
1240 W George St Chicago, IL 60657
Lakeview NeighborhoodHighlights
- Spa
- Rooftop Deck
- Wood Flooring
- Lincoln Park High School Rated A
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- 2-minute walk to South Lakeview Park
About This Home
As of May 2025Set on a rare 33-foot-wide lot with a three-car garage in the heart of Lakeview, this stunning 5,800 SF custom home is designed for a growing family seeking extra space, high-end comfort, and access to top-rated schools. Ideally located between Lincoln Park and the Southport Corridor, this stunning home is drenched in natural light and boasts exceptional craftsmanship throughout. Step inside the grand, two-story foyer and feel the spaciousness that sets this home apart. Formal living and dining areas provide the perfect setting for hosting family gatherings, while the expansive De Giulio-designed kitchen serves as the heart of the home. Featuring a 12-foot island, premium Gaggenau and Sub-Zero appliances, a walk-in pantry, and ample storage, this chef's kitchen flows effortlessly into the sunlit great room with radiant heated floors, a fireplace, built-in banquet seating, and a media center-ideal for everyday family life. The upper level is designed with family living in mind, offering 4 generously sized bedrooms, each with private en-suite baths and walk-in closets. The primary suite is a luxurious retreat, complete with a lounge area, spa-like bath with heated floors, a soaking tub, a steam shower, and an oversized walk-in closet. A convenient second-floor laundry room and linen closet make day-to-day living seamless. The bright, elevated lower level features a generously sized family/game room, two additional bedrooms, with a Jack-n-Jill full bath, a second laundry room, and a private walkout entrance. Outdoor living is just as impressive, with a beautifully reimagined patio, a pergola, a hot tub, and a rooftop deck above the garage-creating the ultimate oasis for relaxation and entertaining. Additional highlights include a mudroom, extensive storage, a newly replaced dual-zoned HVAC system, smart home features including phone-operated lighting and locks, and newly updated flooring on the lower level. Situated in one of Chicago's most sought-after locations, this home is steps from the best of Southport Corridor and Lincoln Park, offering the perfect blend of luxury, convenience, and timeless elegance. Homes of this caliber rarely become available-experience it for yourself today!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $37,767
Year Built
- Built in 2001 | Remodeled in 2022
Lot Details
- 4,099 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 33 x 125
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 3 Car Garage
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 5,800 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Skylights
- Fireplace With Gas Starter
- Mud Room
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 3 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Storage Room
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
Kitchen
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- Cooktop<<rangeHoodToken>>
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- High End Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Stone
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 Potential Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Bidet
- Dual Sinks
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- Steam Shower
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry in multiple locations
- Dryer
- Washer
- Sink Near Laundry
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Spa
- Rooftop Deck
- Patio
Schools
- Harriet Tubman Elementary School
- Lincoln Park High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Radiant Heating System
- Lake Michigan Water
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in Chicago, IL
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Deed | $2,550,000 | First American Title | |
Deed | $1,800,000 | Premier Title | |
Warranty Deed | $1,450,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Previous Owner | $1,182,000 | Balloon | |
Previous Owner | $1,350,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
Previous Owner | $1,000,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $900,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $500,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $315,000 | Unknown | |
Closed | $500,000 | No Value Available |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
05/13/2025 05/13/25 | Sold | $2,550,000 | -2.9% | $440 / Sq Ft |
04/02/2025 04/02/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
03/19/2025 03/19/25 | For Sale | $2,625,000 | +45.8% | $453 / Sq Ft |
08/14/2019 08/14/19 | Sold | $1,800,000 | -10.0% | $451 / Sq Ft |
06/02/2019 06/02/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
05/01/2019 05/01/19 | Price Changed | $1,999,000 | -4.8% | $501 / Sq Ft |
04/08/2019 04/08/19 | For Sale | $2,099,000 | -- | $526 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $37,767 | $216,304 | $71,340 | $144,964 |
2023 | $36,817 | $179,000 | $71,750 | $107,250 |
2022 | $36,817 | $179,000 | $71,750 | $107,250 |
2021 | $35,995 | $179,000 | $71,750 | $107,250 |
2020 | $36,821 | $165,286 | $27,880 | $137,406 |
2019 | $35,407 | $179,659 | $27,880 | $151,779 |
2018 | $35,922 | $185,286 | $27,880 | $157,406 |
2017 | $36,948 | $175,009 | $24,600 | $150,409 |
2016 | $34,552 | $175,009 | $24,600 | $150,409 |
2015 | $31,589 | $175,009 | $24,600 | $150,409 |
2014 | $29,793 | $163,142 | $20,500 | $142,642 |
2013 | $29,193 | $163,142 | $20,500 | $142,642 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2025
Ben Lalez
Compass
(312) 789-4054
30 in this area
1,338 Total Sales
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Anastasiia Hurtova
Compass
(847) 532-1653
1 in this area
31 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2019
Jeffrey Lowe
Compass
(312) 883-3030
94 in this area
1,110 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2019
Kevin Johnson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12311411

APN: 14-29-123-059-0000
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