On one of Lincoln Park's most coveted blocks, 1811 N Howe Street is a home that reveals itself in layers - each level, each room, each outdoor space more unexpected than the last. At nearly 5,900 square feet across three levels, this French Provincial limestone and brick residence is defined by a singular architectural vision: a soaring interior atrium with 30-foot ceilings and a south-facing glass block wall that floods the home with extraordinary natural light from the Brazilian cherry hardwood floors below to the high ceiling above. It is a home that manages to feel both grand and luminous, dramatic and deeply livable. The main level is designed for the full range of daily and celebratory life. A separate formal dining room - appointed with one of five antique fireplace mantels, each averaging over $20,000 - opens to a generously proportioned living room, also with a fireplace. The kitchen is equipped with a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf range and oven, Bosch dishwasher, granite countertops, and Perenti custom cabinetry. A spacious family room anchors the rear of the main level. A powder room and two-car detached garage complete this level. The home's outdoor space features a spectacular private in-ground swimming pool surrounded by an expansive patio - a coveted rarity in Chicago - plus a courtyard entry at the front. The second level is devoted to private living. The primary suite features a gas fireplace, a spa-caliber bath with whirlpool tub, steam shower, granite double vanity, and a walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms share this level, each served by refined ensuite baths, joined by a dedicated sauna, second-floor laundry, and a large private terrace. The third level adds a fourth bedroom, a full bath, a substantial den that serves equally as a fifth bedroom or creative space, and access via an outdoor walkway to a rooftop terrace above the garage with open sky above. A further upper terrace crowns the home. Six gas fireplaces in all - five with antique mantels - are distributed across every principal level, giving each room its own warmth and character. Three-zone HVAC (2016) and a newer hot water tank (2020) ensure mechanical reliability throughout. Interior design by Marty Lescht. Sprinkler system and landscape lighting. HOB (Howe/Orchard/Burling) neighborhood has an active and supportive association, including 24/7 security monitoring. Steps from Lincoln Park, the lakefront path, the farmers' market, and the best dining, shopping, and cultural life Chicago has to offer - in one of the city's most treasured neighborhoods.
Active
$4,495,000
1811 N Howe St, Chicago, IL 60614
5beds
5,900sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1993
4,092 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$762/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Five antique fireplace mantelsLarge private terraceBrazilian cherry hardwood floorsTwo-car detached garageSpacious family roomDedicated saunaFormal dining room
- 179 days
- 2,801
- 146
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Listed by:
Carrie McCormick 312-961-4612,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12595802
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Deck, Foyer, Terrace, Walk In Closet, Other Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X20
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 348 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X29
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X24
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 320 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X16
Deck
- Level: Third
- Area: 525 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X25
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 475 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X19
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X19
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X20
Laundry
- Level: Second
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 320 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X20
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 576 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32X18
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 560 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28X20
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 50 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X5
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Gas Cooktop
- Laundry: Upper Level, In Unit
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Sauna, Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 6
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Dining Room, Exterior
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 5,900 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Levels: Tri-Level
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Pool features: In Ground
Lot
- Size: 4,092 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33x124
Details
- Parcel number: 14333030480000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: French Provincial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1993
- Major remodel year: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sheffields
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $762/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,350,000
- Annual tax amount: $66,642
- Date on market: 4/7/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,495,000-5.9%$762/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12595802 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2025 | Listing removed | $4,775,000$809/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12209549 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $4,775,000-2.6%$809/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12209549 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2024 | Listing removed | $4,900,000$831/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12190845 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $4,900,000+345.5%$831/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12190845 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2001 | Sold | $1,100,000-8.3%$186/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/1999 | Sold | $1,200,000$203/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,642 +14.2% | $335,000 +19.7% |
| 2023 | $58,374 -13.8% | $279,982 -15.8% |
| 2022 | $67,728 -6.1% | $332,705 -8% |
| 2021 | $72,091 +28.7% | $361,830 +42.2% |
| 2020 | $55,994 +2% | $254,456 -8% |
| 2019 | $54,880 -1.9% | $276,583 -3.5% |
| 2018 | $55,957 +8.2% | $286,713 +17.7% |
| 2017 | $51,699 +7.1% | $243,536 |
| 2016 | $48,277 -9.6% | $243,536 -17.2% |
| 2015 | $53,391 +32% | $293,986 +33.3% |
| 2014 | $40,452 -1.2% | $220,594 -3.2% |
| 2013 | $40,954 -2% | $227,806 -3.2% |
| 2012 | $41,795 +17.2% | $235,404 +5% |
| 2011 | $35,662 -10.8% | $224,114 -10.5% |
| 2010 | $39,961 -3.7% | $250,424 -7.9% |
| 2009 | $41,477 +30.1% | $271,927 +18.8% |
| 2008 | $31,876 +2.1% | $228,927 |
| 2007 | $31,215 -21.9% | $228,927 -17.7% |
| 2006 | $39,953 +50.2% | $278,308 +70.9% |
| 2005 | $26,604 +1% | $162,811 |
| 2004 | $26,335 +2.2% | $162,811 |
| 2003 | $25,763 +16.3% | $162,811 +32% |
| 2002 | $22,153 +5.5% | $123,302 |
| 2001 | $21,001 +9.5% | $123,302 |
| 2000 | $19,172 -0.6% | $123,302 +21.1% |
| 1999 | $19,289 | $101,802 |
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Neighborhood: Old Town
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lincoln Elementary School
- Middle: Lincoln Elementary School
- High: Lincoln Park High School
- District: 299
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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