Active
3978 S Lake Park Avenue
Chicago IL, 60653
$780,000
$144.44 per sqft
Active
5 Beds
5 Baths
5,400 sqft
Residential
Built in 1883
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
This Historic Greystone mansion is 5 BR/4.5 BA and is a whopping 5400 SF spread across 3 levels. This vintage-lover's dream sits on an oversized lot and has been lovingly restored to its original grandeur. The home is an architectural marvel that features: soaring 11' ceilings; chevron hardwood flooring; stunning restored millwork; cove ceilings; pocket doors; 5 gas/wood-burning fireplaces and period lighting from Victorian Lighting Works ($50K value). The home's modern updates include: electrical (400 AMP service); updated plumbing (2015); SpacePak central air; new furnace (2023); tear-off roof with 75-year Landmark shingles (2017); 3-car garage (2017) and veranda in the professionally landscaped back yard w/dog run. Every room in the home is extra-large. The first level features oversized living room, elegant parlor, dining room and huge kitchen ready for your finishing touches. 2nd level has 3 BR's and sitting parlor. Primary BR features fireplace and dressing parlor and the BA includes steam shower, dual vanity and spa tub (2020). Additional main suite includes Jack-and-Jill bath with steam/sauna shower, whirlpool tub, and dual vanity. 3rd level includes 2 additional BR's and full BA. Lower level has 10" ceilings, 2 fireplaces and is framed out for additional living/rental unit. This home is ideal as PRIVATE RESIDENCE (w/potential rental unit), AIRBNB, or BED & BREAKFAST! Convenient location, steps to lake and minutes to loop, University of Chicago, Lake Shore Drive, CTA, Mariano's, dining, shopping and museums. Property sold As-Is. First exterior pic is of orginal condition. Last photo is current condition.
11817073
MLSⓇ ID
June 26, 2023
Listed
February 19, 2025
Updated
Interior Features
Bedrooms
5
Total Bathrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Interior Features
Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Laundry Description
In Unit, Laundry Closet
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Description
Wood Burning, Gas Log
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Space Pac
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Exterior/Building Features
Exterior Features
Balcony, Deck, Patio
Architectural Style
Greystone
Sewer
Public Sewer
School Information
School District
299
High School
Phillips Academy High School
Elementary School
Robinson Elementary School
Other Property Details
Area Name
CHI - Oakland
Taxes
$9,681
Tax Frequency
Annually
Days on Market
113
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Total
3
View
No
County
Cook
Municipality
Hyde Park
Water Source
Lake Michigan
Pool
No
Lakefront
Yes
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Damone Richardson,
Listing Contact: 312-266-7000
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