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  • $3,491,800

    79 E Elm St, Chicago, IL 60611

    5beds
    6,500sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1899
    2,199 Square Feet Lot
    $3,491,800 Zestimate®
    $537/sqft
    $7,189 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $3,491,800

    $3.11M - $3.95M

    $7,189/mo

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    What's special

    Luxurious modern renovation of elegant brownstone. Steps from the Lake on premiere Gold Coast street, combining the opulence of the old with the modernity of the new. From the moment you walk thru the 10 ft tall front doors into an enclosed foyer and see the "Versailles" red birch floor, the large antique limestone fireplace & Boffi kitchen, you know you're in a special place. High ceilings, stunning chevron inlaid wood floors, full basement with 2nd kitchen w/wine refrigerator and radiant heated stone floors leading out to large 20'x20' landscaped patio. Gourmet cook's kitchen with Boffi white cabinetry, enormous 11 ft. island/breakfast bar, integrated top-of-the-line appliances including Miele espresso machine. Full height windows face private lush garden. 2 rooftop decks have views of the Lake. This home was built to perfection, great for families and entertaining. 2 YEARS FREE PARKING AT 1150 N. LSD - steps away at the corner, and permit parking on Elm available all day/night.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 8
    • Full bathrooms: 6
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 6,500 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: None
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stone, Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 2,199 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1703201025

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1899

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Chicago

    Other

    Other facts
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Oven-Double
    • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
    • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Limestone
    • Heat/Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, Indv Controls, Radiant, 2+ Sep Heating Systems, Zoned
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Status: Active
    • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
    • Dining Room Level: Main Level
    • Kitchen Level: Main Level
    • Living Room Level: Main Level
    • Sale Terms: Conventional
    • Exposure: S (South), N (North)
    • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Kitchen Type: Pantry-Closet, Eating Area-Table Space, Island
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Fireplace Type/Details: Wood Burning
    • Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: 3rd Level
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: 3rd Level
    • Equipment: Intercom, Humidifier
    • Addtl Room 1 Level: Lower
    • Addtl Room 2 Level: 2nd Level
    • Family Room Level: Lower
    • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Steam Shower
    • Basement: Finished
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 4 Level: Lower
    • Addtl Room 3 Level: Lower
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Roof Type: Rubber, Slate
    • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 4 Name: 2nd Kitchen
    • Addtl Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm
    • Addtl Room 5 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • Addtl Room 2 Name: Library
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 10 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 9 Level: Not Applicable
    • Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 6 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 7 Flooring: Hardwood
    • 4th Bedroom Level: 3rd Level
    • Addtl Room 5 Name: Sunroom
    • Foundation: Stone
    • Style Of House: Victorian
    • Addtl Room 7 Level: 2nd Level
    • Addtl Room 7 Name: Walk in Closet
    • Addtl Room 6 Name: Deck
    • Addtl Room 5 Level: 4th Level
    • Addtl Room 8 Name: Terrace
    • Square Feet Source: Estimated
    • Master Bedroom Bath (Y/N): Full
    • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Shades
    • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Shades
    • Living Room Window Treatments (Y/N): Shades
    • Addtl Room 1 Window Treatments (Y/N): Shades
    • Addtl Room 3 Window Treatments (Y/N): Shades
    • 4th Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Shades
    • Family Room Window Treatments (Y/N): Curtains/Drapes
    • Addtl Room 2 Window Treatments (Y/N): Shades
    • Additional Rooms: Sun/Florida Room, 5th Bedroom
    • Recent Rehab (Y/N): Yes
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Roof Deck, Deck, Balcony
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other
    • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Skylight(s)
    • Family Room Flooring: Stone
    • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Stone
    • Type of House 2: 4+ Stories
    • Lot Dimensions: 20 X 109
    • Basement (Y/N): English, Full
    • Addtl Room 8 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Laundry Level: Lower
    • Additional Rooms: Terrace, Deck, Walk In Closet, 2nd Kitchen, Library, Family Room - Down
    • Addtl Room 6 Level: 4th Level
    • Addtl Room 8 Level: 4th Level
    • Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Addtl Room 3 Name: Family Room - Down
    • Additional Sales Information: List Broker Must Accompany
    • Tax Year: 2019
    • Parcel Identification Number: 17032010250000

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/24/2022Sold$3,018,000-5.5%$464/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11361141 Report a problem
    10/17/2022Pending sale$3,195,000$492/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11361141 Report a problem
    9/3/2022Contingent$3,195,000$492/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11361141 Report a problem
    7/15/2022Price change$3,195,000-2.4%$492/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11361141 Report a problem
    5/13/2022Price change$3,275,000-3.5%$504/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11361141 Report a problem
    3/30/2022Price change$3,395,000-1.6%$522/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11361141 Report a problem
    8/27/2021Listed for sale$3,449,500-1.3%$531/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11202797 Report a problem
    8/27/2021Listing removed--
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11007222 Report a problem
    3/1/2021Listed for sale$3,495,000-2.8%$538/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11007222 Report a problem
    3/1/2021Listing removed--
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10815340 Report a problem
    8/12/2020Price change$3,595,000-2.7%$553/sqft
    Source: Compass #10815340 Report a problem
    1/8/2020Price change$3,695,000-5.1%$568/sqft
    Source: Compass #10815340 Report a problem
    10/3/2019Listed for sale$3,895,000-0.1%$599/sqft
    Source: Compass #10384249 Report a problem
    4/1/2016Sold$3,900,000$600/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    3/28/2008Sold$3,900,000+205.9%$600/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #06768578 Report a problem
    7/26/2005Sold$1,275,000$196/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/19/2005Sold$1,275,000$196/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024-- $298,000 +74.5%
    2023$36,026 -17%$170,745 -19.1%
    2022$43,397 +2.3%$210,990
    2021$42,428 +2.9%$210,990 +14%
    2020$41,232 -0.2%$185,089 -10%
    2019$41,319 +13.7%$205,655 +11.8%
    2018$36,350 +22%$184,021 +32.9%
    2017$29,808 +15.6%$138,466 +7.5%
    2016$25,796 +18.2%$128,792 +8.1%
    2015$21,828 -1.2%$119,119
    2014$22,101 +2%$119,119
    2013$21,665 +1.4%$119,119
    2012$21,375 +10.7%$119,119
    2011$19,303 -0.4%$119,119
    2010$19,383 +4.4%$119,119
    2009$18,575 +8.7%$119,119
    2008$17,088 +148.3%$119,119 +145.8%
    2007$6,882 -1.1%$48,456
    2006$6,956 -64.3%$48,456 -59.3%
    2005$19,464 +1%$119,115
    2004$19,267 +2.2%$119,115
    2003$18,849 +9%$119,115 +23.7%
    2002$17,296 +3.8%$96,270
    2001$16,671 +27.4%$96,270
    2000$13,086 -0.7%$96,270 +41.3%
    1999$13,175 $68,120

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    Neighborhood: Gold Coast

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Ogden Elementary

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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