79 E Cedar St Chicago, IL 60611
Gold Coast NeighborhoodEstimated payment $45,414/month
Total Views
25,596
4
Beds
9
Baths
7,523
Sq Ft
$1,050
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Water Views
- Home Theater
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Lincoln Park High School Rated A
- Atrium Room
- 3-minute walk to Mariano (Louis) Park
About This Home
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.
Listing Agent
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #471005680 Listed on: 04/10/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $32,426
Year Built
- Built in 1884 | Remodeled in 2003
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 26 x72
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 7,523 Sq Ft Home
- 4-Story Property
- Fireplace With Gas Starter
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 5 Fireplaces
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Theater
- Atrium Room
- Water Views
Flooring
- Wood
- Marble
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Sink Near Laundry
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Fireplace in Basement
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Terrace
Utilities
- Zoned Heating and Cooling
- Cooling System Powered By Gas
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Community Details
- Potter Palmers
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
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Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2025 04/09/25 | For Sale | $7,900,000 | -- | $1,050 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12329774
APN: 17032020260000
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