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#12303614, Matthew Liss, Listing Office: Mark Allen Realty ERA Powered
$2,699,000 List price
1242 N Astor St Chicago, IL 60610
5 beds
4 full, 2 partial
5,100 sqft
0.04 acres
$529 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1242 N Astor St
Beautifully renovated brownstone located on one of Chicago's premier blocks, 1242 North Astor is a meticulously updated brownstone that blends historic charm with modern luxury. The flexible, well-designed floor plan offers gracious living spaces, four bedrooms upstairs, an additional bedroom on the lower level, and a magnificent office with custom paneling and a picturesque view. The gourmet eat-in kitchen features Brookhaven cabinetry, Carrera marble counters, a granite breakfast bar, abundant storage, and new appliances. The spacious primary suite includes built-ins, a large custom walk-in closet, and a spa-inspired bath with heated floors, soaking tub, and separate shower. The redesigned lower level impresses with a custom whiskey bar showcasing a quartz waterfall edge, antique mirrors, new cabinetry, and ambient lighting. It also includes a bedroom, large rec/family room, new 1.1 baths, radiant flooring, and ample storage. This home has been renovated top to bottom with new skylights, radiant heating and boiler system, windows, hardwood floors, custom closets and cabinetry, updated bathrooms, designer lighting and paint, window treatments, three new air conditioning condensers, a new sound system, and more. The professionally landscaped patio and front yard are ideal for enjoying Chicago summers. Convenient parking options available.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Radiant, Zoned
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)
(Contingent)
CoolingCentral Air
Size5,100 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.0409 Acres
Year built1891
ParkingOff Site, Other, Garage
MLS #12348167
Garage1 space
FireplaceGas Log, Gas Starter
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Hot Tub, Wet Bar, In-Law Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room
- Fireplace: Gas Log, Gas Starter
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Parking: Off Site, Other, Garage
- Architectural Style: Brownstone
- Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $2,699,000
- Price/SqFt: $529
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $28,178
- Tax Year: 2022
- Directions: INNER LSD, turn W on BANKS then S ON ASTOR- TO 1242 ASTOR ON RIGHT
- Year Built: 1891
- Living Area: 5,100 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.0409 Acres
- MLS Number: 12348167
- MLS Name: MRED
- Office Name: Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
- Office Phone: (847) 381-7100
- Listing Agent: Connie Antoniou
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2022 | Home Sold | $2,100,000 |
| May 25, 1999 | Home Sold | $488,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $137,000 | $28,178 |
| 2020 | $128,329 | $28,587 |
| 2019 | $142,588 | $28,647 |
| 2018 | $152,497 | $30,123 |
| 2017 | $128,030 | $27,560 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Skinner Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.9 mi
•111 S Throop St
3
Hope Learning Academy
Public District KG-5
2.6 mi
•1628 W Washington Blvd
4
Cooper Elementary Academy
Public District PK-5
4.0 mi
•1624 W 19th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $67,208. Residents of Chicago, IL typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
18%
<35k
49%
35k-100k
13%
100k-200k
20%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
81%
Single, No Kids
1%
Single, with Kids
13%
Married, No Kids
5%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
5%
<11 yrs old
2%
12-17 yrs old
35%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Tennis
Hiking/backpacking
Live Theatre
Where do the neighbors shop?
Crate & Barrel
Bloomingdales
H&M
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Boston Market
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Audi
Mercedes
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Alternative- Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1242 N Astor St
The listing price of 1242 N Astor St property is $2,699,000.
The property 1242 N Astor St is a house located in Chicago, Illinois, 60610.
Accepting Backup Offers: 1242 N Astor St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 1242 N Astor St are: Skinner Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Hope Learning Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Cooper Elementary Academy (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Ogden Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Payton College Preparatory High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Noble St Charter-the Noble Academy (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Lincoln Park High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2022 is $28,178 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on January 14, 2022 for $2,100,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1242 N Astor St has 5 bedrooms and 4 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The property 1242 N Astor St is 5,100 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1242 N Astor St is 1891.
This home is located at 1242 N Astor St in Chicago, IL and zip code 60610 in the Near North Side neighborhood. This 5,100 square foot home, which was built in 1891, sits on a 0.04 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 6, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,699,000.
While more than 1048 listings in Chicago, IL in May 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 390 listings sold at asking price, and more than 906 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Chicago, IL between April and May 2025 increased by 13.6%. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $376,030, while the average time on the real estate market was 26 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.