$2,550,000

beds

baths

half baths

5,800

square ft

1240 W George Street

Chicago, Illinois 60657

Closed / MLS #12311411 / Single Family / Lakeview

Listing information updated 5/15/2025 at 6:04am

Set on a rare 33-foot-wide lot with a three-car garage in the heart of Lakeview, this stunning 5,800 SF custom home is designed for a growing family seeking extra space, high-end comfort, and access to top-rated schools. Ideally located between Lincoln Park and the Southport Corridor, this stunning home is drenched in natural light and boasts exceptional craftsmanship throughout. Step inside the grand, two-story foyer and feel the spaciousness that sets this home apart. Formal living and dining areas provide the perfect setting for hosting family gatherings, while the expansive De Giulio-designed kitchen serves as the heart of the home. Featuring a 12-foot island, premium Gaggenau and Sub-Zero appliances, a walk-in pantry, and ample storage, this chef's kitchen flows effortlessly into the sunlit great room with radiant heated floors, a fireplace, built-in banquet seating, and a media center-ideal for everyday family life. The upper level is designed with family living in mind, offering 4 generously sized bedrooms, each with private en-suite baths and walk-in closets. The primary suite is a luxurious retreat, complete with a lounge area, spa-like bath with heated floors, a soaking tub, a steam shower, and an oversized walk-in closet. A convenient second-floor laundry room and linen closet make day-to-day living seamless. The bright, elevated lower level features a generously sized family/game room, two additional bedrooms, with a Jack-n-Jill full bath, a second laundry room, and a private walkout entrance. Outdoor living is just as impressive, with a beautifully reimagined patio, a pergola, a hot tub, and a rooftop deck above the garage-creating the ultimate oasis for relaxation and entertaining. Additional highlights include a mudroom, extensive storage, a newly replaced dual-zoned HVAC system, smart home features including phone-operated lighting and locks, and newly updated flooring on the lower level. Situated in one of Chicago's most sought-after locations, this home is steps from the best of Southport Corridor and Lincoln Park, offering the perfect blend of luxury, convenience, and timeless elegance. Homes of this caliber rarely become available-experience it for yourself today!

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick,Limestone

Basement:

Finished,Exterior Entry,Full,Daylight

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Zoned

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned, Radiant Floor

Appliances:

Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

21-25 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

5,800

Lot Size:

Oversized Chicago Lot

Acreage:

0.0941

Internal Features:

Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room, Pantry

External Features:

Hot Tub, Roof Deck, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

18x19 - Main

Dining Room:

18x16 - Main

Kitchen:

27x34 - Main

Family Room:

18x23 - Lower

Primary Bedroom:

17x30 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x15 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x15 - Second

4th Bedroom:

11x15 - Second

Bedroom 5:

17x14 - Lower Level

Utility Room-Lower Level:

9x17 - Basement Level

Bedroom 6:

18x11 - Lower Level

Foyer:

37x9 - Main Level

Mud Room:

14x7 - Lower Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$37,767

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60657

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

Harriet Tubman Elementary School

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

Lincoln Park High School

Exterior Type:

Brick,Limestone

Basement:

Finished,Exterior Entry,Full,Daylight

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Zoned

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned, Radiant Floor

Appliances:

Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

21-25 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

5,800

Lot Size:

Oversized Chicago Lot

Acreage:

0.0941

Internal Features:

Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room, Pantry

External Features:

Hot Tub, Roof Deck, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

18x19 - Main

Dining Room:

18x16 - Main

Kitchen:

27x34 - Main

Family Room:

18x23 - Lower

Primary Bedroom:

17x30 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x15 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x15 - Second

4th Bedroom:

11x15 - Second

Bedroom 5:

17x14 - Lower Level

Utility Room-Lower Level:

9x17 - Basement Level

Bedroom 6:

18x11 - Lower Level

Foyer:

37x9 - Main Level

Mud Room:

14x7 - Lower Level

Tax Amount:

$37,767

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60657

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

Harriet Tubman Elementary School

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

Lincoln Park High School

Listing Office: Compass

Listing Office Phone: 773.466.7150

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