NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1125 W Wellington Ave Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,564,364 - $2,708,000

5 Beds
6 Baths
6,000 Sq Ft
$444/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 19, 2023

Last sale price $2,300,000 $383 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,559/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Floors
  • 4-minute walk to Wellington Station
  • Deck
  • Lincoln Park High School Rated A
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of October 2023

This exceptional, turnkey, luxury residence is ideally located in the heart of Lakeview. Gutted to the studs, this spectacular home features four levels of living space with light-filled rooms and stunning custom woodwork. Built in 1905, you'll find astonishing vintage details plus the modern conveniences that make this truly a magnificent property. As you enter the beautiful marble foyer you are immediately drawn to a spacious open area featuring the living room with original coal fireplace and separate dining area. Beyond this stunning space you'll find the family room with leaded windows, marvelous built-ins, the second of five interior fireplaces, custom television center, a breathtaking kitchen, separate breakfast room, powder room and mudroom. The kitchen offers Christopher Peacock custom kitchen cabinets and hardware, Statuary Marble, Subzero, Viking, Uline, Bosch and Miele high-end stainless appliances, built-in pantry closets and a striking teak island. You will also find a custom fitted desk, wet bar with marble countertop and a dumb waiter that services all four floors. The second floor offers an enormous primary bedroom with two huge dressing areas and one of three sets of washers and dryers. Carrerra Marble fills the en-suite bath that includes a dual vanity, separate steam shower, whirlpool tub and heated marble floors. Two additional bedrooms, one en-suite with fireplace and steam shower, can also be found on this level. The top floor provides two more bedrooms, one en-suite finished in the beauty of Ann Sacks, a walk-in closet and washer and dryer, second powder room, wet bar, breathtaking skylight and a spacious library that leads to a generous terrace created with honed limestone tiles and Pua Lope pergola. A cozy finished basement level offers a potential sixth bedroom, full bath with walk-in steam shower, recreation area, work from home space, kitchenette, third laundry area and great storage. Top of the line finishes include Waterworks, Franke, Herbeau and Aquaworks. Triple zoned with smart thermostats. Three water heaters including one tankless for unlimited hot water. Five interior fireplaces, three dishwashers, three sets of washers and dryers and three wet bars/kitchenette. Stereo surround sound throughout by Burmeister and Creston. All countertops are hand selected natural stone slabs. Hardwood floors are oak, red rift and quarter sawn. Pocket doors throughout contain striking original hardware as do the original windows. From the rear doors you'll experience a limestone deck, patio, grill area, built-in chiminea, two-car garage and two-car exterior parking pad. The uncommon extra wide lot provides a breathtaking side yard rarely seen in the City. If you are an admirer of greystones with classic beauty and top of the line updates this is your home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lynn Briskin

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475124194 Listed on: 08/30/2023

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Salazar Aguilar

Chicagoland Brokers, Inc. License #475170657

Chicagoland Brokers, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $43,640

Year Built

  • Built in 1905 | Remodeled in 2004

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 37.5 x 123

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Greystone Architecture
  • Brick or Stone Mason

Interior Spaces

  • 6,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Bar Fridge
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Ventless Fireplace
  • Includes Fireplace Accessories
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Library with Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Steam Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in multiple locations
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Fire Pit
  • Outdoor Grill

Schools

  • Harriet Tubman Elementary School
  • Lincoln Park High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Multiple Water Heaters
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$43,640

Year Built

Built in 1905 | Remodeled in 2004

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Greystone
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2004
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2004

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Other
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1500
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Includes Accessories, Ventless
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork
  • LivingArea: 6000
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Security System, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Multiple Water Heaters, Security Cameras
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Foyer, Mud Room, Library, Recreation Room, Terrace, Deck, Other Room, Storage, Bonus Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 6000
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 4500
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1500
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Bedroom,Den/Library
  • Total Sq Ft: 6000
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 3000
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1500

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Patio, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit
  • List Price: 2295000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Off Alley
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Number of Cars: 4
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned, Other
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Indv Controls, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Multiple Locations, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Harriet Tubman Elementary School
  • High School: Lincoln Park High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Harriet Tubman Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Green Features

  • GreenEnergyEfficient: Water Heater

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 37.5 X 123
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 43640.46
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

MLS Schools

  • Othr Public Sch: Walt Disney Magnet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 30, 2023
Closed on
Oct 19, 2023
Sold by
Nancy L Schmidt Declaration Of Trust
Bought by
Robert Aguilar Trust and Aguilar
Seller's Agent
Lynn Briskin
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Laura Salazar Aguilar
Chicagoland Brokers, Inc.
List Price
$2,295,000
Sold Price
$2,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.22%
Views
132
Current Estimated Value
$2,664,591

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$364,591
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.96%
Original Mortgage
$1,150,000
Interest Rate
7.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2013
Sold by
Schmidt Nancy L
Bought by
Schmidt Nancy L and The Nancy L Schmidt Declaration Of Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2004
Sold by
Valenti Thomas P
Bought by
Schmidt Nancy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$977,500
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2002
Sold by
Schultz Robert M and Schultz Donna
Bought by
Valenti Thomas P
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Robert Aguilar Trust $2,300,000 Chicago Title
Schmidt Nancy L -- None Available
Schmidt Nancy L $1,150,000 First American Title Ins Co
Valenti Thomas P $826,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Robert Aguilar Trust $2,000,000
Closed Robert Aguilar Trust $1,150,000
Previous Owner Schmidt Nancy L $1,500,000
Previous Owner Schmidt Nancy L $138,000
Previous Owner Schmidt Nancy L $1,500,000
Previous Owner Schmidt Nancy L $1,102,861
Previous Owner Schmidt Nancy L $977,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/19/2023 10/19/23 Sold $2,300,000 +0.2% $383 / Sq Ft
09/04/2023 09/04/23 Pending -- -- --
08/30/2023 08/30/23 For Sale $2,295,000 -- $383 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $41,849 $226,000 $80,249 $145,751
2023 $40,774 $201,660 $80,710 $120,950
2022 $40,774 $201,660 $80,710 $120,950
2021 $43,640 $220,349 $80,710 $139,639
2020 $30,937 $141,977 $31,361 $110,616
2019 $30,316 $154,323 $31,361 $122,962
2018 $34,369 $177,425 $31,361 $146,064
2017 $26,780 $127,777 $27,672 $100,105
2016 $25,092 $127,777 $27,672 $100,105
2015 $22,934 $127,777 $27,672 $100,105
2014 $23,512 $129,289 $23,060 $106,229
2013 $23,036 $129,289 $23,060 $106,229
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11873649

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-29-215-018-0000