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N. Astor Street 1316 North Astor Street 1316 N. ASTOR STREET 1316 NORTH ASTOR STREET This is a rare opportunity to own this classic Potter Palmer mansion. Perfectly situated on prestigious Astor street, you are just steps from the lake, Lincoln Park, and all of the fabulous shopping and dining the Gold Coast has to offer! Behind the vintage façade is an architectural vision with grand room sizes, soaring ceilings, and sleek modern lines throughout. An elevator and an architecturally significant scissor staircase offer access to all levels of the home. Designed for the way we live today, the front of the home features an open living and dining room – great for entertaining. This open space has a cozy fireplace and tremendous light pours in through a two-story atrium. The eat-in kitchen features white cabinetry, granite countertops, and all stainless appliances. A large center island is great for meal prep or casual dining. A double height glass wall offers picturesque views of the hardscaped courtyard. An adjacent mudroom offers access to the courtyard. The second level features a huge bedroom suite as well as a marvelous den or fourth bedroom with access to the garage roof deck. The third level of the home is a full floor, true master suite with a sitting or exercise room and two wonderful dressing rooms. Beautiful hardwood floors flow through the master bedroom featuring a fireplace and oversized windows. The huge white marble spa bath has dual vanities, an oversized glass shower, and a jet tub. Two additional bedroom suites and a built-in homework/office space with skylights are located on the top level of the home. The lower level boasts two additional bedroom suites, one with a private entrance. A three-car garage completes this wonderful residence. Price: $5,900,000 6 Beds | 6.3 Baths 2018 Taxes: $120,545.20 1316nAstorSt.info EMILY SACHS WONG | 1316 NORTH ASTOR STREET | 3 LIVING ROOM EMILY SACHS WONG | 1316 NORTH ASTOR STREET | 5 LIVING ROOM EMILY SACHS WONG | 1316 NORTH ASTOR STREET | 7 LIVING ROOM & DINING ROOM :: LIVING ROOM EMILY SACHS WONG | 1316 NORTH ASTOR STREET | 9 DINING ROOM EMILY SACHS WONG | 1316 NORTH ASTOR STREET | 11 EMILY SACHS WONG | 843 WEST WEBSTER AVENUE | 13 DINING ROOM EMILY SACHS WONG | 1316 NORTH ASTOR STREET | 13 KITCHEN EMILY SACHS WONG | 1316 NORTH ASTOR STREET | 15 KITCHEN EMILY SACHS WONG | 1316 NORTH ASTOR STREET | 17 MASTER BEDROOM EMILY SACHS WONG | 1316 NORTH ASTOR STREET | 19 MASTER CLOSET & EXERCISE ROOM :: MASTER BATHROOM EMILY SACHS WONG | 1316 NORTH ASTOR STREET | 21 MASTER BATHROOM EMILY SACHS WONG | 1316 NORTH ASTOR STREET | 23 BEDROOM :: BATHROOM EMILY SACHS WONG | 1316 NORTH ASTOR STREET | 25 BEDROOM :: BEDROOM & BATHROOM EMILY SACHS WONG | 1316 NORTH ASTOR STREET | 27 FAMILY ROOM EMILY SACHS WONG | 1316 NORTH ASTOR STREET | 29 FOURTH LEVEL EMILY SACHS WONG | 1316 NORTH ASTOR STREET | 31 FOURTH LEVEL EMILY SACHS WONG | 1316 NORTH ASTOR STREET | 33 BEDROOM :: BEDROOM & BATHROOM EMILY SACHS WONG | 1316 NORTH ASTOR STREET | 35 LOWER LEVEL RECREATION ROOM, BEDROOM & BATHROOM EMILY SACHS WONG | 1316 NORTH ASTOR STREET | 37 COURTYARD EMILY SACHS WONG | 1316 NORTH ASTOR STREET | 39 COURTYARD EMILY SACHS WONG | 1316 NORTH ASTOR STREET | 41 DN FOYER BE DR OOM 9'-0" X 11'-4" 16'-9" X 29'-0" LIVING/DINING R OOM 16'-4" X 46'-6" DN UP DN UP OP E N B E LOW UP DN UP FAMILY R OOM 15'-2" X 23'-5" MUD ROOM 8'-7" X 13'-7" KITCHE N 15'-8" X 25'-6" OP E N B E LOW COUR TYAR D 28'-1" X 24'-7" GARAGE DE C K 27'-1" X 31'-2" 27'-1" X 31'-2" First Floor Second Floor N N 1316 N. Astor Ave. 1316 N. Astor Ave. Floor plans are for general marketing purposesMAIN only. LEVELMeasurements representative but have not been verified. SECOND LEVEL BEDROOM 16'-4" X 24'-1" MAS TE R BE DR OOM 16'-8" X 29'-0" W.I.C . 8'-2" X 12'-0" UP UP DN W O L E B E XE R C IS E R OOM 11'-5" X 12'-5" N E P O OPEN BELOW UP UP DN W.I.C . 8'-8" X 16'-0" BEDR OOM 16'-4" X 25'-1" MAS TE R BATH 16'-2" X 17'-6" Third Floor Fourth Floor N N 1316 N. Astor Ave. THIRD LEVEL 1316 N. Astor Ave. FOURTH LEVEL Floor plans are for general marketing purposes only. Measurements representative but have not been verified. Detached Single MLS #: 10668902 List Price: $5,900,000 Status: NEW List Date: 03/16/2020 Orig List Price: $5,900,000 Area: 8008 List Dt Rec: 03/16/2020 Sold Price: Address: 1316 N Astor St , Chicago, IL 60610 Directions: Schiller to Astor, south one way to 1316. Lst. Mkt. Time:1 Closed: Contract: Concessions: Off Market: Financing: Contingency: Year Built: 1903 Blt Before 78:Yes Curr. Leased: No Dimensions: 29X140 Ownership: Fee Simple Subdivision: Model: Corp Limits: Chicago Township: North Chicago County: Cook Coordinates: N:1316 E:50 # Fireplaces: 4 Bathrooms Rooms: 12 6 / 3 Parking: Garage (full/half): Bedrooms: 6 Master Bath: Full # Spaces: Gar:3 BEDROOM Parking Incl. Basement: Full, English Bsmnt. Bath: Yes Yes 14'-7" X 27'-2" In Price: Utility Costs: Mobility Score:71 - Good Mobility! Remarks: First time on the market since this renovation was first offered! Behind this classic Potter Palmer mansion sits an architectural vision with grand room sizes, gracious ceiling heights and cool modern lines throughout. Elevator access to all levels as well as an architecturally significant scissor staircase to all levels. The main level of the home offers great spaces for living and dining and tremendous light pours in through a two story atrium. The eat in kitchen features ample white cabinetry, granite counter tops, all stainless appliances, and enjoys views through the double height glass all overlooking the hard-scaped courtyard and then easy mudroom entry off the secure yard from garage. the second level offers a huge bedroom suite as well as a marvelous den or 4th bedroom with access to the garage roof deck. A full floor true master suite offers a huge bedroom, separate sitting or exercise room, and a huge white marble spa bath with double vanities, oversized shower, and a jetted tub, plus a second half bath. Two wonderful dressing rooms complete the space. Two additional top floor bedroom suites plus a built-in homework/office space, all under enormous skylights. The lower level offers two additional bedroom suites, one with a private entrance. This home has been lovingly maintained and has too many custom details to list! Located on a corner-like lot on beautiful Astor Street, you are walking distance to the lake, Lincoln Park, and all of the fabulous shopping and dining that the Gold Coast has to offer! School Data Assessments Tax Miscellaneous Elementary: (299) Amount: Amount: $120,545.20 Waterfront: No Junior High: (299) Frequency: Not Applicable PIN: 17031060130000 Appx SF: 10624 High School:(299) Special Assessments:No Mult PINs: SF Source: Estimated Special Service Area: No Tax Year: 2018 Bldg. Assess. SF:7160 Master Association: Tax Exmps: Homeowner, Senior Acreage: 0.095 ME C HANIC AL/ Square Footage Comments: LAUNDR Y Room Name Size Level Flooring Win Trmt Room Name Size Level Flooring Win Trmt R OOM Living Room 23X16 Main Level Hardwood Master Bedroom29X17 3rd Level Hardwood 13'-8" X 16'-0" Dining Room 23X16 Main Level Hardwood 2nd Bedroom 29X17 2nd Level Carpet Kitchen 26X16 Main Level Hardwood 3rd Bedroom 24X16 4th Level Carpet Family Room 23X15 2nd Level Hardwood 4th Bedroom 25X16 4th Level Hardwood Laundry Room 16X14 Lower 5th Bedroom 23X16 Lower Carpet 6th Bedroom 27X15 Lower Other Exercise Room 12X11 3rd Level Marble Foyer 11X09 Main Level Hardwood UP Mud Room 14X09 Main Level Hardwood Study 12X06 4th Level Hardwood Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Elevator, Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s) Exterior Property Features: Age:100+ Years, Rehab in 1992 Laundry Features:In Unit, Multiple Locations Roof: Type:4+ Stories Additional Rooms:5th Bedroom, 6th Bedroom, Sewer:Sewer-Public Style: Exercise Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Study Water:Lake Michigan Exterior:Brick, Stone Garage Ownership:Owned Const Opts: Air Cond:Central Air Garage On Site:Yes General Info:None Heating:Gas, Forced Air Garage Type:Detached Amenities: Kitchen:Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Garage Details: Asmt Incl:None Area-Table Space, Island Parking Ownership: HERS Index Score: Appliances:Oven/Range, Microwave, Parking On Site: Green Discl: Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Parking Details: Green Rating Source: Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Driveway: Appliances Green Feats: Foundation: Dining:Combined w/ LivRm Sale Terms: Attic: Exst Bas/Fnd: Possession:Closing Disability Access: BEDROOM Basement Details:Finished No Occ Date: 16'-3" X 23'-2" Bath Amn: Disability Details: Rural: Fireplace Details: Exposure: Addl. Sales Info.:List Broker Must Accompany Lot Size: Fireplace Location:Family Room, Living Room, Oversized Chicago Lot Broker Owned/Interest:No Master Bedroom, Other Lot Desc: Relist: Electricity: Zero Lot Line: Equipment: Other Structures: Broker: @properties (85774) / (773) 472-0200 List Broker: Emily Sachs Wong (128632) on behalf of Emily Sachs Wong, INC. (T14619) / (312) 286-0800 / [email protected] CoList Broker: More Agent Contact Info: Copyright 2020 MRED LLC - The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, including but not limited to square footages and lot sizes, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. NOTICE: Many homes contain recording devices, and buyers should be aware that they may be recorded during a showing.
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