Beautifully renovated brownstone located on one of Chicago's premier blocks, 1242 North Astor is a meticulously updated brownstone that blends historic charm with modern luxury. The flexible, well-designed floor plan offers gracious living spaces, four bedrooms upstairs, an additional bedroom on the lower level, and a magnificent office with custom paneling and a picturesque view. The gourmet eat-in kitchen features Brookhaven cabinetry, Carrera marble counters, a granite breakfast bar, abundant storage, and new appliances. The spacious primary suite includes built-ins, a large custom walk-in closet, and a spa-inspired bath with heated floors, soaking tub, and separate shower. The redesigned lower level impresses with a custom whiskey bar showcasing a quartz waterfall edge, antique mirrors, new cabinetry, and ambient lighting. It also includes a bedroom, large rec/family room, new 1.1 baths, radiant flooring, and ample storage. This home has been renovated top to bottom with new skylights, radiant heating and boiler system, windows, hardwood floors, custom closets and cabinetry, updated bathrooms, designer lighting and paint, window treatments, three new air conditioning condensers, a new sound system, and more. The professionally landscaped patio and front yard are ideal for enjoying Chicago summers. Convenient parking options available.
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$2,699,000
1242 N Astor St, Chicago, IL 60610
5beds
5,100sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1891
1,781.6 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$529/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern luxuryHistoric charmGracious living spacesGourmet eat-in kitchenCarrera marble countersSpa-inspired bathQuartz waterfall edge
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 11, 2025 at 10:07pm
Listing courtesy of:
Connie Antoniou, CIPS,CRS,GREEN,GRI,SFR 847-508-7775,
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty,
Linda Levin,
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12348167

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Eating Area, Office, Walk In Closet, Other Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X13
Bedroom 5
- Level: Lower
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X20
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X19
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 432 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X27
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X13
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X14
Walk in closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X11
Heating
- Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Wet Bar, In-Law Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Full,Daylight
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Basement, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 5,100 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Site, Other, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Indoor Hot Tub
Lot
- Size: 1,781.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 X 90
Details
- Parcel number: 17031090240000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Brownstone
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1891
- Major remodel year: 2024
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Other
- Water: Other
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Lake
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $529/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,370,000
- Annual tax amount: $28,906
- Date on market: 5/6/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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