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1939 N Bissell St

Chicago IL 60614

5
7
2
4000 sq. ft.
Single-Family
Currently for sale - view listing

Overview

Nestled on one of Lincoln Park's most desirable tree-lined streets, 1939 N. Bissell is a beautifully renovated single-family home offering luxury living across four thoughtfully designed levels. Featuring five bedrooms plus office, four full and three half baths, this stately home showcases a timeless limestone and brick facade, elegant architectural details, and expansive windows that fill it with natural light. Generous room proportions and a thoughtfully designed layout create an ideal balance of everyday comfort and effortless entertaining. Extensively remodeled in 2019, the home blends classic architecture with modern upgrades in one of the city's most sought-after pockets. A beautiful English patio entrance and foyer lead to the main level which is designed for both everyday living and entertaining. A newly and completely renovated chef's kitchen with abundant cabinetry, island space, and professional appliances anchors the space while the living and dining area features a grand fireplace and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the home with natural light. The family room with fireplace and media area opens directly to the private rear patio, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living. The second level offers a well-designed bedroom floor including a front-facing bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows and an en-suite full bath, a second bedroom and full hall bath, laundry, linen closet and the primary suite which features a spacious marble bathroom, custom built-out closets, and a fireplace in the bedroom. A private balcony off the primary suite connects to the garage rooftop deck, offering additional outdoor living space. The top level is ideal for entertaining, featuring a bar area with counter seating and beverage refrigerator and a half bath that opens to the expansive rooftop deck overlooking the Chicago skyline. The lower level includes a private front facing office, recreation room, and a custom temperature-controlled wine display wall. This level also offers a secondary laundry closet and two additional bedrooms connected by a Jack-and-Jill full bath, one currently configured as a home gym. Outdoor living is a standout feature with four distinct outdoor spaces, including the rear patio off the family room, the garage rooftop deck, the private balcony off the primary suite, and the rooftop deck with sweeping skyline views. This wonderful home is complete with a connected two-car garage offering privacy and weather protection. Lastly, it is ideally located just steps from the boutiques, restaurants, cafes, and neighborhood charm of Armitage Avenue, with convenient access to the CTA Armitage stop. A phenomenal offering combining livability, convenience, and a vibrant neighborhood ambience!

Features

5 bedrooms
7 bathrooms
2 carspaces
2 garage spaces
4000 sq. ft. floor area
Single-Family

Property history for 1939 N Bissell St

2019
Sold
$1,775,000
30 Aug 2019 by Landon Harper, of @properties Christie's International Real Estate
2012
Sold
$1,705,000
27 Jun 2012 by Landon Harper, of @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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Local market activity for 5 bedroom single-family properties in Chicago

In the last 12 months, 42 five-bedroom single-family properties similar to 1939 N Bissell St, have been sold.

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