1653 W North Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60622
- $1,355,000
- 5
- BD
- 3
- Full Baths
- 4,204
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $1,355,000
- List Price
- $1,400,000
- Closing Date
- Nov 10, 2025
- MLS#
- 12453449
- Status
- CLOSED
- Type
- Single Family Residential
- Subtype
- Residential
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Living Area
- 4,204
- County
- Cook
- City
- Chicago
- Neighborhood
- Wicker Park
- Days On Market
- 5
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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Additional Information
- School District
- 299
- Elementary School
- Burr Elementary School
- Middle School
- Burr Elementary School
- High School
- Wells Community Academy Senior H
- Corporate Limits
- Chicago
- Tax Year
- 2023
- Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner
- Tax Amount
- $39,740
- Frequency
- Not Applicable
- Year Built
- 1898
- Lot Dimensions
- 94x50
- Lot Size Range
- Oversized Chicago Lot
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- Parking Details
- Off Alley, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Air Conditioning
- Central Air, Zoned
- Heating
- Natural Gas, Solar, Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned, Radiant Floor
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Interior Property Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Dining Combo
- Interior Fireplaces
- 1
- Full Baths
- 3
- Basement
- Yes
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