#12405596, Cassandra Francis, Listing office: Cassandra J. Francis
$3,995,000 List price
325 W Wellington Ave Chicago, IL 60657
11 beds
7 full, 3 partial
14,000 sqft
$285 / sqft
House
Property details
About 325 W Wellington Ave
Welcome to the Armour House! First time on the open market in approximately 90 years. This remarkable home has a rich Chicago history and many original features have been perfectly preserved. Built in approximately 1915 for Mrs. Elizabeth Montgomery Ward by the renowned architect Van Doren Shaw, this home displays meticulous details beyond anything available in today's construction. Purchased by Lester Armour, the infamous meat packer / banker, in 1921 and then purchased in the 1930s by the current owners, industrialists behind Standard Screw Company / Stanadyne. Featuring over 14,000 square feet in the main home and an additional 2400 square feet in the coach house, this historic mansion sits two doors from Lake Michigan and Lincoln Park. Situated on a secluded section of Wellington Avenue on an oversized 70 by 140 lot with a gated driveway off Wellington Avenue and gated alley access. Grand marble and limestone entryway leads to an impressive center staircase that leads to all four floors of the home. Second floor holds expansive living spaces with an enormous living room, formal dining room, library and amazing three season room. Spread throughout the home are 11 bedrooms, 7 full baths and 3 half baths. The home has a working elevator and a working dumbwaiter. Property has been impeccably maintained with newer roof and mechanical systems. Coach house with heated two car garage and a three-bedroom two bath apartment. Wonderful outdoor space includes a large patio and garden. Ample parking in the driveway for guests. This property has endless possibilities.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size14,000 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1915
ParkingOff Alley, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
MLS #12362551
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 7
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 11
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Parking: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Architectural Style: Other
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $3,995,000
- Price/SqFt: $285
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $171,765
- Tax Year: 2022
- Lot: Irregular Lot
- Directions: North of Diversey, in between North Sheridan Road and North Lake Shore Drive.
- Year Built: 1915
- Living Area: 14,000 SqFt
- MLS Number: 12362551
- MLS Name: MRED
- Office Name: Compass
- Office Phone: (312) 319-1168
- Listing Agent: Jeffrey Lowe
Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data as distributed by MLS GRID.
All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.
DMCA Notice
Copyright © 2025 Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED). All rights reserved.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity program of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC. Real Estate listings held by brokerage firms other than the broker/agent who owns the website are marked with the MRED Broker Reciprocity logo or the Broker Reciprocity thumbnail logo (the MRED logo) and detailed information about them includes the names of the listing brokers.
All data is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MRED. MRED supplied Open House information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by MTP or MRED. The use of the MRED Data may be subject to an end user license agreement prescribed by the Member Participant’s applicable MLS if any and as amended from time to time.
Some properties which appear for sale on this website may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. Information Deemed Reliable but Not Guaranteed. The information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold or may no longer be available. The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, including but not limited to square footages and lot sizes, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. NOTICE: Many homes contain recording devices, and buyers should be aware they may be recorded during a showing.
DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT (DMCA) NOTICE
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, 17 U.S.C. § 512 (the "DMCA") provides recourse for copyright owners who believe that material appearing on the Internet infringes their rights under U.S. copyright law. If you believe in good faith that any content or material made available in connection with our website or services infringes your copyright, you (or your agent) may send us a notice requesting that the content or material be removed, or access to it blocked. Notices must be sent in writing by email to DMCAnotice@theMLSGRID.co
The DMCA requires that your notice of alleged copyright infringement include the following information: (1) description of the copyrighted work that is the subject of claimed infringement; (2) description of the alleged infringing content and information sufficient to permit us to locate the content; (3) contact information for you, including your address, telephone number and email address; (4) a statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the content in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, or its agent, or by the operation of any law; (5) a statement by you, signed under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you have the authority to enforce the copyrights that are claimed to be infringed; and (6) a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf. Failure to include all of the above information may result in the delay of the processing of your complaint.
Copyright © 2025 Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED). All rights reserved.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 7/21/2025, 11:45:35 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.
Price information
Property sales
We're sorry, we currently don't have property sales data for this listing.
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $835,100 | $171,765 |
| 2021 | $835,100 | $167,930 |
| 2020 | $654,934 | $145,899 |
| 2019 | $727,704 | $146,204 |
| 2018 | $727,704 | $143,746 |
| 2017 | $574,224 | $123,613 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Skinner Elementary School
Public District PK-5
2.1 mi
•111 S Throop St
3
Hope Learning Academy
Public District KG-5
3.9 mi
•1628 W Washington Blvd
4
Henry Elementary School
Public District PK-6
4.3 mi
•4250 N Saint Louis Ave
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 $64,688. The most common annual income of people living in Chicago, IL is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
29%
<35k
46%
35k-100k
16%
100k-200k
9%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
86%
Single, No Kids
1%
Single, with Kids
11%
Married, No Kids
2%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
2%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
6%
18-34 yrs old
19%
35-64 yrs old
72%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Art Museums
Live Theatre
Men's Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
Nordstrom Rack
Crate & Barrel
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Boston Market
The Cheesecake Factory
What do the neighbors drive?
Audi
Mercedes
Volvo
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Alternative- Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
Similar homes for sale
Frequently asked questions
About 325 W Wellington Ave
The listing price of 325 W Wellington Ave property is $3,995,000.
The property 325 W Wellington Ave is a house located in Chicago, Illinois, 60657.
Active Listing: 325 W Wellington Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 325 W Wellington Ave are: Skinner Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Hope Learning Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Henry Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Nettelhorst Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Alcott Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Lincoln Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Lincoln Park High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Noble St Charter-the Noble Academy (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Lake View High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2022 is $171,765 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 325 W Wellington Ave has 11 bedrooms and 7 full and 3 half bathrooms.
The property 325 W Wellington Ave is 14,000 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 325 W Wellington Ave is 1915.
This home is located at 325 W Wellington Ave in Chicago, IL and zip code 60657 in the Lakeview East neighborhood. This 14,000 square foot home was built in 1915. Features: 11 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 12, 2025 and is currently priced at $3,995,000.
In June 2025, from all listings sold in Chicago, IL there were more than 1044 sold above asking price, over 952 sold below and more than 385 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Chicago, IL increased by 7.6% between May and June 2025. Listings spent 25 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $379,143 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.