No Mls Actual Status Contingent New Construction YN No Ownership Fee Simple Rebuilt YN No Rehab Year 2024 Sewer Other Special Listing Conditions List Broker Must Accompany Tax Annual Amount 28906 Tax Year 2023 Township North Chicago Type Detached Single Water Source Other

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