1242 Astor Street, Near North Side, Chicago, Illinois 60610


$2,650,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 5,100
Cost/Sqft: $529
Beds: 5
Baths: 6
Year Built: 1891
Property Taxes: $28,906
Days On Market: 190
Lot Size: 0,04
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Description

Beautifully renovated brownstone located on one of Chicago's premier blocks, 1242 North Astor is a meticulously updated brownstone that blends historic charm with modern luxury. The flexible, well-designed floor plan offers gracious living spaces, four bedrooms upstairs, an additional bedroom on the lower level, and a magnificent office with custom paneling and a picturesque view. The gourmet eat-in kitchen features Brookhaven cabinetry, Carrera marble counters, a granite breakfast bar, abundant storage, and new appliances. The spacious primary suite includes built-ins, a large custom walk-in closet, and a spa-inspired bath with heated floors, soaking tub, and separate shower. The redesigned lower level impresses with a custom whiskey bar showcasing a quartz waterfall edge, antique mirrors, new cabinetry, and ambient lighting. It also includes a bedroom, large rec/family room, new 1.1 baths, radiant flooring, and ample storage. This home has been renovated top to bottom with new skylights, radiant heating and boiler system, windows, hardwood floors, custom closets and cabinetry, updated bathrooms, designer lighting and paint, window treatments, three new air conditioning condensers, a new sound system, and more. The professionally landscaped patio and front yard are ideal for enjoying Chicago summers. Convenient parking options available.

Property Specifics

Single Family
1891
No
0.04
Cook
0 / Not Applicable
12348167
17031090240000

Nearby Schools

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

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
21 Apr, 2016 Under contract $0 MRED MLS
8 Jan, 2016 Listed for sale $0 MRED MLS
4 Jan, 2022 Sold $2,100,000 MRED MLS
23 Nov, 2021 Under contract $2,450,000 MRED MLS
Last price change $2,595,000 MRED MLS
10 Feb, 2021 Listed for sale $3,150,000 MRED MLS
25 Jul, 2025 Sold $2,650,000 MRED MLS
16 Jun, 2025 Under contract $2,699,000 MRED MLS
6 May, 2025 Listed for sale $2,699,000 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: —
Floor Type: —
Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
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Fifth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 6
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink,European Shower,Soaking Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: —

Other Specifics

1
20 X 90
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2022 $28,647
2025 $28,906

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