$3,400,000

beds

baths

half baths

14,000

square ft

325 W Wellington Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60657

Closed / MLS #12362551 / Single Family / Lakeview

Listing information updated 11/10/2025 at 3:23pm

Welcome to the Armour House! First time on the open market in approximately 90 years. This remarkable home has a rich Chicago history and many original features have been perfectly preserved. Built in approximately 1915 for Mrs. Elizabeth Montgomery Ward by the renowned architect Van Doren Shaw, this home displays meticulous details beyond anything available in today's construction. Purchased by Lester Armour, the infamous meat packer / banker, in 1921 and then purchased in the 1930s by the current owners, industrialists behind Standard Screw Company / Stanadyne. Featuring over 14,000 square feet in the main home and an additional 2400 square feet in the coach house, this historic mansion sits two doors from Lake Michigan and Lincoln Park. Situated on a secluded section of Wellington Avenue on an oversized 70 by 140 lot with a gated driveway off Wellington Avenue and gated alley access. Grand marble and limestone entryway leads to an impressive center staircase that leads to all four floors of the home. Second floor holds expansive living spaces with an enormous living room, formal dining room, library and amazing three season room. Spread throughout the home are 11 bedrooms, 7 full baths and 3 half baths. The home has a working elevator and a working dumbwaiter. Property has been impeccably maintained with newer roof and mechanical systems. Coach house with heated two car garage and a three-bedroom two bath apartment. Wonderful outdoor space includes a large patio and garden. Ample parking in the driveway for guests. This property has endless possibilities.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Other

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Off Alley,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

14,000

Lot Size:

Oversized Chicago Lot

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

28x19 - Second

Dining Room:

21x21 - Second

Kitchen:

17x17 - Main

Family Room:

26x16 - Third

Primary Bedroom:

21x19 - Third Level

2nd Bedroom:

20x14 - Third

3rd Bedroom:

18x16 - Third

4th Bedroom:

11x10 - Main

Bedroom 5:

11x10 - Main Level

Bedroom 6:

21x14 - Fourth Level

Bedroom 7:

18x16 - Fourth Level

Bedroom 8:

14x12 - Fourth Level

Bedroom 9:

13x10 - Fourth Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$100,648

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60657

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

Nettelhorst Elementary School

Middle School:

Nettelhorst Elementary School

High School:

Lake View High School

Architecture Style:

Other

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Off Alley,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

14,000

Lot Size:

Oversized Chicago Lot

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

28x19 - Second

Dining Room:

21x21 - Second

Kitchen:

17x17 - Main

Family Room:

26x16 - Third

Primary Bedroom:

21x19 - Third Level

2nd Bedroom:

20x14 - Third

3rd Bedroom:

18x16 - Third

4th Bedroom:

11x10 - Main

Bedroom 5:

11x10 - Main Level

Bedroom 6:

21x14 - Fourth Level

Bedroom 7:

18x16 - Fourth Level

Bedroom 8:

14x12 - Fourth Level

Bedroom 9:

13x10 - Fourth Level

Tax Amount:

$100,648

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60657

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

Nettelhorst Elementary School

Middle School:

Nettelhorst Elementary School

High School:

Lake View High School

Listing Office: Compass

Listing Office Phone: 312.319.1168

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