This architecturally significant Gold Coast penthouse offers 7, 750 sqft of exceptional living space. Designed for the grandeur of the 1920s and modernized for 21st-century living, it provides a brilliant combination of elegance and practicality. The main level is ideal for entertaining. Features of the 2-story living room include a wood-burning fireplace, linenfold paneling, a plaster ornamental barrel vault ceiling, and oversized windows that open out onto a 61-foot private terrace. The paneled dining room can comfortably seat 22 people together at one table, while the sunroom is ideal for more intimate dinner parties. The paneled library includes another wood-burning fireplace and the original speakeasy-style bar concealed behind movable bookcases. A second bar designed to look original was added more recently. The fully outfitted white kitchen includes top-quality appliances, a butler's pantry, and a breakfast area. The kitchen adjoins the family room and an office, both with custom built-ins and a handsome beamed ceiling and a gas fireplace. Five bedrooms, five full baths, and two half baths provide optimal flexibility for family and guests. The luxurious primary suite includes a gas fireplace, dual dressing rooms and a stunning bath outfitted with oversized book-matched marble slabs. Other features include an upstairs playroom, dual laundry centers, a temperature-controlled wine closet, and storage. Building amenities include full-time door and engineering staff, an on-site manager, a new exercise room, and a landscaped garden terrace. Valet parking for multiple cars is available directly across the street at 1325 North State for $345 a month. This home is ideally located by several top-rated private and public schools, parks and playgrounds, top restaurants and shopping, and lakefront recreation.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Possible: 5
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 21 x 17
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 14 x 20
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 13 x 18
- Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 14 x 15
- Bedroom 5 Dimensions: 19 x 10
- Primary Bedroom Level: Second
- Bedroom 2 Level: Second
- Bedroom 3 Level: Second
- Bedroom 4 Level: Second
- Bedroom 5 Level: Main
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 13
- Bedroom 5, Library, Walk In Closet, Sun Room, Breakfast Room, Play Room, Office, Deck, Terrace
- Library: 19 x 10
- Library Level: Main
- Walk In Closet: 11 x 13
- Walk In Closet Level: Second
- Sun Room: 10 x 19
- Sun Room Level: Main
- Walk In Closet: 08 x 12
- Walk In Closet Level: Second
- Play Room: 27 x 11
- Play Room Level: Second
- Terrace: 61 x 09
- Terrace Level: Main
- Laundry: 13 x 12
- Laundry Level: Main
- Family Room Dimensions: 14 x 14
- Living Room Dimensions: 29 x 16
- Office/Study Room Dimensions: 15 x 08
- Family Room Level: Main
- Living Room Level: Main
- Office/Study Room Level: Main
- Exercise Room: Yes
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 7
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings
- Bar-Wet
- Hardwood Floors
- First Floor Bedroom
- First Floor Laundry
- Second Floor Laundry
- First Floor Full Bath
- Storage
- Built-in Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Bookcases
- Coffered Ceiling(s)
- Historic/Period Mlwk
- Beamed Ceilings
- Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances
- Yes
- Laundry Features: In Unit, Multiple Locations, Sink
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air, Zoned
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
- Heating Features: Steam, Radiator(s)
- Number of Fireplaces: 4
Kitchen and Dining
- Breakfast Room Dimensions: 13 x 08
- Breakfast Room Level: Main
- Dining Area Dimensions: 29 x 17
- Dining Area Level: Main
- Kitchen Dimensions: 14 x 17
- Kitchen Level: Main
Exterior and Lot Features
- Deck
- Outdoor Grill
- Deck Dimensions: 08 x 11
- Deck Level: Second
Land Info
- Lot Description: Landscaped
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Description: Detached
- Parking Total: 2
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Receiving Room, Security Door Lock(s), Service Elevator(s), Patio
- Association Fee: 9027
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Gas, Insurance, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Internet
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 9027
- Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit
- Cats Allowed: Yes
- Dogs Allowed: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School: Ogden Elementary
- Elementary School District: 299
- High School: Lincoln Park High School
- High School District: 299
Amenities and Community Features
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 30304.61
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Cook
- Directions: On State between Goethe and Banks on the west side of street. There is blinker zone parking directly across the street.
- Tax Year: 2022
- Ownership: Co-op
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: townhouse
- Parcel Number: 17042180320000
- Township: North Chicago
- Management Company: First Service Residential
- Property Subtype: Attached Single
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 7750
- Year Built: 1927
- Property Age: 97
- Levels or Stories: 15
- Structure Type: 1/2 Duplex, Vintage, Penthouse
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Lake Michigan
Home Features
- Other Equipment: TV-Cable