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1653 W North Ave, Chicago, IL

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Sold

Listed price in listed location currency (USD).
$1,355,000
$1,400,000

531

MLS® 12453449

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Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence
Levels Residential
Size 4204 sqft
Garage Yes
Taxes $39,740
Lot Size 
Approx. Age 1898
Avg. Price Per Sqft $333
MLS® Number 12453449

Property Address: 1653 W North Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622-2246

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

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.
MLS® Number12453449
Laundry LevelIn Unit, Sink
Central VacNo
FireplaceNo
Acreage
Exterior
GarageYes
Approx. Age1898
BasementUnfinished, Full
DrivewayOff Alley, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Garage Spaces1
Heat
A/C
Heating Fuel

Extras

Rooms

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Bedroom 4:Main Floor15 × 12 ft
Kitchen:Main Floor14 × 19 ft
Dining Room:Main Floor18 × 20 ft
Other:Main Floor13 × 12 ft
Family Room:Main Floor10 × 16 ft
Other:Main Floor12 × 15 ft
Den:Main Floor8 × 14 ft
Bedroom 5:Second Floor13 × 18 ft
Bedroom 3:Main Floor8 × 14 ft
Laundry:Main Floor6 × 12 ft
Living Room:Main Floor18 × 20 ft
Master Bedroom:Main Floor19 × 14 ft
Bedroom 2:Main Floor12 × 12 ft

Price History

Sep 28, 2025End Date
$1,355,000Sold Price

Sold

Sep 23, 2025List Date
$1,400,000List Price
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1653 W North Ave, Chicago, IL

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