Veterans United Realty
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325 W Wellington Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657

$4,495,000 Asking Price

11 beds
10 baths
14,000  sqft
Built in 1915

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.


Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
September 30, 2024 — 6 days ago
Listing Office:
Compass, Jeffrey Lowe (312-883-3030)
Office Phone:
312-883-3030
MLS ID:
12176248

Features & Amenities

Interior

Rooms:
Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 8, Bedroom 9, Bedroom 10, Bedroom 11, Library, Sitting Room, Gallery
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Dining:
Separate
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Natural Gas
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Brick, Brick Paver Patio, Guest House, Garage(s)
Style:
Other
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
General:
4+ Stories,Coach House, Concrete Perimeter

Location

HOA Amenities:
Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Other, 0.0, Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
299
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
14282030090000

Utilities

Utilities:
200+ Amp Service
Water:
Lake Michigan,Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
Compass, Jeffrey Lowe

About Chicago, IL

Housing

Number of Units
1,208,010
Median Home Value
$320,169
Median Rent
$1,131

55.74% of housing units are renter occupied.

9.90% are vacant.

Commute

Car
44.88%
Public Transportation
19.46%
Walk to Work
4.26%
Work from Home
29.59%
Other
0.70%

The median travel time to work is 27 minutes.

People

Population
2,658,686
Median Age
36.40
Median Household Size
2.54

Education

High School
22.12%
Associate’s Degree
5.76%
Bachelor’s Degree
24.28%
Graduate Degree
17.51%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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