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1653 W North
Chicago, IL 60622

  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 4,204 Sq. Ft.
  • Built In 1898
Price

$1,400,000

Est Payment
$10,733 / month (details)  
Taxes
$39,740  
Beds
5  
Baths
3  
Rooms
11  
Type
Detached Single  
Sq. Ft.
4,204  
Lot Size
100x50  
Built
1898  
Neighborhood
Wicker Park  
MLS
#12453449
Status
Active (1 day)

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.

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Property Details

Rooms

Room
Level
Flooring
Size
Living Room
Main
Other
20X18
Dining Room
Main
Other
20X18
Kitchen
Main
Ceramic Tile
19X14
Family Room
Main
Hardwood
16X10
Laundry
Main
Other
12X6
Master Bedroom
Main
Carpet
14X19
Bedroom 2
Main
Other
12X12
Bedroom 3
Main
Other
14X8
Bedroom 4
Main
Other
12X15
Bedroom 5
Second
Carpet
18X13
Den
Main
Stone
14X8
Sitting Room
Main
Hardwood
15X12
Foyer
Main
Ceramic Tile
12X13

Utilities

  • Heating Natural Gas, Solar, Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned, Radiant Floor
  • Cooling Central Air, Zoned
  • Water Lake Michigan
  • Sewer Public Sewer

Additional Information

Interior Features
Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Dining Combo
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Parking
1 Garage Spaces, Off Alley, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage, Parking included in price
Schools
Wells Community Academy Senior H (299), Burr Elementary School (299), Burr Elementary School (299)

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Assessments
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Home Insurance
$0
Mortgage Insurance
$0

Listing History

09-23-2025 Listed at $1,400,000
Last Modified 9/24/25 10:31 AM

Nearby Transportation

  • Bus 72 < 0.1 mi
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  • Bus X9 0.1 mi
  • Bus 56 0.3 mi
  • Bus 50 0.4 mi
  • Bus 73 0.4 mi
  • Bus 70 0.5 mi
  • Bus X49 0.9 mi
  • Bus 49 0.9 mi
  • Bus 66 1.0 mi
  • Bus 74 1.0 mi
  • Bus 8 1.1 mi
  • Bus 37 1.2 mi
  • Union Pacific North 0.5 mi
  • Union Pacific Northwest 0.5 mi
  • Blue Line 0.4 mi
  • Brown Line 1.0 mi
  • Purple Line 1.0 mi
  • Red Line 1.1 mi
  • ZipCar 0.1 mi
  • I 90 East 0.2 mi
  • I 94 East 0.2 mi
  • I 90 West 0.3 mi
  • I 94 West 0.3 mi
  • I 290 West 2.4 mi
  • I 290 East 2.4 mi
  • I 55 North 4.0 mi
  • I 55 South 4.0 mi
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