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Luxury; what does it mean to you?

Luxury is experiencing the exceptional. Excellence and quality at their core. Debra Dobbs and her committed team at The Dobbs Group understand the exemplary service their clients anticipate and expect buying or selling luxury homes in Chicago. Knowledge, discretion, and authoritative guidance are at the core of the customized luxury experience delivered by Debra at every milestone in the transaction.

Respected by her clients and colleagues as one of preeminent agents within Chicago luxury homes market, Debra deploys her wisdom, confidence, passion, and effective communication skills to ensure the best interests of her clients are protected at every step in the process of buying or selling their luxury home. A client coined the term ‘The Lioness’, referring to Debra’s fierce protection of her clients.

Clients, colleagues, attorneys, lenders, and inspectors know Debra to be a person of integrity, transparency, and empathy. When buying or selling Chicago luxury homes, it takes a village to get to closing; you want Debra as your advocate and the leader of your team.

Let’s chat about luxury real estate and our love for Chicago!
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Notable Sales By Debra Dobbs

Magnificent Estate in Lincoln Park

1950 N Burling St

$12,550,000  |  Lincoln Park
An extraordinary but classically designed home perfectly positioned on a substantial 90-foot wide lot located on Lincoln Park’s premiere Burling St. We represented our clients for the purchase and sale of their two homes in Chicago before they moved back to Sydney to be close to family.

Gorgeous renovation

2112 N Sedgwick St

$6,500,000  |  Lincoln Park
A rare find, this stunning home features massive windows that overlook the lushly landscaped yard and trees. Located in East Lincoln Park on a 50’ side lot, we represented these clients in the sale of their two luxury properties.

Stunning condo in the sky

180 E Pearson #5603

$ 4,625,000  |  Streeterville
This gorgeous condo is a highly coveted Chicago address that is conveniently attached to Chicago’s most iconic shopping mall: Water Tower Place. We represented our client in the purchase, sale and renovation of 8 luxury condominiums in 180 E Pearson.

Gorgeous views of Millenium Park

340 E Randolph #5803

$ 4,200,000  |  Millenium Park
Stunning wrap-around views of Chicago’s best sites make this home a paradise in the sky. This client was represented in the sale of their two properties located at 340 E Randolph.

Classic Metzler Hull home

1804 N Hudson Ave

$ 4,075,000  |  Lincoln Park
This modern but elegant Lincoln Park home is full of state-of-the-art finishes. It was built by premier luxury home builder, Hastings Builders & designed by Elizabeth Taich.

Iconic views from an iconic location

435 N Michigan #1101

$3,835,000  |  Near North Side
The gorgeous finishes in each of the 162 residences and the luxurious 55,000 square foot space full of amenities make the Tribune Towers residence incomparable.

Modern luxury redefined

400 W Huron St #1201

$3,525,000  |  River North
Modern luxury is redefined at this residence with it’s strikingly beautiful design. Smithfield Properties, developers of award winning high-rise experiences, created this building where we represented a client in the sale and purchase of their two properties.

Elevated Family Living

2120 N Dayton St

$3,450,000  |  Lincoln Park
Environs Development created this stunning 5,200+ square foot home with an elevator. Our client purchased this residence.

Magnificent Gold Coast views

4 E Elm St #13S

$3,400,000  |  Near North Side
Just minutes from Lake Michigan, this sleek residence with luxury finishes is a stunning home for anyone. With such spectacular views, we were successful in representing a client who purchased and sold two units.

Metzler Crown Jewel

1928 N Mohawk St

$3,300,000  |  Near North Side
Metzler Hull designed a premiere luxury home that pays perfect attention to the fine details. We represented the client in selling this special home on one of Lincoln Park’s most desired streets.

Magnificent Estate in Lincoln Park

1950 N Burling St

$12,550,000  |  Lincoln Park
An extraordinary but classically designed home perfectly positioned on a substantial 90-foot wide lot located on Lincoln Park’s premiere Burling St. We represented our clients for the purchase and sale of their two homes in Chicago before they moved back to Sydney to be close to family.

Gorgeous renovation

2112 N Sedgwick St

$6,500,000  |  Lincoln Park
A rare find, this stunning home features massive windows that overlook the lushly landscaped yard and trees. Located in East Lincoln Park on a 50’ side lot, we represented these clients in the sale of their two luxury properties.

Stunning condo in the sky

180 E Pearson #5603

$ 4,625,000  |  Streeterville
This gorgeous condo is a highly coveted Chicago address that is conveniently attached to Chicago’s most iconic shopping mall: Water Tower Place. We represented our client in the purchase, sale and renovation of 8 luxury condominiums in 180 E Pearson.

Gorgeous views of Millenium Park

340 E Randolph #5803

$ 4,200,000  |  Millenium Park
Stunning wrap-around views of Chicago’s best sites make this home a paradise in the sky. This client was represented in the sale of their two properties located at 340 E Randolph.

Classic Metzler Hull home

1804 N Hudson Ave

$ 4,075,000  |  Lincoln Park
This modern but elegant Lincoln Park home is full of state-of-the-art finishes. It was built by premier luxury home builder, Hastings Builders & designed by Elizabeth Taich.

Iconic views from an iconic location

435 N Michigan #1101

$3,835,000  |  Near North Side
The gorgeous finishes in each of the 162 residences and the luxurious 55,000 square foot space full of amenities make the Tribune Towers residence incomparable.

Modern luxury redefined

400 W Huron St #1201

$3,525,000  |  River North
Modern luxury is redefined at this residence with it’s strikingly beautiful design. Smithfield Properties, developers of award winning high-rise experiences, created this building where we represented a client in the sale and purchase of their two properties.

Elevated Family Living

2120 N Dayton St

$3,450,000  |  Lincoln Park
Environs Development created this stunning 5,200+ square foot home with an elevator. Our client purchased this residence.

Magnificent Gold Coast views

4 E Elm St #13S

$3,400,000  |  Near North Side
Just minutes from Lake Michigan, this sleek residence with luxury finishes is a stunning home for anyone. With such spectacular views, we were successful in representing a client who purchased and sold two units.

Metzler Crown Jewel

1928 N Mohawk St

$3,300,000  |  Near North Side
Metzler Hull designed a premiere luxury home that pays perfect attention to the fine details. We represented the client in selling this special home on one of Lincoln Park’s most desired streets.

Testimonials

Debra Dobbs is a true professional who works tirelessly and passionately on behalf her clients. She is intuitive and helped my husband and me make absolutely the perfect choice for us in a city home. Debra is also an energetic person who is simply a pleasure to work with! I recommend her without reservation.”
Sandra B. | Buyer

It was a pleasure working with Debra. We worked with a few other agents in the past and interviewed others before deciding to work with Debra. She was the most impressive, the most experienced, and the most engaging during the interview process. And it all proved out in practice as she helped us find our dream house.

The search for our place was not easy…and it was not quick. Things happened along the way and Debra helped us get through some difficult situations. I would recommend her to anybody.”
Michael F. | Buyer & Seller

We have bought three homes with Debra (and sold also two of those homes with Debra, and rented out one of them while we lived somewhere else).

She’s utterly fabulous. She’s amazing. She’s patient and very good at both understanding your unique situation and making you feel like you are the only person in the world. She knows Chicago; she knows the market; she knows all the other brokers.

I cannot recommend Debra enough or highly enough if you are looking to buy a home or sell a home, or do anything else related to real estate in Chicago.”
Rachel B. & Eric O. | Buyers & Sellers

I’d give her all the stars in the galaxy if I could! Amazing realtor and wonderful person.”
Marianne B. | Buyer

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We have worked with Debra both as a Buyer to find our home and subsequently based on our positive experience, a Seller to market and sell our home. Debra is a consummate professional, incredibly easy to work with and service oriented – she really takes the time to listen and understand what is important to you and what will work for all parties. She is very knowledgeable about the market, consultative and a trusted advisor.

Debra is surrounded by a network of professionals who are top of their profession, including videographers, digital marketing experts, landscapers, specialized contractors for every household need…the list goes on. We cannot speak highly enough of our experience with Debra, and once you settle into your new home she is there to get you introduced to all the local attractions, the best restaurants and activities as well as introduce you to likeminded people in your area.

Debra goes beyond executing a transaction, she builds deep and lasting relationships.”
Catherine L. & Chris K. | Buyers & Sellers

 

Marketing Luxury Homes

We are using multichannel marketing strategies, high-quality photo and video, and a dedicated support staff to plan and execute sophisticated marketing campaigns in print, online, and in media. Our luxury listings benefit from additional hands-on marketing, PR, and analytic services provided by the Compass Luxury Division. Furthermore, the expansive network of our brokerage significantly broadens the reach of our luxury listings. Debra’s alliance with Compass, combined with her local market expertise, ensures that luxury homes are marketed with a level of sophistication and reach that is unparalleled in the Chicago real estate market.

Luxury Brochure

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CASE STUDY: 1257 W Wrightwood

This custom-built home is situated on a 48’ wide lot in the northwest Lincoln Park area. The homeowner worked with JDL (Jim Letchinger, developer of numerous single-family homes as well as Number 9 Walton St) and consulting architect Dan Wheeler of Wheeler Kearns (recipient of numerous awards for his residential and commercial work).

Expansive windows and multiple exposures are featured to allow natural light to flow into the home from morning to twilight. This contemporary home also features steel beams, brick walls, floating wood ceiling panels, and metal-framed windows; all coming together to create a feeling of sophistication and warmth, blended with an articulate and purposeful use of multiple design elements.

Our goal was to draw luxury home buyers to a section of Lincoln Park that is considered a bit off the beaten path. The enticement was the incredible construction quality of the home, the pedigree of the architect and builder, and the unique design of the home that allowed an interplay between the interior and exterior spaces. Over the course of a year, three offers were considered by the sellers. We ultimately closed with a family that fell in love with the home at first sight; originally from New Zealand, they loved the modern design and connection between the interior and exterior spaces…exactly what our clients loved the many years they called 1257 home.

SOLD for $2,600,000 | www

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CASE STUDY: 1845 N Burling

Situated on one of Lincoln Park’s premier tree-lined streets, 1845 N Burling is a custom home that was built especially for our clients who made 1845 their family home for 18 years. Originally listed by another brokerage firm in May of 2018, the home had been on the market for 6 months when the homeowner contacted me to discuss how I would position the home for a successful sale in such a difficult market.

My recommendations included paint touch-up, light staging, new photographs, video, a revamped brochure, and to refocus the marketing copy on the inherent construction quality of the home. We listed the home February 2019 and in spite of the tough market conditions had 1845 under contract by April 23.

We ultimately closed with a family that moved to Chicago from London and renting in Lincoln Park at the time they first visited the house. They fell in love with the extraordinary outdoor space, superb location, and overall quality of the home and finishes.

SOLD IN 79 DAYS when the average market time for comparable properties was 179 days. | www

Ultra Luxury Marketing Report

Flip through our report of insights into the high-end property market, highlighting the latest trends, prices, and other information about the ultra-luxury real estate market in the Unites States.

Ultra Luxury Real Estate Market Report – United States

Buying A Luxury Home in Chicago

Welcome to your gateway to finding your dream luxury home in Chicago. Below, we’ve featured a selection of publicly available luxury listings to start your journey. For a more comprehensive exploration, Debra Dobbs offers personalized search services to uncover even more options, including exclusive private listings not available on public platforms like Zillow and Redfin. Let Debra’s deep understanding, experience and passion for Chicago guide you to a home that truly resonates with your unique preferences and lifestyle.

Start Your Dream Home Journey! Contact Debra Now for a Personalized Chicago Luxury Home Search.

Luxury Homes For Sale in Chicago

(by listing price; The Dobbs Group listings on top)