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415 W Surf St, Chicago, IL, 60657

$3,975,000

12 Bedrooms
11 Full Baths
14,893 SqFt
$267/SqFt
House

Location

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingOff Alley, Secured
Year Built1910
HeatingNatural Gas
BasementYes
MLS #12063102
StatusActive

About 415 W Surf St

Your tremendous 21 bedroom house OR four LEGAL rental apartments OR 6BR Owners' unit + great rental/Airbnb income - YOU CHOOSE! Almost 15,000SF total, with 21 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms, currently configured as three enormous, full-floor, 6BR/3BTH, 13-room, 3,900SF apartments, plus a fourth 3BR/2BTH, 2,500SF English-garden unit (see expansive floor plans in listing). Entire building is VACANT but ready to IMMEDIATELY OCCUPY OR RENT for your maximum flexibility. This double-lot, 55'-wide vintage home is in the sought-after East-of-Broadway Lakeview East neighborhood on a quiet, tree-lined street, steps to Lake Michigan, Lincoln Park, and Diversey Harbor. Large, gated on-site 5+car parking area. [Please note that listing template only contains fields for a maximum of 12 bedrooms, although there are a total of 21 bedrooms in the property.] Each unit has a Prairie Style fireplace (including the English garden level which has 8.5' high ceilings). Significantly newly renovated to provide the perfect balance of modern convenience and historic elegance, allowing maximum opportunities for a purchaser to occupy from one to all four floors. Each apartment currently lives like a single floor, single-family home. Blending a unique combination of Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Prairie Style architectural details, the striking facade displays both Flemish and English-bond brickwork and ornate ironwork. Bright sunrooms with windows on three sides overlook Surf Street and local architecturally significant skyline. Existing RM 6.5 (highest residential level) zoning also allows additional density and multiple additional permitted uses, including bed and breakfast, educational and cultural institutions, health care and religious uses. Multiple options for in-law, nanny, and similar accommodations. Large formal living rooms with abundant windows, soaring ceilings (10'+), original built-in bookshelves, stained-glass, and deep crown molding. Welcome guests to the gracious dining rooms with built-in china cabinets and unique arched ceiling and beautiful Art Noveau French doors. Large, eat-in kitchens plus breakfast rooms and walk-in pantries with separate laundry areas, and private exterior porches. Other features include formal entrance foyers and wide, spacious 24-foot-long hallways that serve as generous art gallery spaces. Opportunity for a huge roof deck. Stands away from surrounding buildings for natural light and breezes from all sides. New marble/granite bathrooms, frameless shower doors, refinished oak and maple hardwood floors. Of the 21 total bedrooms, 14 are king-sized, dual-window bedrooms with generous closets. Low-maintenance landscape with outdoor garden seating area. Next to Sheridan Road express bus lines to downtown and quick access to Lake Shore Drive at Fullerton. Short walk to golf driving range, tennis, private boat harbors, Lincoln Park Zoo, Trader Joe's, Mariano's, cinema, new Barnes & Noble bookstore, health care, restaurants, dry cleaners, and other amenities. Close to Latin/Francis Parker/Nettlehorst schools, and very near Everbrook Academy of Lincoln Park and several other preschool/day care centers. Historic tax incentives potentially available as significantly located in both a National & Chicago landmark district. Designed by renowned architect Samuel Crowen in 1910, the building served as the Greek Consulate and residence of the Consul General during the 1950-70's. Strong 30-year leasing history. Owner-occupied for 20+ years, first time on the open market in over a half century. Designated Managing Broker-owned.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Prairie
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Living Area: 14,893 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Cassandra J. Francis
  • Office Phone: (312) 259-4011
  • Listing Agent: Cassandra Francis

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Other
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Ceiling - 10 Foot, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Some Window Treatment, Drapes/Blinds, Separate Dining Room

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 11
  • Total Bedroom Count: 12

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Patio, Porch

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Off Alley, Secured

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Natural Gas

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From Diversey, North on Cambridge, East on Surf Street to 415 W. (building is just west of Sheridan Road, Surf is one-way east)

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $3,975,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $267/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $47,638
  • Tax Year: 2019
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Chicago, IL

City

Med. Sold Price

$360.3K

Med. Price/SqFt

$259

Avg. Days On Market

32

# of Sold Homes

1796

415 W Surf St vs Chicago

179 DAYS ON ROCKET

+147 Days

$3,975,000

+$3.6M More

$267/SqFt

+$7 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $3.6M more than the Median Sold Price and $7/SqFt more than other homes in Chicago, IL.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MRED
  • MLS Number: #12063102

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Cassandra J. Francis
  • Office Phone: (312) 259-4011
  • Listing Agent: Cassandra Francis

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jun 06, 2000Home Sold
$866,500

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2019$47,638$240,539
2018$46,835$240,539
2017$41,031$196,679

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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9
/10

  • Skinner Elementary School

  • 111 S Throop St

  • 1.89 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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3
/10

  • Hope Learning Academy

  • 1628 W Washington Blvd

  • 3.76 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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4
/10

  • Henry Elementary School

  • 4250 N Saint Louis Ave

  • 4.25 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-6

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $79,381. Most Chicago, IL residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 415 W Surf St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 415 W Surf St property is $3,975,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 415 W Surf St is a house located in Chicago, Illinois, 60657.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 415 W Surf St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2019 is $47,638 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on June 6, 2000 for $866,500. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 415 W Surf St has 12 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 415 W Surf St is 14,893 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 415 W Surf St is 1910.
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Rocket Homes›Illinois›Cook County›Chicago›60657›415 W Surf St

This home is located at 415 W Surf St in Chicago, IL and zip code 60657 in the Lakeview East neighborhood. This 14,893 square foot home was built in 1910. Features: 12 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 22, 2024 and is currently priced at $3,975,000.

While more than 539 listings in Chicago, IL in October 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 337 listings sold at asking price, and more than 919 were sold below. Between September 2024 and October 2024, Chicago, IL real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 14.5%. In October 2024 median list price was $360,336 and the average listing age was 32 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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