1259 W Wrightwood Ave

Chicago, IL 60614

$3,250,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
7,600 Sq. Ft.
$428 / Sq. Ft.
7,600
Sq. Ft.
$428
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This spectacular custom home was just recently refreshed, updated, and redesigned to maximize functionality. 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. The grand entry hall with an elegant open iron and leather-clad stairwell leads to a front salon...This spectacular custom home was just recently refreshed, updated, and redesigned to maximize functionality. 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. 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. The second floor has three generous en-suite bedrooms, including a sumptuous primary suite with a spa bath and loads of storage. Top-floor 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. The bright lower level has an additional bedroom suite, a fabulous recreation/workout room leading directly to the lower terrace, and large utility room. Attached 2-car garage, more parking in drive for guests. Enjoy the serenity and security in this A+ Lincoln Park location. 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

Sold By Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

Property Details for 1259 West Wrightwood Avenue

Area
CHI - Lincoln Park
Township
North Chicago
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
4.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Num of Interior Fireplaces
3
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
LISTING UPDATED: 06/17/2025 07:33 PM

Property Details for 1259 West Wrightwood Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #12303375
Days on Market56
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
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Building Information for 1259 West Wrightwood Avenue

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

Payment Calculator

$20,563 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$17,028

Property Taxes

$3,535

HOA Dues

$0

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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
  • Parking Details: Side Driveway, Heated Driveway, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached, Assigned Spaces, Guest, Owned, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North, South, East, West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Sauna, Hot Tub, Dry Bar, Wet Bar
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Curbs, Gated, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Full Body Spray Shower,Double Shower
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full, Daylight
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Other
  • Room Type: Great Room, Foyer, Terrace, Deck, Bedroom 5, Mud Room, Pantry
  • Num of Baths: 5.2
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • 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: Hot Tub, Roof Deck, Outdoor Grill
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2025
  • 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
  • Construction: 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
  • Assessor Square Footage: 4684
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 58
  • Rural: N
  • 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: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Walkout Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Walkout Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 32X19
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: COMBO
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 32X19
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 20X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Walkout Basement
  • 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: Walkout Basement
  • 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
Great Room Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 30X27

Property History for 1259 West Wrightwood Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 17, 2025

Sold

MRED #12303375

$3,250,000
Apr 29, 2025

Pending

MRED #12303375

Apr 29, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12303375

Mar 5, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12220623

$3,499,000
Mar 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12303375

$3,499,000
Jan 8, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12220623

$3,499,000
Dec 11, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12220623

$3,499,000
Jul 24, 2024

Price Change

MRED #12120636

$3,595,000
Jul 24, 2024

Cancelled

MRED #11995150

$3,595,000
Mar 4, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #11995150

$3,595,000
Jun 14, 2018

Sold

MRED #09852977

$3,100,000
Apr 7, 2018

Pending

MRED #09852977

Feb 8, 2018

Cancelled

MRED #09697223

$3,895,000
Feb 8, 2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #09852977

$3,650,000
Jul 21, 2017

Cancelled

MRED #09663667

$4,995,000
Jul 21, 2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09697223

$3,895,000
Jun 19, 2017

Cancelled

MRED #09496953

$4,995,000
Jun 19, 2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09663667

$4,995,000
Feb 7, 2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09496953

$4,995,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/17/2025

Sold

MRED #12303375

$3,250,000
04/29/2025

Pending

MRED #12303375

04/29/2025

Contingent

MRED #12303375

03/05/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12220623

$3,499,000
03/05/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12303375

$3,499,000
01/08/2025

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12220623

$3,499,000
12/11/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12220623

$3,499,000
07/24/2024

Price Change

MRED #12120636

$3,595,000
07/24/2024

Cancelled

MRED #11995150

$3,595,000
03/04/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #11995150

$3,595,000
06/14/2018

Sold

MRED #09852977

$3,100,000
04/07/2018

Pending

MRED #09852977

02/08/2018

Cancelled

MRED #09697223

$3,895,000
02/08/2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #09852977

$3,650,000
07/21/2017

Cancelled

MRED #09663667

$4,995,000
07/21/2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09697223

$3,895,000
06/19/2017

Cancelled

MRED #09496953

$4,995,000
06/19/2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09663667

$4,995,000
02/07/2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09496953

$4,995,000

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 Record2023$42,422 ($3,535 / 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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