1524 N Astor Street, Chicago IL 60610
Property Description
A rare architectural offering on one of Chicago's most coveted residential streets, this is the northernmost home on Astor, distinguished by its commanding position and oversized windows overlooking the Cardinal's Mansion and Lincoln Park. The setting provides exceptional privacy and natural light, a rarity in the city. Originally designed as a mid century modern residence by noted Chicago architect I. W. Colburn, the home was later completely reimagined with a refined Art Deco inspired interior by two of the city's most respected design firms, Marvin Herman & Associates and Suzanne Lovell Inc. In 2025, the exterior was extensively renovated, including all new stucco on the walls enclosing the home's expansive private terrace. Today, the residence offers approximately 6,500 square feet of beautifully finished living space, generous outdoor areas, and two-car garage parking. Interior finishes are of exceptional quality and include bespoke millwork and cabinetry, hand-cast plaster moldings, a dramatic curved staircase with artisan-fabricated bronze and steel balusters, three distinctive fireplaces, rift-sawn white oak floors with custom inlay, limestone and marble, Donald Kaufman paint finishes, and vellum wall coverings. An elegant foyer with a walk-in coat closet, climate-controlled wine storage, and a guest bath with a hand-carved marble sink introduces the home. One level up, the main living level includes a gracious living room with a wet bar, a separate dining room, and a sophisticated kitchen with custom cabinetry and a built-in banquette. This level also includes a private office with a white alabaster fireplace and direct access to the terrace. A standout feature of the home, the north-facing terrace offers a serene setting for outdoor dining and entertaining. The top level includes a luxurious primary suite with a spa caliber bath featuring a soaking tub carved from a single block of Noir St. Laurent marble with P. E. Guerin hardware. A second en suite bedroom and a family room with an additional full bath complete the level. Curved rear stairs lead to a private bedroom suite with its own entrance, allowing guests to enter independently. Features include knotty pine paneling, a kitchenette, generous closets, an en suite bath, and French doors opening to a tranquil koi pond. The landscaping was designed by award-winning Scott Byron & Co. Ideally located near Lincoln Park, the lakefront, and downtown, this exceptional Gold Coast residence offers architectural pedigree, remarkable privacy, and extraordinary craftsmanship.
Features & Information
Key Details
- List Price $4,995,000
- Property Taxes $132,921
- Square Feet 0
- Year Built 1969
- Status New
- Market Time 1
Rooms
- Total Rooms 8
- Number of Bedrooms 3
- Number of Bathrooms 4.2
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Primary Bedroom
- Room Size 22X15
- Floor Level Third
- Flooring Hardwood
- Primary Bathroom Full
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Bedroom 2
- Room Size 11X15
- Floor Level Third
- Flooring Hardwood
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Bedroom 3
- Room Size 23X15
- Floor Level Main
- Flooring Hardwood
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Living Room
- Room Size 22X21
- Floor Level Second
- Flooring Hardwood
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Family Room
- Room Size 22X18
- Floor Level Third
- Flooring Hardwood
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Dining Room
- Room Size 22X13
- Floor Level Second
- Flooring Hardwood
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Kitchen
- Room Size 22X13
- Floor Level Second
- Flooring Hardwood
Additional Rooms
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Foyer
- Room Size 19X14
- Floor Level Main
- Flooring Stone
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Walk In Closet
- Room Size 10X09
- Floor Level Third
- Flooring Hardwood
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Terrace
- Room Size 16X31
- Floor Level Second
- Flooring Other
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Office
- Room Size 15X15
- Floor Level Second
- Flooring Hardwood
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Deck
- Room Size 12X14
- Floor Level Second
- Flooring Other
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Laundry
- Room Size 06X11
- Floor Level Main
- Flooring Ceramic Tile
Interior Features
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Appliances
- Appliances Included Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Indoor Grill, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Humidifier
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Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
- Air Conditioning Central Air, Zoned
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Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces 4
- Type of Fireplace Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other
Exterior Features
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Building Information
- Age of Building 51-60 Years
- Exposure North,East,West,Park
- Recent Rehab Yes
- Rehab Year 2005
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Parking
- # of Cars 2
Location
- County Cook
- Township North Chicago
- Corporate Limits Chicago
- Directions to Property North Avenue To Astor. South On Astor To The Home.
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Schools
- Elementary School District 299
- Junior High District 299
- High School District: 299
- School Name Lincoln Park High School
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Property Taxes
- Tax 132921.1
- Tax Year 2025
- Tax Exemptions Homeowner,Senior
- Parcel Identification Number 17031000090000
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Lot Information
- Lot Size Standard Chicago Lot
Listed by Jennifer Ames for Engel & Voelkers Chicago | Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 9/10/2026 6:02 AM. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
Explore Gold Coast
Undoubtedly one of Chicago’s most affluent neighborhoods, the Gold Coast is a mix of grand 19th century mansions, luxury high-rise condominiums and renovated gray and brownstone walkups. Here, old and new seamlessly blend together with the connecting thread of wealth and status. Shaded avenues, landscaped walkways and prim wrought-iron fences add to the neighborhood’s refined appeal. A stroll among the massive stone structures that once housed many of Chicago’s wealthiest and most influential families is breathtaking.
Sharing the block with lofty, contemporary condos are majestic, symmetrical Georgian Revival mansions and impressive, stone-turreted Richardsonian Romanesque townhouses that unquestionably suit the elite, but welcome the attention of any passerby. In fact, Gold Coast neighborhood architecture and history is celebrated by annual walking tours sponsored by various architectural foundations.
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