Sensational location and amazing, unexpected outdoor space like nothing you have seen in the city! This timeless Romanesque designed single family home was built in 1892 by important architect L. Gustav Hallberg. Entering the home through the wood paneled vestibule into the central foyer with 12-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, and access to all the spacious rooms on the first floor. The double living rooms have matching detailed gas fireplaces, large south facing windows that bring in generous natural light. The sitting room has a gorgeous pocket door as you enter into the stunning dining room with wood paneling, fireplace, gold leaf ceiling and hidden bar. Truly a gracious space for entertaining. The light filled eat in cook's kitchen features a spacious island and granite countertops. But the prime feature is the bank of windows overlooking the beautiful views of the expansive backyard and patio. Totally unexpected. The grand staircase with original wood paneling leads up to the second floor where you are greeted to the Music room/library with built in bookcases, featuring antique ornamentation and framed by a dramatic architectural arch from Thailand. The Primary suite features a fireplace, two walk in closets and spacious primary bath. Large family room with fireplace, built in bookcases, overlooks tree-lined Cedar Street. A second full bathroom, laundry and wet bar complete this floor. Stairs to the third floor has an amazing skylight and leads to four large bedrooms, two full baths, and two additional fireplaces. (The house has a total of 7 gas fireplaces.) Lower level offers office space, one bedroom apartment with kitchenette, full bath, and a private entrance to Cedar Street. This unique space is ideal for a home office, separate quarters for a nanny or adult family member. The lower level also features a cedar closet, abundance of storage and additional laundry. The backyard is like nothing else, gorgeous professionally landscaped garden and patio with pergola and gazebo . You will feel like you are on a European vacation in this is spectacular outdoor space. This special home is located on the tree lined Cedar Street which is just steps to the lake, high end shopping and dining. A prime, easy-access deeded parking spot across the street conveys with the house.
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$1,550,000
50 E Cedar St, Chicago, IL 60611
6beds
5,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1898
3,483 Square Feet Lot
$2,923,500 Zestimate®
$310/sqft
$13,182 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,923,500
$2.43M - $3.51M
$13,182/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 10, 2025 at 12:01am
Listing courtesy of:
Emily Destefano 847-921-7665,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Marilee Moyer
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12035461
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Whirlpool & Sep Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 338 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X26
Bedroom 2
- Level: Third
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Third
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X16
Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 6
- Level: Basement
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X18
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X20
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Family room
- Level: Second
- Area: 306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X17
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 20 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X4
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Kitchen 2nd
- Level: Basement
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X5
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X7
Library
- Level: Second
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X18
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 30 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X6
Office
- Level: Basement
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Sitting room
- Level: Main
- Area: 432 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X24
Walk in closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X7
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
- Laundry: Upper Level, Multiple Locations, Sink
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, Wet Bar, In-Law Floorplan, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Crawl Space,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 7
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Den/Library, Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 5,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 3,483 sqft
- Dimensions: 27X129
Details
- Additional structures: Pergola
- Parcel number: 17032010480000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Greystone
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1898
- Major remodel year: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Chicago
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8/2025 | Sold | $1,550,000-11.4%$310/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12035461 | ||
| 11/27/2024 | Pending sale | $1,750,000$350/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12035461 | ||
| 11/16/2024 | Contingent | $1,750,000$350/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12035461 | ||
| 9/9/2024 | Price change | $1,750,000-10.3%$350/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12035461 | ||
| 8/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000$390/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12035461 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $55,313 -1% | $268,128 -3.5% |
| 2022 | $55,860 -7% | $277,740 -8.9% |
| 2021 | $60,077 +53.9% | $304,752 +68.6% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Gold Coast
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Ogden Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Lincoln Park High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ogden Elementary
- Middle: Ogden Elementary
- High: Lincoln Park 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.
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