1653 North Avenue, Near West Side, Chicago, Illinois 60622


$1,400,000

For Sale
Status: New
Sqft: 4,204
Cost/Sqft: $333
Beds: 5
Baths: 3
Year Built: 1898
Property Taxes: $39,740
Days On Market: 0
Lot Size: 0,00
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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.

Property Specifics

Single Family
1898
No
Cook
— / Not Applicable
12453449
17062040020000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Burr Elementary School
299
Middle School
Burr Elementary School
299 Not in DB
High School
Wells Community Academy Senior H
299 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
23 Sep, 2025 Listed for sale $1,400,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
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Fourth Bedroom Info:
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Location: —
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Fifth Bedroom Info:
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Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 3
Partial Bathrooms: 0
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: —

Other Specifics

1
100x50
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2025 $39,740

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