164 W Eugenie Street, Chicago, IL 60614

$1,499,900 Asking Price

4 beds
5 baths
3,020  sqft
Built in 1886

Welcome to 164 West Eugenie Street, a historic gem nestled in Old Town's beloved Olsen-Hansen Row Houses. Designed by architect Harold Hansen as his personal residence in 1886, this masterful home exudes timeless elegance and boasts a rich history. With 3 full levels, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and just over 3,000 square feet of living space, this residence offers a unique opportunity to embrace Chicago's architectural heritage and make it shine like new. Step inside to discover the original hardwood floors, gas-lamp ceiling medallions, and exquisite antique windows designed by renowned glass studio, Giannini & Hilgart that bathe the interior in natural light. The grand living room features a stunning fireplace, soaring ceilings, and original pocket shutters on each window, while the expansive dining room is ideal for entertaining. The spacious kitchen, located at the back of the house, provides easy access to the alley with shared parking. Ascend the grand staircase to the second floor, where you'll find 2 huge bedrooms, 2 baths, and a private laundry room. The third floor, once a ballroom, has been converted into two bedrooms, a living area, and a bath, with access to a serene private rooftop deck. The unfinished basement with 8.3' high ceilings offers endless potential for additional bedrooms and living space. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Chicago architectural history and infuse it with modern updates in an unbeatable location, steps to the lake, Lincoln Park, Farmers Market, and all of the vibrant restaurants, cafes, and retail of Wells St. Incredible AirBnB or bed and breakfast opportunity!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Some Window Treatment, Pantry
Rooms:
Pantry, Terrace, Foyer, Storage, Other Room
Master Bath:
Soaking Tub
Appliances:
Double Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Gas Oven
Dining:
Separate
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Zoned, Dual
Heating:
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Fireplace:
Decorative, Fireplaces: 2
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Brick, Roof Deck
Style:
Row House
Parking:
Off Alley, Other, Parking spaces: 1

Construction

General:
3 Stories

Location

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

Lot

Zoning:
14334140230000

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
Compass, Hayley Westhoff

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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