325 W Wellington Avenue Active Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Chicago,IL 60657
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 14,000 sqft
Price per Sqft $321
MLS Listing ID 12176248
Style Other
Bedrooms 11
Full Baths 7
Half Baths 3
Year Built 1915
Annual Tax Amount $100,648
Tax Year 2023
Lot Dimensions 71X140X79X100
Property Description
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.
Location
State IL
County Cook
Community Sidewalks,Street Lights,Street Paved,Other
Rooms
Basement Full
Interior
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Fireplace N
Appliance Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer,Disposal
Exterior
Exterior Feature Brick Paver Patio
Garage Detached
Garage Spaces 2.0
Waterfront false
View Y/N true
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Lot Description Irregular Lot
Story 4+ Stories,Coach House
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan,Public
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Nettelhorst Elementary School
Middle Schools Nettelhorst Elementary School
High Schools Lake View High School
School District 299,299,299
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany