1259 West Wrightwood Avenue

Chicago, IL 60614

$3,499,000
Price
4
Beds
4
Baths
2
1/2 Baths
7,600 Sq. Ft.
$460 / Sq. Ft.
7,600
Sq. Ft.
$460
per Sq. Ft.

Description

With a bit of Paris, extravagant finishes and infrastructure, and over-the-top outdoor living and entertaining spaces, this rare custom house - created and built with no expense spared - on an enormous gated 38x132 lot offers something special and entirely different in the heart of Lincoln Park. Recently updated, the grand entry hall with an elegant open iron and leather-clad stairwell leads to a front salon with a stunning uplit goldleaf domed ceiling. An enormous chef's kitchen/great room with...With a bit of Paris, extravagant finishes and infrastructure, and over-the-top outdoor living and entertaining spaces, this rare custom house - created and built with no expense spared - on an enormous gated 38x132 lot offers something special and entirely different in the heart of Lincoln Park. Recently updated, the grand entry hall with an elegant open iron and leather-clad stairwell leads to a front salon with a stunning uplit goldleaf domed ceiling. An enormous chef's kitchen/great room with soaring ceilings, an adjacent commercial butler's kitchen for caterers, and walls of glass opens to successive outdoor spaces and terraces, including a spectacular pavilion suitable for yoga or movie nights with oscillating fans, heaters, and privacy walls. A sumptuous primary suite has a spa bath custom built-ins and dressing room with valet. Top-floor suite is now used as an enormous barrel-vaulted penthouse recreation room flanked by two terraces, one of which has a retractable awning, hot tub, fireplace, and built-in grill. Attached 2-car garage, more parking in drive for guest + additional garage and outdoor space is all included! Simply spectacular!

Listing Agents

  1. Brad Lippitz

    Brad Lippitz

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    brad.lippitz@compass.com

    P: (773)-230-5100

  2. Anne Killarney

    Anne Killarney

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 1259 West Wrightwood Avenue

Area
CHI - Lincoln Park
Township
North Chicago
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
3.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
6.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Num of Interior Fireplaces
3
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
LISTING UPDATED: 12/17/2024 12:07 AM

Property Details for 1259 West Wrightwood Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #12220623
Days on Market11
Taxes$42,422 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 3 Stories
Year Built2003
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,031 SF
CountyCook County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%
Compensation Remarks2.5% - $495 (% of Net Sale Price)

Building Information for 1259 West Wrightwood Avenue

Stories-Year Built2003Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,031 SF

Property Information for 1259 West Wrightwood Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • Elementary School: Oscar Mayer Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Oscar Mayer Elementary School
  • High School District: 299
  • High School: Lincoln Park High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached, Detached
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Assigned Spaces, Visitor Parking
  • Parking On Site: true
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North, South, East, West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Sauna/Steam Room, Hot Tub, Bar-Dry, Bar-Wet, Second Floor Laundry
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Full Body Spray Shower,Double Shower
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Full, English
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Other
  • Room Type: Foyer, Terrace, Deck, Mud Room, Pantry
  • Num of Baths: 4.2
Exterior Features
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Range Hood
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio, Hot Tub, Roof Deck, Outdoor Grill
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: No
  • Age: 21-25 Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Oversized Chicago Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: 38 X132.4
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Side Drive,Heated
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Limestone, Slate
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • North Coordinate: 2600
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 1259
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 57
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17X14
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 18X18
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 30X27
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: COMBO
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Lower
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 32X19
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 20X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 10X10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 18X25
Terrace Information
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Terrace
  • Terrace Dimensions: 11X10
Deck Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Deck
  • Deck Dimensions: 24X18
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Deck Dimensions: 9X9
Mud Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 9X7
Pantry Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Pantry
  • Deck Dimensions: 14X7

Property History for 1259 West Wrightwood Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1259 West Wrightwood Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$75,240Additions$129,138Total$204,378
Tax Record2022$41,333 ($3,444 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,684 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,684 SqFtStories3Lot Size5,016 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2001CountyCOOKAPN14-29-315-100Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1259 West Wrightwood Avenue

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mayer Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Lincoln Park High School
Public9 to 12

Alcott College Prep
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1259 West Wrightwood Avenue is a single family home for sale in Chicago, IL 60614. This property was listed for sale on December 11, 2024 by Compass, it's currently listed at $3,499,000. It has been on the market for a total of 11 days and was last sold on June 14, 2018. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Mayer Elementary School, Lincoln Park High School and Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy. 1259 West Wrightwood Avenue is a 4-bed, 5-bath, 7,600 sqft single family home built in 2003.

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