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Each week Patch features one 'Wow House,' a property that is so exceptionally unique or pricy in the Chicago market that we couldn't help but share it.
If you're looking for a local home with a unique, modern, luxurious flair, we may have found it for you. This week, our "Wow House" is a $4 million house designed by renowned architects Wheeler-Kearns. No detail is spared in the 6,500-square-foot home, which is described by realtors as a "modern masterpiece." It feature extra-wide rooms, hand scraped oak floors, a private outdoor space with a built-in barbecue area and fire pit and an attached three-car garage. Built in 2005, you'll find it at 2231 N. Fremont in Lincoln Park. Check out our photo gallery for a glimpse of the details. Zillow …
Wondering what $2.2 million worth of Lake View real estate looks like? Well, wonder no more. This week, our "Wow House" is a brand new $2,199,000 million six bedroom, seven bathroom sophisticated home at 1456 W. Grace St.  The 5,400-square-foot house has luxurious bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen, two wet bars, a wine cellar, "bluestone" patio and exterior fireplaces. Standing at three stories tall, it was born in 2013. Check out the attached photos for a glimpse of the details.
Wondering what nearly $2.5 million worth of North Side real estate looks like? Well, wonder no more. This week, our "Wow House" is a $2,499,000 six-bedroom, seven-bathroom house with a recently reduced price. Located at 1729 W. Wolfram St., it includes 6,850 square feet and tons of custom touches. The professionally designed home has four luxury bathrooms, three powder rooms, formal living and dining rooms, outdoor areas and a movie theater. Standing at three stories tall, it was built in 2004. Check out the attached photos for a glimpse of the details. Is your home a ‘Wow’ House? Want to …
If you're in the market for a custom-designed home with a skyline view, we may have found it for you. Located on Lincoln Park's west side near West North Avenue and North Halsted Street this five bedroom, five bathroom home is on the market for $2,845,000. It features 12-foot ceilings, African Bloodwood flooring, exquisite mill work and a marble mosaic floor. It also boasts five fireplaces, two patios, two balconies and a large sundeck. An "in-law apartment" in the home has its own entrance and a third-floor library and artist's studio is stocked with a wet bar. You can find the home at 1664 …
If you're looking for an amazing, one-of-a-kind home that's just steps from Lake Michigan, you have come to the right place. This week, our "Wow House" is a $3.45 million five-bedroom, four bathroom home with large front and back yards, a two-car garage and a family room that features a 25-foot glass wall. Nestled at 333 W. Barry Ave. in Lake View, it also features a library and gourmet kitchen that has a quartz center. Check out our photo gallery for a glimpse of the details. For information about this property, or others like them, contact Steven Rapoport, stevenr@crer.com, with Chicago …
If you're looking for a home with style, grandeur and old-world details, we may have found it for you. This week, our "Wow House" is a $3.4 million home that merges an old-fashioned feel with contemporary style. Nestled at 2726 N. Mildred St., in Lincoln Park very near the Lake View border of Diversey Parkway, the home has seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms. Built in 2005, it features an attached four-car garage, four seasons deck off the kitchen, security cameras a great room with a custom fireplace and a five-stop elevator. Check out our photo gallery for a glimpse of the details. For …
Real estate junkies, you've come to the right place. If you're wondering what a couple million dollars gets you in Lake View, wonder no more. This week, our "Wow House" is an $2.4 million six bedroom, eight bathroom home located a stone's throw from the Southport Corridor at 1650 W. Melrose St. The 6,200-square-foot contemporary structure is open and sunny. Realtors describe it as "unparelleled," and "extra wide" while listing its dimensions. It boasts an outdoor patio with a heated breezeway, four large en-suite bedrooms, a penthouse recreation room complete with a wet bar, a heated three-…
Wondering what nearly $3 million worth of North Side real estate looks like? Well, wonder no more. This week, our "Wow House" is a $2.9 million six bedroom, seven bathroom sophisticated in the heart of East Lakeview at 550 W. Oakdale Ave. The original listing price of $3.2 million has been knocked down and realtors say buyers will receive a $10,000 bonus if the home is sold by April 15.  The 7,000-square-foot home is seated on an oversized lot. It has an open layout and features a 53-foot staircase, 10-foot tall ceilings and heated floors throughout. Owners will also enjoy four decks—one of …
If you're looking for a classic home on more than five city lots and designed by a renown architect, we've got it for you. This week, our "Wow House" is a $4,995,000 residence built and designed in 1913 by famed architect George W. Maher. Meticulously maintained with 12,000 square feet of living space and six upstairs bedrooms, it offers a perfect floor plan for family living and gracious entertaining, according to real estate agents. Owners will enjoy museum-quality leaded glass, mahogany millwork and custom lighting throughout. Lush gardens compliment the home and create a strong sense of …
If you're looking for a like-new home with a private cul-de-sac, an elevator and virtually every other luxury available, you have come to the right place. This week, our "Wow House" is a $2.6 million six-bedroom, five bathroom home with a penthouse suite that includes a private kitchen, bath, bedroom and terrace—perfect for a nanny or guests. Nestled at 1225 W. Henderson St. in Lake View, it also features a true chef's kitchen with a breakfast bar, eat-in area, family room, wet bar, outdoor kitchen and deck. The spa-like master suite is complete with designer baths and a sauna. Check out our …
This 3,500-square-foot Lake View home at 451 W. Aldine Ave. is selling for $1.5 million, quite a bit more than when it was sold for $750,000 in 2000, according to Trulia.com. Built in 1925, realtors cite a recent renovation as the reason behind the high price tag. However, with five bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms and an enormous private backyard, the new price may be worth it. Combined with a two-car attached garage and a master bedroom most people would kill for, this Lake View house might not be on the market much longer. Check out the photos above, courtesy of Trulia.com. Is this home…
This 2,100-square-foot East Lake View home at 3400 N. Lake Shore Dr. is selling for $1.3 million, more than double what it was purchased for in 2010, according to Zillow.com. Built in 1922, this historic penthouse with a more than 1,000-square-foot private rooftop terrace was bought in May 2010 for $510,000. However, since then, designer Kara Mann gave the two bedroom, two bathroom penthouse a complete style overhaul. Check out the photos above, courtesy of Zillow.com. Is this home worth the high price? For information about this property contact Emily Sachs Wong at (312) 475-4599 or esachs@…
If you're looking for an ultra modern home with a theater, wine cellar, heated floors and virtually every luxury available, you have come to the right place. This week, our "Wow House" is a $2.2 million newly built home that features designer lighting and imported Japanese and Italian tiles. Nestled at 1250 W. Schubert in Lincoln Park, it has six bedrooms and five bathrooms. It was constructed this year and placed on the market Nov. 30. It features a detached three car garage, a theater with surround sound, two laundry rooms, two wet bars, a kitchen with tons of seating and an island, a …
If you're looking for a home with a rich history and interior design, we may have found it for you. This week, our "Wow House" is a $3.2 million home that was designed by prolific architecht, David Adler. Nestled at 2708 N. Lakeview Ave., in Lincoln Park, it has five bedrooms and seven—six full and one half—bathrooms.  Originally build in 1915, much of this 7,500-square-foot residence has been recently updated, which didn't compromise its classic details. It also includes a handsome, paneled library and a 15-foot glass solarium. For information about this property, or others like them, …
This historic 4,333-square-foot Lake View home at 3743 N. Greenview Ave. is selling for $3.2 million, and with six bedrooms, a three-car garage and five bathrooms, it's one of the most expensive Lake View property on the market. Built in 1886, this house really shines for someone who loves the outdoors. It has two green roofs and a private courtyard. Combined with five fire places, a penthouse recreation room and a chef's kitchen overlooking the great room, this home would make anyone feel like a king.  Check out the photos above, coursety of Zillow.com. Is this home worth the high price? For…
This 7,824-square-foot Lake View home at 1746 W. Surf St. is selling for $3.3 million, and with four massive bedrooms, a guest suite and five bathrooms, it's currently the most expensive Lake View property on the market. Built in 2006, this home is sitting on an extra wide lot. It has a library, gourmet kitchen and massive rec room. Combined with a three-stall heated garage, a wine cellar and most importantly, an atrium, this home might be worth the price.  Check out the photos above, coursety of Zillow.com. Is this home worth the high price? For information about this property contact Ian …
This 3,000-square-foot Lake View "ballroom penthouse" at 550 W. Surf St. is currently for rent, and the owner is asking for $3,950 a month. But with a skylit kitchen, doorman and granite countertops, it just might be worth it. Built in 1898, this penthouse has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Along with walk-in closets, vintage detailing and one reserved parking spot, this rental in the The Commodore building off North Broadway is enough to make anyone say "Wow!" For information about this property contact Desmond Lathan, (414) 467-9043, with Fulton Grace Realty. Is your home a ‘Wow’ House? …
This 7,000-square-foot Lake View home at 550 W. Oakdale Ave. is selling for $3.2 million, and with six bedrooms and four bathrooms, it might be worth it. Built in 2012, this home has four decks, three fireplaces and a 53-foot atrium with a chandelier hanging down the entire building. Along with a four-car garage and movie theater, it's certainly meant for the rich and famous. Check out the photos above, coursety of Zillow.com. Is this home worth the high price? For information about this property contact Marius Tatarunas, (312) 342-9108, with Home TRG, Inc.. Is your home a ‘Wow’ House? Want …
When it comes to real estate, there's no harm in looking. That's why once a week, we feature a property that stands out from the rest. Today, our "Wow House" is a $5.7 million Parisian-inspired art-deco home nestled in East Lincoln Park that's "refined vintage details blend seamlessly with state-of-the art features and appliances." Oh, not to mention a 25-foot by 16-foot built-in, window-filled conservatory that opens up onto a spacious private back yard. The five-bedroom home is built on not one, but two lots, and has cathedral ceilings and a full basement. For your parking needs, there's a …
If you're going to live in Lake View, live like a rockstar, right? Whether or not you feel that way, anyone living here might. The 9,000-square-foot home is currently on the market for $3,195,999, and it even has a five-stall attached garage. With seven bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, two partial bathrooms, nanny's quarters, two laundry rooms, and much more, this property is one-of-a-kind. Each week Patch will feature one ‘Wow House’ that caught our attention. This week, this Lake View home near Southport at 1345 W. Wolfram St. steals the show. Is your home a ‘Wow’ House? Want to nominate a …

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