$7,900,000
79 E Cedar Street
Chicago, IL, 60611
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 Epoch 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
Address:
79 E Cedar Street
Type:
Single Family
Neighborhood:
CHI – Near North Side
City:
Chicago
Listed Date:
Apr 10, 2025
State:
IL
Finished Sq Ft:
7,523
ZIP:
60611
Year Built:
1884
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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79 E Cedar Street
Chicago, IL
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