Welcome to 79 East Cedar Street, an amazing gem of a house that offers incomparable privacy and exclusivity in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast. Situated near DuSable Lake Shore Drive, the Chicago lakefront, and world-renowned Michigan Avenue, this Belle Epoque home evokes a grand and stylish era. In 1884, Bertha Palmer Commissioned architect Joseph Lymen Silsbee of Silsbee and Kent to create this neo-Moorish masterwork to transcend the ordinary. This meticulously refurbished approximately 7,523 square foot house with a Parisian style elevator that serves all floors. This truly one of a kind house includes a substantial Conservatory, 4-bedroom suites, 5 bathrooms. a Spa, 4 powder rooms, and 3 kitchenettes, a wine room, etc., and a 2 car attached heated garage. Approaching the property, one is met with elegant stone steps, flower boxes, and statuary. Original latticework and wrought iron fences captivate the eye. Lake views from every room. Heated pavement in front of the home as well as outside the garage keeps the residence comfortably accessible throughout the year.
Active
$7,900,000
79 E Cedar St, Chicago, IL 60611
4beds
7,523sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1884
1,872 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,050/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Flower boxesWrought iron fencesOriginal latticeworkParisian style elevatorHeated pavementElegant stone stepsWine room
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Listing updated: May 12, 2025 at 10:54am
Listing courtesy of:
Mia Wilkinson 312-719-9771,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12329774

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 9
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Atrium, Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Foyer, Pantry, Terrace, Theatre Room, Other Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Third
- Area: 552 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X23
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 528 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X22
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Other
- Features: Flooring (Marble)
- Level: Fourth
- Area: 510 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X17
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: Third
- Area: 544 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32X17
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 253 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X11
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Marble)
- Level: Main
- Area: 49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X7
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Marble)
- Level: Main
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X7
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Walk-in, Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters), Flooring (Marble)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 888 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 37X24
Other
- Features: Flooring (Marble)
- Level: Third
- Area: 368 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X16
Pantry
- Features: Flooring (Marble)
- Level: Main
- Area: 91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X7
Other
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Fourth
- Area: 1525 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 61X25
Other
- Features: Flooring (Marble)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 357 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X21
Heating
- Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned, Gas
Appliances
- Laundry: In Unit, Laundry Closet, Sink
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Basement, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 7,523 sqft
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage, On Site, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Front of Property, Side(s) of Property
- Water view: Front of Property,Side(s) of Property
Lot
- Size: 1,872 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26 X72
Details
- Parcel number: 17032020260000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Glass
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1884
- Major remodel year: 2003
Details
- Builder model: POTTER PALMERS
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,050/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,570,000
- Annual tax amount: $32,425
- Date on market: 4/10/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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