79 E Cedar Street

Chicago, IL
$ 6,900,000 Beds 4 Baths 7 Sq 7,523 Virtual Tour
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Welcome to 79 East Cedar Street. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a home of significant scale and presence in the Gold Coast-one of Chicago's most vibrant and historic neighborhoods. In 1884 Bertha Palmer commissioned architect Joseph Lyman Silsbee of Silsbee and Kent to create a neo-Moorish masterpiece design to transcend the ordinary. This meticulously refurbished home weds traditional grandeur with modern innovations. With approximately 7,523 square feet, this house charms with its private, incomparable roof terrace holding court over lake and sky, showing dazzling vistas. A stately solarium crowns the house, giving panoramic views day and night across Chicago's skyline-a truly special all year retreat in the heart of the city. A Parisian-style elevator serves all floors. Living space includes four bedroom suites, five bathrooms, three kitchenettes, a theater room is perfect for cozy nights in, while a wine room, utility room and a two-car garage, complete the plan. Set on one of Chicago's most prestigious addresses, approaching the property, one is met with elegant stone steps, flower boxes, and statuary. Original latticework and wrought iron fences captivate the eye. Heated pavement in front of the home, as well as outside the garage, keeps the residence easily accessible year-round. This splendid, curated retreat offers privacy and style with comfort and function: a seamless blend of present, and future.

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  • Price
  • $ 6,900,000
  • City
  • Chicago
  • Bedrooms
  • 4
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 5
  • County
  • COOK
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 4
  • Area
  • CHI - Near North Side
  • Lot Size
  • Zip
  • 60611
  • Sqr Footage
  • 7,523
  • Year Built
  • 1884
  • Taxes
  • $ 37309
  • Style
  • MLS#
  • 12658057
Listed By: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Data Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Features

General

Living Area 7523
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas,Electric
Cooling Central Air,Zoned,Gas
Possession Closing
Garage Spaces 2
Association Fee Includes None
Construction Materials Brick,Glass
Year Built 1884
Township North Chicago
Tax Year 2024
Ownership Fee Simple
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Cook
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
Total Rooms 8
Full Baths 5
Status Active
Directions LAKE SHORE DRIVE TO CEDAR (1100) NORTH
City Chicago
High School District 299
MLS Area CHI - Near North Side
Tax Annual Amount 37309.76
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 299
Elementary School District 299
Property Type Detached Single

Interior Features

Basement Finished,Full
Total Fireplaces 5
Fireplace Features Gas Starter
Half Baths 4
Laundry Features In Unit,Laundry Closet,Sink
Total Bedrooms 4
Room Type Balcony/Porch/Lanai,Atrium,Terrace,Theatre Room,Pantry,Foyer,Other Room
LivingAreaSource Other
Total Baths 9
Bedrooms Possible 4

Exterior Features

Model POTTER PALMERS
Parking Features Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,Garage,Yes,Attached
Water Source Lake Michigan
Total Parking 2
Lot Dimensions 26 X72
Waterfront Y/N No

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Park Ridge, IL office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Unknown Elementary School
Middle School Unknown Middle School
High School Unknown High School

Price History

5/28/2026 Listed $6,900,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 60611

Price
AVG $4.97M
$6.9M
Taxes
AVG $59,820
$37,309
Year Built
AVG 1934
1884
Visits
AVG 197
327
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79 E Cedar Street Chicago, IL is a Single Family Home for sale at $6900000 with 7523 sqft and a lot size of Acre(s). 79 E Cedar Street Chicago has 4 bedrooms, 5 baths and was built in 1884. The property's zip code is 60611 which is in Chicago, IL

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