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Address
50 E Cedar Street, Chicago, IL
Price
$ 2,150,000
Property Attributes
  • MLS#12035461
  • TypeSingle Family
  • CountyCOOK
  • CityChicago
  • AreaCHI - Near North Side
  • NeighborhoodGold Coast
  • Zip60611
  • StyleGreystone
  • Year Built1898
  • Taxes$ 55859
  • Price$ 2,150,000
  • Bedrooms6
  • Full Bathrooms5
  • Half Bathrooms1
  • Sqr Footage5000
Data Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Property Description

Sensational location and amazing, unexpected outdoor space like nothing you have seen in the city! This timeless Romanesque designed single family home was built in 1892 by important architect L. Gustav Hallberg. Entering the home through the wood paneled vestibule into the central foyer with 12-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, and access to all the spacious rooms on the first floor. The double living rooms have matching detailed gas fireplaces, large south facing windows that bring in generous natural light. The sitting room has a gorgeous pocket door as you enter into the stunning dining room with wood paneling, fireplace, gold leaf ceiling and hidden bar. Truly a gracious space for entertaining. The light filled eat in cook's kitchen features a spacious island and granite countertops. But the prime feature is the bank of windows overlooking the beautiful views of the expansive backyard and patio. Totally unexpected. The grand staircase with original wood paneling leads up to the second floor where you are greeted to the Music room/library with built in bookcases, featuring antique ornamentation and framed by a dramatic architectural arch from Thailand. The Primary suite features a fireplace, two walk in closets and spacious primary bath. Large family room with fireplace, built in bookcases, overlooks tree-lined Cedar Street. A second full bathroom, laundry and wet bar complete this floor. Stairs to the third floor has an amazing skylight and leads to four large bedrooms, two full baths, and two additional fireplaces. (The house has a total of 7 gas fireplaces.) Lower level offers office space, one bedroom apartment with kitchenette, full bath, and a private entrance to Cedar Street. This unique space is ideal for a home office, separate quarters for a nanny or adult family member. The lower level also features a cedar closet, abundance of storage and additional laundry. The backyard is like nothing else, gorgeous professionally landscaped garden and patio with pergola and gazebo . You will feel like you are on a European vacation in this is spectacular outdoor space. This special home is located on the tree lined Cedar Street which is just steps to the lake, high end shopping and dining. A prime, easy-access deeded parking spot across the street conveys with the house.

Elementary School Middle School High School
Ogden Elementary Ogden Elementary Lincoln Park High School
Price History
4/22/2024 Listed $2,150,000

General Features

Interior Features Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings,Skylight(s),Bar-Dry,Bar-Wet,Hardwood Floors,In-Law Arrangement,Second Floor Laundry,Built-in Features,Walk-In Closet(s),Bookcases,Ceiling - 10 Foot
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Possession Closing
Appliances Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Bar Fridge,Freezer,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Trash Compactor,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Range Hood
Exterior Features Patio,Storms/Screens
Garage Spaces 1
Association Fee Includes None
Architectural Style Greystone
Year Built 1898
Township North Chicago
Tax Year 2022
Percent Ownership Fee Simple
Community Features Curbs,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Street Paved
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Cook
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
Other Structures Pergola
Total Rooms 15
Status Active
Directions State Street East to Cedar
High School Lincoln Park High School
City Chicago
High School District 299
MLS Area CHI - Near North Side
Waterfront Y/N No
Street Name Cedar
Elementary School Ogden Elementary
Tax Annual Amount 55859
Middle/Junior High School Ogden Elementary
Virtual Tour https://tour.vht.com/434279312/50-e-cedar-chicago-il-60611/idx
Days on Market 6
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 299
Elementary School District 299
Property Type Detached Single

Interior Features

Basement Full
Total Fireplaces 7
Fireplace Features Gas Starter
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
Street Suffix Street
Laundry Features Multiple Locations,Sink
Total Bedrooms 5
Room Type Walk In Closet,Bedroom 5,Bedroom 6,Eating Area,Office,Library,Sitting Room,Kitchen,Foyer,Mud Room
LivingAreaSource Estimated
Total Baths 6
Bedrooms Possible 6
Basement Finished,Crawl
Bathrooom Separate Shower,Double Sink

Exterior Features

Water Source Lake Michigan
Total Parking 1
Lot Dimensions 27X129
Garage Onsite No
Garage Type Detached
Garage Ownership Owned
Exterior Brick,Stone

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Single Family Average in 60611

Price
AVG $3.91M
$2.15M
Taxes
AVG $57,023
$55,859
Visits
AVG 564
139
Data Provided by Inside Real Estate®
Year Built
AVG 1893
1898

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