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.
Property Features
Heating Information
Active Solar
Natural Gas
Solar
Forced Air
Radiant
Zoned
Radiant Floor
House Interior
Entrance Foyer
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Built-in Features
Bookcases
Beamed Ceilings
Open Floorplan
Parking
On Site
Attached
Garage
Cooling Information
Central Air
Zoned
Basement
Unfinished
Full
Fire Place
Living Room
Wood Burning
School Information
School Information for 1653 W North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
Elementary School
Burr Elementary School
Middle School
Burr Elementary School
High School
Wells Community Academy Senior H
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Last Updated: 2025-09-25 03:01:16
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