1636 Wells Street, Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois 60614


$300,000

For Sale
Status: Active
Sqft: 750
Cost/Sqft: $400
Beds: 1
Baths: 1
Year Built: 1976
Property Taxes: $4,771
Days On Market: 48
Lot Size: 0,00

Description

A fresh, beautifully updated home in the heart of Old Town-where opportunities at this price point are increasingly hard to come by. Set high above Wells Street with a coveted west-facing exposure, this bright and airy residence is wrapped in floor-to-ceiling windows, bringing in incredible natural light and sweeping city and skyline views. Thoughtfully refreshed throughout, the home features newly installed engineered hardwood flooring, fresh paint, new blinds, refreshed closet doors, and an updated kitchen with new sink and faucet, freshly painted cabinetry, and generous storage. The open-concept living space feels spacious and effortless, with plenty of room to entertain, dine, or simply take in the views. The kitchen is anchored by a large peninsula with breakfast bar seating, while an expansive entry hall lined with closets offers an unexpected amount of storage. The generously sized bedroom continues the floor-to-ceiling windows and western views, creating a serene retreat above the city. Rental parking is on a waitlist in the attached garage. 1636 N Wells is a well-established, full-amenity building offering 24-hour door staff, on-site management and maintenance, a fitness center and sauna, outdoor pool and sundeck, party room, bike storage, storage options, package receiving, dry cleaning services, and laundry facilities. The building has also benefited from a number of recent capital improvements, including concrete and balcony railing work completed in 2024 and tuckpointing completed in 2023. And then there is the location. Step outside and you are quite literally in the center of one of Chicago's most iconic neighborhoods. Wells Street's restaurants, cafes, boutiques and nightlife are at your doorstep, with longtime favorites including Orso's, Nookies, Kamehachi and Topo Gigio alongside some of the neighborhood's newer energy, including Whole Foods who is taking over the Treasure Island building. Lincoln Park, the Zoo, lakefront and miles of green space are all just minutes away. Old Town inventory is notoriously limited, particularly for homes that combine views, updates, amenities and this kind of walkability. This is an exceptional opportunity to own a turnkey home in one of Chicago's most enduring and desirable neighborhoods-equally compelling as a full-time residence, city home or investment.

Property Specifics

Condos/Townhomes
33
—
1976
2026
None
Brick
—
—
No
—
Cook
—
797 / Monthly
Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, Insurance, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Internet
Public
Public Sewer
Central Air
Natural Gas
12760300
14334220681159

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Lincoln Elementary School
299 —
High School
Lincoln Park High School
299 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
15 Sep, 2026 Listed for sale $300,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 1
Bedrooms Above Ground: 1
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Master Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: 11X15
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 0
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Dining Room Info:
Dimensions: COMBO
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: —
Kitchen Info:
Dimensions: 8X11
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Living Room Info:
Dimensions: 13X23
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: No additional rooms
Basement: None

Other Specifics

1
—
Leased, Attached, Garage
Common Area
—
—
—
—
CONDO
—
Full
—
—
Not in DB
—
—
—

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2026 $4,771

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