#12362551, Jeffrey Lowe, Listing office: Compass
Property details
About 415 W Surf St
Your tremendous 21 bedroom house OR 4 LEGAL Units OR 6BR Owners' unit + great rental/Airbnb income - YOU CHOOSE! Almost 15,000SF total, with 21 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms, currently configured as three enormous, full-floor, 6BR/3BTH, 13-room, 3,900SF apartments, plus a fourth 3BR/2BTH, 2,500SF English-garden unit (see expansive floor plans in listing). Entire building is VACANT (except for owners) but ready to IMMEDIATELY OCCUPY OR RENT for your maximum flexibility. This double-lot, 55'-wide vintage home is in the sought-after East-of-Broadway Lakeview East neighborhood on a quiet, tree-lined street, steps to Lake Michigan, Lincoln Park, and Diversey Harbor. Large, gated on-site 5+car parking area. [Please note that listing template only contains fields for a maximum of 12 bedrooms, although there are a total of 21 bedrooms in the property.] Each unit has a Prairie Style fireplace (including the English garden level which has 8.5' high ceilings). Significantly newly renovated to provide the perfect balance of modern convenience and historic elegance, allowing maximum opportunities for a purchaser to occupy from one to all four floors. Each apartment currently lives like a single floor, single-family home. Blending a unique combination of Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Prairie Style architectural details, the striking facade displays both Flemish and English-bond brickwork and ornate ironwork. Bright sunrooms with windows on three sides overlook Surf Street and local architecturally significant skyline. Existing RM 6.5 (highest residential level) zoning also allows additional density and multiple additional permitted uses, including bed and breakfast, educational and cultural institutions, health care and religious uses. Multiple options for in-law, nanny, and similar accommodations. Large formal living rooms with abundant windows, soaring ceilings (10'+), original built-in bookshelves, stained-glass, and deep crown molding. Welcome guests to the gracious dining rooms with built-in china cabinets and unique arched ceiling and beautiful Art Noveau French doors. Large, eat-in kitchens plus breakfast rooms and walk-in pantries with separate laundry areas, and private exterior porches. Other features include formal entrance foyers and wide, spacious 24-foot-long hallways that serve as generous art gallery spaces. Opportunity for a huge roof deck. Stands away from surrounding buildings for natural light and breezes from all sides. New marble/granite bathrooms, frameless shower doors, refinished oak and maple hardwood floors. Of the 21 total bedrooms, 14 are king-sized, dual-window bedrooms with generous closets. Low-maintenance landscape with outdoor garden seating area. Next to Sheridan Road express bus lines to downtown and quick access to Lake Shore Drive at Fullerton. Short walk to golf driving range, tennis, private boat harbors, Lincoln Park Zoo, Trader Joe's, Mariano's, cinema, new Barnes & Noble bookstore, health care, restaurants, dry cleaners, and other amenities. Close to Latin/Francis Parker/Nettlehorst schools, and very near Everbrook Academy of Lincoln Park and several other preschool/day care centers. Historic tax incentives potentially available as significantly located in both a National & Chicago landmark district. Designed by renowned architect Samuel Crowen in 1910, the building served as the Greek Consulate and residence of the Consul General during the 1950-70's. Strong 30-year leasing history. Owner-occupied for 20+ years, first time on the open market in over a half century. Designated Managing Broker-owned.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingOther, Window Unit(s)
Size14,893 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1910
ParkingOff Alley, Secured, On Site, Owned
MLS #12405596
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 11
- Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Other
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: In-Law Floorplan, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 12
- Parking: Off Alley, Secured, On Site, Owned
- Architectural Style: Prairie
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Cooling: Other, Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $3,975,000
- Price/SqFt: $266
- Annual Tax Amount: $39,664
- Tax Year: 2022
- Directions: From Diversey, North on Cambridge, East on Surf Street to 415 W. (building is just west of Sheridan Road, Surf is one-way east)
- Year Built: 1910
- Living Area: 14,893 SqFt
- MLS Number: 12405596
- MLS Name: MRED
- Office Name: Cassandra J. Francis
- Office Phone: (312) 259-4011
- Listing Agent: Cassandra Francis
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 06, 2000 | Home Sold | $866,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $199,000 | $39,664 |
| 2020 | $214,079 | $46,999 |
| 2019 | $240,539 | $47,638 |
| 2018 | $240,539 | $46,835 |
| 2017 | $196,679 | $41,031 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Skinner Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.9 mi
•111 S Throop St
3
Hope Learning Academy
Public District KG-5
3.8 mi
•1628 W Washington Blvd
4
Henry Elementary School
Public District PK-6
4.2 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 $79,381. The most common annual income of people living in Chicago, IL is between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
22%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
28%
100k-200k
6%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
92%
Single, No Kids
1%
Single, with Kids
6%
Married, No Kids
1%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
1%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
79%
18-34 yrs old
16%
35-64 yrs old
3%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Music Concerts
Art Museums
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Where do the neighbors shop?
H&M
Bloomingdales
Banana Republic
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Chipotle
Starbucks
Jack In The Box
What do the neighbors drive?
Volkswagen
Audi
Toyota
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
News
Jazz
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Frequently asked questions
About 415 W Surf St
The listing price of 415 W Surf St property is $3,975,000.
The property 415 W Surf St is a house located in Chicago, Illinois, 60657.
Active Listing: 415 W Surf St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 415 W Surf St are: Skinner Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Hope Learning Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Henry Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Alcott Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Nettelhorst Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), 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), Alcott College Preparatory (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2022 is $39,664 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 6, 2000 for $866,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 415 W Surf St has 12 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms.
The property 415 W Surf St is 14,893 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 415 W Surf St is 1910.
This home is located at 415 W Surf St in Chicago, IL and zip code 60657 in the Lakeview East neighborhood. This 14,893 square foot home was built in 1910. Features: 12 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 27, 2025 and is currently priced at $3,975,000.
While more than 1044 listings in Chicago, IL in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 385 listings sold at asking price, and more than 952 were sold below. In June 2025 in Chicago, IL there were 7.6% more homes for sale than in May. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 25 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $379,143.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.