Welcome to the Armour House! First time on the open market in approximately 90 years. This remarkable home has a rich Chicago history and many original features have been perfectly preserved. Built in approximately 1915 for Mrs. Elizabeth Montgomery Ward by the renowned architect Van Doren Shaw, this home displays meticulous details beyond anything available in today's construction. Purchased by Lester Armour, the infamous meat packer / banker, in 1921 and then purchased in the 1930s by the current owners, industrialists behind Standard Screw Company / Stanadyne. Featuring over 14,000 square feet in the main home and an additional 2400 square feet in the coach house, this historic mansion sits two doors from Lake Michigan and Lincoln Park. Situated on a secluded section of Wellington Avenue on an oversized 70 by 140 lot with a gated driveway off Wellington Avenue and gated alley access. Grand marble and limestone entryway leads to an impressive center staircase that leads to all four floors of the home. Second floor holds expansive living spaces with an enormous living room, formal dining room, library and amazing three season room. Spread throughout the home are 11 bedrooms, 7 full baths and 3 half baths. The home has a working elevator and a working dumbwaiter. Property has been impeccably maintained with newer roof and mechanical systems. Coach house with heated two car garage and a three-bedroom two bath apartment. Wonderful outdoor space includes a large patio and garden. Ample parking in the driveway for guests. This property has endless possibilities.
Closed
$3,400,000
325 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
11beds
14,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
-- sqft lot
$5,273,200 Zestimate®
$243/sqft
$3,687 Estimated rent
Home value
$5,273,200
$3.90M - $7.01M
$3,687/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$3,687/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$3,687/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$24,320/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$24,320/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Historic mansionMeticulous detailsWorking elevatorLarge patio and gardenThree-bedroom two bath apartmentSecluded sectionWorking dumbwaiter
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeffrey Lowe 312-319-1168,
Compass
Bought with:
Dawn McKenna
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12362551
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 11
- Bathrooms: 10
- Full bathrooms: 7
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 8, Bedroom 9, Bedroom 10, Bedroom 11, Library, Sitting Room, Gallery
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Third
- Area: 399 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X19
Bedroom 2
- Level: Third
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Third
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X16
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 5
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 6
- Level: Fourth
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X14
Other
- Level: Fourth
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X16
Other
- Level: Fourth
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Other
- Level: Fourth
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Other
- Level: Fourth
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Other
- Level: Fourth
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Dining room
- Level: Second
- Area: 441 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X21
Family room
- Level: Third
- Area: 416 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X16
Other
- Level: Third
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Closet, Pantry-Walk-in)
- Level: Main
- Area: 289 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X17
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 299 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X13
Library
- Level: Second
- Area: 361 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X19
Living room
- Level: Second
- Area: 532 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28X19
Sitting room
- Level: Third
- Area: 416 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X16
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 14,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Dimensions: 71X140X79X100
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 14282030090000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Other
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $243/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $4,770,260
- Annual tax amount: $100,648
- Date on market: 5/12/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2025 | Sold | $3,400,000-14.9%$243/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12362551 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2025 | Pending sale | $3,995,000$285/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12362551 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2025 | Contingent | $3,995,000$285/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12362551 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,995,000$285/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12362551 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2025 | Listing removed | $3,995,000$285/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12176248 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2025 | Price change | $3,995,000-11.1%$285/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12176248 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2024 | Listed for sale | $4,495,000$321/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12176248 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2024 | Listing removed | $4,495,000$321/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12076026 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2024 | Price change | $4,495,000-10%$321/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12076026 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2024 | Listed for sale | $4,995,000$357/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12076026 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $477,026 -42.9% |
| 2023 | $176,198 +2.6% | $835,100 |
| 2022 | $171,765 +2.3% | $835,100 |
| 2021 | $167,931 +15.1% | $835,100 +27.5% |
| 2020 | $145,899 -0.2% | $654,934 -10% |
| 2019 | $146,205 +1.7% | $727,704 |
| 2018 | $143,746 +16.3% | $727,704 +26.7% |
| 2017 | $123,613 +7.5% | $574,224 |
| 2016 | $115,011 +9.3% | $574,224 |
| 2015 | $105,224 +8% | $574,224 +9.3% |
| 2014 | $97,462 +2% | $525,294 |
| 2013 | $95,538 +1.4% | $525,294 |
| 2012 | $94,262 +22.2% | $525,294 +6.2% |
| 2009 | $77,149 +1% | $494,755 -7.1% |
| 2008 | $76,388 +1% | $532,510 |
| 2007 | $75,629 -1.1% | $532,510 |
| 2006 | $76,446 +278.8% | $532,510 +331.1% |
| 2005 | $20,183 +1% | $123,517 |
| 2004 | $19,979 +2.2% | $123,517 |
| 2003 | $19,545 -11.9% | $123,517 |
| 2002 | $22,191 +3.8% | $123,517 |
| 2001 | $21,389 -0.2% | $123,517 |
| 2000 | $21,429 | $123,517 +10.7% |
| 1999 | $21,429 | $111,550 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Lake View
Nearby homes
- $3,387,6009 bd5 ba6.8k sqft333 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657Off Market
- $---- bd1 ba400 sqft335 W Wellington Ave #3B, Chicago, IL 60657Off Market
- $3,095,3004 bd4 ba5.7k sqft337 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657Off Market
- $325,900-- bd-- ba-- sqft2970 N Lake Shore Dr APT 2A, Chicago, IL 60657Off Market
- $362,4002 bd2 ba1.3k sqft2970 N Lake Shore Dr APT 3A, Chicago, IL 60657Off Market
- $373,2002 bd2 ba1.1k sqft2970 N Lake Shore Dr APT 4A, Chicago, IL 60657Off Market
- $375,8002 bd2 ba1.1k sqft2970 N Lake Shore Dr APT 5A, Chicago, IL 60657Off Market
- $362,6002 bd2 ba1.2k sqft2970 N Lake Shore Dr APT 6A, Chicago, IL 60657Off Market
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Nettelhorst Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Lake View High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Nettelhorst Elementary School
- Middle: Nettelhorst Elementary School
- High: Lake View 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.
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$5,273,200
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$5,273,200
- Illinois
- Cook County
- Chicago
- 60657
- Lake View
- 325 W Wellington Ave
Nearby cities
Nearby neighborhoods
Nearby zip codes
Other Chicago Topics
