$3,700,000
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
5 Beds
9 Baths
7,500 Sq Ft
1,912 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 29, 2026

$493 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • 5-minute walk to Clark/Division Station
  • Sauna
  • Lincoln Park High School Rated A
  • Rooftop Deck
  • 1-minute walk to Goudy (William) Square Park

About This Home

As of May 2026

Classic in style and transitional in design, 53 E. Division St. is a 7,500-square-foot, 5 bed/9 bath luxury home in the heart of the Gold Coast with four private outdoor spaces and a rare attached garage. One of the only residential works by famed architect Jarvis Hunt, located steps from Oak Street Beach and moments from the Mag Mile, the renovated Beaux-Arts exterior is a masterpiece of ornate ironwork and limestone, accented by beautiful landscaping and a fountain. Inside, the main level begins with a foyer that teases the world-class finishes that can be found throughout, including moments of expertly preserved original marble and millwork details. The impressively spacious, open-concept living/dining room sets the stage for elevated entertaining, and features 12'-high ceilings, an extremely rare 20'-wide footprint for the Gold Coast, herringbone hardwood floors, French doors that open to Juliet balconies, and the first of three wood-burning fireplaces. The dining space flaunts beautiful built-ins and marble stairs that ascend into a handsome family room with coffered ceiling and a custom bar center. Most recently, this home's gorgeous chef's kitchen underwent a complete renovation courtesy of KitchenLab Interiors and features custom cabinetry, natural stone countertops, professional-grade appliances, a long island with dine-up seating, and character from a limestone fireplace and more French doors. Four distinctive, design-forward en-suite bedrooms are spread across the second and third levels, including one that's styled as a gorgeous owners' den, another that's designed as a light and bright home office with a custom wet bar, and one with a private patio (5'11" x 21'3"). The spectacularly spacious primary suite boasts arched windows, a sitting area, bespoke built-ins, a custom walk-in closet with styling and beverage stations, and a newly renovated marble bath with dual vanity, soaking tub, and a glass-encased shower. The top level is an indoor/outdoor entertainer's paradise, including two incredible rooftop spaces: one with a full professional-grade kitchen, dining and lounge spaces, and a fire table (22'4" x 26'5"); the other with a luxe, open-air spa (12'4" x 29'3"). Better still, the lower level features a temperature-controlled wine room, a large recreation/media room, the fifth en-suite bedroom (perfect for extended-stay guests or an au pair as it has its own entrance), and access to the home's fully finished, attached garage with a bonus refrigerator and wine fridge. Additional callout details include multiple half-baths, full-home automation via a Control4 system, state-of-the-art mechanicals including an all-floors elevator, designer wallcoverings and statement lighting throughout, an upstairs laundry room, a lower level mudroom, and abundant storage. Walking distance to world-class dining and shopping, top schools, and the Division Street Farmers' Market, 53 E. Division St. is turnkey luxury with the very best of Chicago right outside your front door.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tim Salm

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty Brokerage Phone: (312) 929-1564 License #475133721 Listed on: 04/06/2026

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Katsulis

THE NAV AGENCY License #475184946

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $81,368

Year Built

  • Built in 1910 | Remodeled in 2012

Lot Details

  • 1,912 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 22x86.6
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Georgian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Rubber Roof
  • Limestone

Interior Spaces

  • 7,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Elevator
  • Wet Bar
  • Bar Fridge
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Sauna
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Radiant Floor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Steam Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Natural lighting in basement

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Intercom
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor Grill

Schools

  • Ogden Elementary School
  • Lincoln Park High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$81,368

Year Built

Built in 1910 | Remodeled in 2012

Lot Details

1,912 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 4+ Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Georgian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 4+ Stories
  • Year Built: 1910
  • 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: 2012
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Attribution Contact: (312) 929-1564
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2012

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Humidifier
  • Basement: Finished, Full, Daylight
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Sauna, Wet Bar, Elevator
  • LivingArea: 7500
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Intercom, Fire Sprinklers, CO Detectors, Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Den, Walk In Closet, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Deck, Terrace
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Other
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Limestone
  • ExteriorFeatures: Hot Tub, Roof Deck, Outdoor Grill
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Indv Controls, Zoned, Radiant Floor
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Gated
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Ogden Elementary
  • High School: Lincoln Park High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0439
  • Lot Dimensions: 22X86.6
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 81367.69
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2026
Closed on
May 27, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tim Salm
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
Buyer's Agent
Chris Katsulis
THE NAV AGENCY
List Price
$3,999,000
Sold Price
$3,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$299,000
-7.48%
Views
744

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
90.37%
Original Mortgage
$1,300,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,300,000
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,570,564

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2024
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2021
Closed on
Aug 30, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tim Salm
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
Buyer's Agent
Frank Paganis, CCIM
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
List Price
$4,095,000
Sold Price
$4,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-2.32%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.68%
Original Mortgage
$1,999,999
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,275,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,275,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,850,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,800,000
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,800,000
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,800,000
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $3,700,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $4,000,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Special Warranty Deed $2,575,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Special Warranty Deed -- None Available
Deed $1,850,000 Cti
Warranty Deed $1,800,000 Multiple
Warranty Deed $1,800,000 Multiple
Deed -- Cti
Executors Deed $1,500,000 Ctic
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,999,999 New Conventional
Previous Owner $2,275,000 Construction
Previous Owner $2,850,000 Construction
Previous Owner $1,800,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,800,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,350,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/29/2026 05/29/26 Sold $3,700,000 -7.5% $493 / Sq Ft
05/07/2026 05/07/26 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2026 04/06/26 For Sale $3,999,000 0.0% $533 / Sq Ft
08/30/2021 08/30/21 Sold $4,000,000 -2.3% $533 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/25/2021 06/25/21 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2021 06/02/21 For Sale $4,095,000 -- $546 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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
2025 $70,184 $405,000 $59,430 $345,570
2024 $70,184 $405,000 $59,430 $345,570
2023 $68,418 $332,640 $47,850 $284,790
2022 $68,418 $332,640 $47,850 $284,790
2021 $66,221 $332,640 $47,850 $284,790
2020 $55,746 $253,342 $33,495 $219,847
2019 $54,637 $275,372 $33,495 $241,877
2018 $53,717 $275,372 $33,495 $241,877
2017 $45,741 $215,859 $26,796 $189,063
2016 $42,734 $215,859 $26,796 $189,063
2015 $39,075 $215,859 $26,796 $189,063
2014 $47,792 $257,586 $22,968 $234,618
2013 $46,848 $257,586 $22,968 $234,618
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12602507

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 17-03-200-025-0000

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