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.
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$3,995,000
325 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
11beds
14,000sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$285/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Historic mansionMeticulous detailsWorking elevatorLarge patio and gardenThree-bedroom two bath apartmentSecluded sectionWorking dumbwaiter
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 17, 2025 at 10:07pm
Listing courtesy of:
Jeffrey Lowe 312-319-1168,
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12362551

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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, On Site, 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: $285/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $8,351,000
- Annual tax amount: $100,648
- Date on market: 5/12/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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