79 E Cedar Street
Chicago, IL, 60611
$7,900,000
4 Beds
9 Baths
7,523 SqFt
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79 E Cedar Street
Chicago, IL, 60611
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Welcome to 79 East Cedar Street, an amazing gem of a house that offers incomparable privacy and exclusivity in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast. Situated near DuSable Lake Shore Drive, the Chicago lakefront, and world-renowned Michigan Avenue, this Belle Epoque home evokes a grand and stylish era. In 1884, Bertha Palmer Commissioned architect Joseph Lymen Silsbee of Silsbee and Kent to create this neo-Moorish masterwork to transcend the ordinary. This meticulously refurbished approximately 7,523 square foot house with a Parisian style elevator that serves all floors. This truly one of a kind house includes a substantial Conservatory, 4-bedroom suites, 5 bathrooms. a Spa, 4 powder rooms, and 3 kitchenettes, a wine room, etc., and a 2 car attached heated garage. Approaching the property, one is met with elegant stone steps, flower boxes, and statuary. Original latticework and wrought iron fences captivate the eye. Lake views from every room. Heated pavement in front of the home as well as outside the garage keeps the residence comfortably accessible throughout the year.

Property Details

Price:
$7,900,000
MLS #:
MRD12329774
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
9
Type:
Single Family
Neighborhood:
chinearnorthside
Listed Date:
Apr 10, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
7,523
Year Built:
1884
Chi – Near North SideChinearnorthside

Schools

School District:
299

Interior

Bathrooms
5 Full Bathrooms, 4 Half Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned, Gas
Fireplaces Total
5
Heating
Natural Gas, Electric
Laundry Features
In Unit, Laundry Closet, Sink

Exterior

Construction Materials
Brick, Glass
Parking Features
Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage, On Site, Attached
Parking Spots
2

Financial

HOA Frequency
Not Applicable
HOA Includes
None
Tax Year
2023
Taxes
$32,426
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3,066
Single Family Listed
70
Avg DOM
227
Avg $ / SqFt
$549,171
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Property Summary

    79 E Cedar Street Chicago IL is a Single Family for sale in Chicago, IL, 60611. It is listed for $7,900,000 and features 4 beds, 9 baths, and has approximately 7,523 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1884. The current price per square foot is $1,050. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Chicago is $227. The average listing price for Single Family in Chicago is $549,171. To schedule a showing of MLS#mrd12329774 at 79 E Cedar Street in Chicago, IL, contact your Compass / The Debra Dobbs Group agent at 3123074909.
79 E Cedar Street
Chicago, IL