$1,355,000

beds

baths

4,204

square ft

1653 W North Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60622

Closed / MLS #12453449 / Single Family / West Town

Listing information updated 11/11/2025 at 9:03am

Incredible opportunity to own a truly one-of-a-kind, double-lot home in the heart of Bucktown-perfect for artists, creatives, or anyone seeking a unique live/workspace. Formerly a photo studio and art museum with adjacent living quarters, this 5BR, 3BA single-family home offers bold architectural features and unmatched character throughout. Enter through a private gated entrance with a famous Eduardo Kobra mural into a serene, landscaped urban oasis. The central courtyard-style deck and landscaped yard wrap the home in greenery, creating ideal indoor/outdoor flow. Main-level living includes a dramatic living/dining area with soaring beamed ceilings, a large open kitchen with adjacent family room and double-height ceilings, plus four bedrooms and two full baths. A second-floor addition offers a private bedroom and bath-perfect for guests or a home office. Updated mechanicals and systems, one-car attached garage, and an unfinished basement for storage or expansion. A rare creative retreat in a prime Bucktown location near shops, dining, and transit.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick,Frame

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Zoned

Heating System:

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

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Off Alley,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

4,204

Lot Size:

Oversized Chicago Lot

Internal Features:

Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Dining Combo

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

20x18 - Main

Dining Room:

20x18 - Main

Kitchen:

19x14 - Main

Family Room:

16x10 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

14x19 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x12 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

14x8 - Main

4th Bedroom:

12x15 - Main

Bedroom 5:

18x13 - Second Level

Den:

14x8 - Main Level

Sitting Room:

15x12 - Main Level

Foyer:

12x13 - Main Level

Laundry:

12x6 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$39,740

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60622

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

Burr Elementary School

Middle School:

Burr Elementary School

High School:

Wells Community Academy Senior H

Exterior Type:

Brick,Frame

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Zoned

Heating System:

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

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Off Alley,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

4,204

Lot Size:

Oversized Chicago Lot

Internal Features:

Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Dining Combo

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

20x18 - Main

Dining Room:

20x18 - Main

Kitchen:

19x14 - Main

Family Room:

16x10 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

14x19 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x12 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

14x8 - Main

4th Bedroom:

12x15 - Main

Bedroom 5:

18x13 - Second Level

Den:

14x8 - Main Level

Sitting Room:

15x12 - Main Level

Foyer:

12x13 - Main Level

Laundry:

12x6 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$39,740

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60622

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

Burr Elementary School

Middle School:

Burr Elementary School

High School:

Wells Community Academy Senior H

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 773.472.0200

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