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$5,995,000

For Sale - Active
1524 N Astor St, Chicago, IL 60610
3 Beds
6 Baths
6,500 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1969
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 13 hours ago
Updated: Jun 28, 2025 at 03:25AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$27,620
Cap Rate
0.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-24.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.03
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-19.2%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1969
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

This is a very rare opportunity! Set on one of the city's most fashionable streets, this is the northmost home on Astor. Its unique position on the block with oversized windows overlooking the Cardinal's mansion and Lincoln Park ensures the home is flooded with natural light. This one-of-a-kind mid-century modern home was designed by Chicago architect I. W. Colburn. It was later gut renovated with an Art Deco-themed interior by two prestigious Chicago firms: Marvin Herman & Associates and Suzanne Lovell Inc. Today, this home offers approximately 6,500 sqft of sophisticated living space, fabulous private outdoor space, and garage parking for two cars. The interior finishes are of exceptional quality; they include stained custom hardware, millwork, and cabinetry, hand-cast plaster moldings, a curved staircase with artisan fabricated bronze and steel balusters, three distinctive gas fireplaces, inlaid rift-sawn white oak, limestone and marble floors, custom paint by Donald Kaufman, vellum wall coverings, and much more. An elegant foyer with a walk-in coat closet, climate-controlled wine closet, and guest bath with a hand-carved marble sink welcomes you into the home. Up one flight, the main level includes a living room with a wet bar and built-in Miele coffee maker, a separate dining room, a spectacular, highly upgraded kitchen with a built-in banquet, a den/office with a white alabaster fireplace, and an adjacent roof deck. A jewel in the home, the large north-facing terrace is accessible from the living and dining rooms. The upper level includes a luxurious primary suite with a spa bath that includes a tub carved from a single piece of Noir St. Laurent marble and P.E. Gueren hardware. A 2nd en suite bedroom and a family room/3rd bedroom, with another full bath, are on this level. Curved rear stairs lead down to a separate street-level suite ideal as a home office or guest/in-law suite. This suite also has an entrance off the historic Wooden Alley, allowing guests to visit without entering the main residence. Features include knotty pine paneling, a kitchenette, ample closets, an en suite full bath, and French doors that open to a Koi pond. The home's landscaping was designed by award-winning Scott Byron & Co. The mechanical features include four-zoned heating and central air conditioning, central humidification, dual water heaters, a security system, and smart home functionality. This home could not be reproduced for anywhere near our asking price. Ideally located by the park, lakefront, and downtown, this exceptional Gold Coast home is for the buyer who wants the very best!

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Garage
  • Details: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Attached, Detached, Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 2

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 4
  • # of Baths (Partial): 2
  • # of Baths (Total): 6.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 8
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement Description: None
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Masonry

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 1703100009
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1969

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $72,139

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned

Location

  • County: Cook

Listing Details


Listed by:
Jennifer Ames
Engel & Voelkers Chicago
(773) 908-3632

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12320444
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$27,620
Cap Rate
0.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-24.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.03
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-19.2%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$5,995,000
Amount financed:
-$4,796,000
Down payment:
$1,199,000
Closing costs:
$179,850
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$1,378,850
Square feet:
6,500
Cost per square foot:
$922
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.51

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$4,796,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$28,370
Property tax:
$6,012
Insurance:
$686
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$35,068

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$9,800 $117,600
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$588 -$7,056
Operating income:
$9,212 $110,544

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (61%)
61%-$6,012-$72,140
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$686-$8,232
Property management: (8%)
8%-$784-$9,408
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$490-$5,880
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$490-$5,880
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (86%)
86%-$8,462-$101,540

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$750 $9,000
Mortgage payments:
-$28,370 -$340,440
Cash flow:
$27,620 $331,440