$2,650,000

beds

baths

half baths

5,100

square ft

1242 N Astor Street

Chicago, Illinois 60610

Closed / MLS #12348167 / Single Family / Near North Side

Listing information updated 7/28/2025 at 10:43am

Beautifully renovated brownstone located on one of Chicago's premier blocks, 1242 North Astor is a meticulously updated brownstone that blends historic charm with modern luxury. The flexible, well-designed floor plan offers gracious living spaces, four bedrooms upstairs, an additional bedroom on the lower level, and a magnificent office with custom paneling and a picturesque view. The gourmet eat-in kitchen features Brookhaven cabinetry, Carrera marble counters, a granite breakfast bar, abundant storage, and new appliances. The spacious primary suite includes built-ins, a large custom walk-in closet, and a spa-inspired bath with heated floors, soaking tub, and separate shower. The redesigned lower level impresses with a custom whiskey bar showcasing a quartz waterfall edge, antique mirrors, new cabinetry, and ambient lighting. It also includes a bedroom, large rec/family room, new 1.1 baths, radiant flooring, and ample storage. This home has been renovated top to bottom with new skylights, radiant heating and boiler system, windows, hardwood floors, custom closets and cabinetry, updated bathrooms, designer lighting and paint, window treatments, three new air conditioning condensers, a new sound system, and more. The professionally landscaped patio and front yard are ideal for enjoying Chicago summers. Convenient parking options available.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Brownstone

Exterior Type:

Stone

Basement:

Finished,Exterior Entry,Full,Daylight

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Other

Parking Type:

Garage - Off Site,Other,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Garage

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

5,100

Lot Size:

Standard Chicago Lot

Acreage:

0.0409

Internal Features:

Hot Tub, Wet Bar, In-Law Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room

Room Information

Living Room:

16x27 - Main

Dining Room:

13x20 - Main

Kitchen:

13x14 - Main

Family Room:

18x15 - Lower

Primary Bedroom:

19x14 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

19x14 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

18x13 - Second

Other Room:

19x14 - Lower Level

Bedroom 5:

14x12 - Lower Level

Office:

18x13 - Second Level

Eating Area:

13x19 - Main Level

Walk In Closet:

9x11 - Second Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$28,906

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60610

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

Ogden Elementary

Middle School:

Ogden Elementary

High School:

Lincoln Park High School

Architecture Style:

Brownstone

Exterior Type:

Stone

Basement:

Finished,Exterior Entry,Full,Daylight

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Other

Parking Type:

Garage - Off Site,Other,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Garage

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

5,100

Lot Size:

Standard Chicago Lot

Acreage:

0.0409

Internal Features:

Hot Tub, Wet Bar, In-Law Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room

Living Room:

16x27 - Main

Dining Room:

13x20 - Main

Kitchen:

13x14 - Main

Family Room:

18x15 - Lower

Primary Bedroom:

19x14 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

19x14 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

18x13 - Second

Other Room:

19x14 - Lower Level

Bedroom 5:

14x12 - Lower Level

Office:

18x13 - Second Level

Eating Area:

13x19 - Main Level

Walk In Closet:

9x11 - Second Level

Tax Amount:

$28,906

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60610

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

Ogden Elementary

Middle School:

Ogden Elementary

High School:

Lincoln Park High School

Listing Office: Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Listing Office Phone: 847.381.7100

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