1229 W  Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
OFF MARKET

$1,818,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths

1229 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Lincoln Park
Est. Refi. Payment $12,529/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 8, 2025 for $1,725,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.82M
Since last month
Decreased$6K (-0.3%)
Since last year
Increased$94K (+5.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$96K (+5.6%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +40% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.82M
August 2026$1.82M
July 2026$1.83M
June 2026$1.81M
May 2026$1.8M
April 2026$1.79M
March 2026$1.77M
February 2026$1.73M
January 2026$1.77M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,850,000
06/18/26
4
3.5
3,500
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,667,000
07/13/26
4
3.5
3,500
0.15
Single-Family Home
$2,100,000
06/08/26
5
3.5
-
0.14
Single-Family Home
$2,525,000
08/14/26
5
3.5
-
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,830,000
04/17/26
4
3.5
-
0.28
Single-Family Home
$1,969,000
07/20/26
4
5
-
0.13
Single-Family Home
$2,200,000
10/07/25
6
4.5
5,000
0.20
Single-Family Home
$2,365,000
06/16/26
5
4.5
4,200

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.02
$4,149,400
6
4.5
-
Off Market
0.01
$1,825,800
4
3.5
-
Off Market
0.05
$2,445,000
5
4.5
5,157
Off Market
0.02
$3,150,000
5
5.5
-
Recently Sold
0.02
$1,453,900
3
3.5
-
Off Market
0.04
$1,180,900
3
2.5
2,300
Off Market
0.04
$776,300
2
2
-
Off Market
0.04
$1,030,000
3
3
1,700
Recently Sold
0.04
$691,700
2
2
1,100
Off Market
0.04
$684,400
2
2
1,200
Off Market
0.04
$768,100
2
3
1,624
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1995
Garage

About this House

Beautifully renovated and meticulously maintained, this gorgeous 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom single-family home is perfectly located in the heart of Lincoln Park within the Oscar Mayer School District. With timeless finishes and a thoughtfully designed, sun-filled layout, this home blends elegance and everyday comfort at every turn. The main level features an impressive extra-wide footprint with a formal living and dining space at the front of the home, complete with custom wainscoting and rich hardwood floors. The stunning chef's kitchen is the heart of the space outfitted with a Calcutta Gold marble island, quartzite counters, custom cabinetry, and high-end appliances including a Viking six-burner range. The kitchen opens to a warm and welcoming family room with a gas fireplace, beautifully crafted built-ins, and space for a breakfast table or play area. A stylish powder room and family room seamlessly flow out to the rear deck making this level ideal for both entertaining and everyday living. Upstairs, vaulted ceilings and skylights fill the home with natural light. The ideal floor plan includes three spacious bedrooms up, including a luxurious primary suite with two walk-in closets, a linen closet, and a spa-like bath with dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a large walk-in shower. A private deck off the primary bedroom offers a peaceful outdoor retreat. A second renovated full bathroom completes this level. The lower level offers an expansive recreation room with a second fireplace, built-in wet bar, and incredible storage. A large fourth bedroom and full bathroom provide flexible space for guests or a home office, along with a generous laundry room featuring side-by-side washer and dryer. The extensive updates continue outside, with a new roof (2018) including skylights and solar shades, all new fiber cement siding, new south-facing windows and doors, new gutters and downspouts, and fully rebuilt upper and lower decks. You won't find another home so thoughtfully cared for. Located on one of Lincoln Park's most beautiful tree-lined streets, just moments from neighborhood parks, shops, and restaurants, this incredibly home offers the very best of city living!
1229 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom single-family home in Lincoln Park, built in 1995. It last sold for $1,725,000 on Aug 8, 2025 (8% above the $1,600,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,818,900, with a rent estimate of $7,760/month.
Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago
Listed by Kate Waddell, (312) 319-1168
Compass
Bought with: Jeffrey Lowe, Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12410841

Home Details for 1229 W Wrightwood Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,Full,DaylightNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Balcony Porch Lanai, Deck, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living RoomWet Bar
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), HumidifierDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced Air,Sep Heating Systems - 2+,ZonedHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ZonedHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Family Room, OtherHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Skylight(s)Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood
View
No View
Security
Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Deck, PorchExterior: BalconyFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1995
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, FrameNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 14293150320000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,600,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Jul 20 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Chicago
School Information
Elementary School: Oscar Mayer Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 299Jr High / Middle School: Oscar Mayer Elementary SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 299High School: Lincoln Park High SchoolHigh School District: 299

Agent Information

Buyer Agent
Buyer Company Name: The Lowe Group

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3100 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12410841Activation Date: Wed Jul 16 2025

Additional Information

MRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplaySource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 8, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12410841
Sold
$1,725,000
Aug 1, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12410841
Pending
$1,600,000
Jul 21, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12410841
Contingent
$1,600,000
Jul 16, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12410841
Listed For Sale
$1,600,000
Oct 14, 2016
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09249628
Sold
$1,265,000

Market trends in Lincoln Park

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$832K
$24.67K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
106.2%
1.9%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$493
$17
MoM
Available listings
124
41
MoM

Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about Lincoln Park

At least 748 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 97 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 96 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 93 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 89 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 83 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 74 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 69 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 68 % Say kids play outside

  • 55 % Say parking is easy

  • 55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 52 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 51 % Say it's quiet

  • 41 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 38 % Say there are community events

  • 29 % Say there's wildlife

  • 27 % Say car is needed

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Nicole Grabow
    "Commute is great if you live in the city -commuting to the suburbs is difficult and long. My commute is to my living room office so there is that"
  • Bob Heather
    "Great neighborhood. Tons of restaurants. Park and lake near. Safe great schools and stuff for kids to do. Lived here for about two years "
  • Lauren Bayer
    "Lincoln Park has very easy access to public transportation and it is largely reliable. The best part is how walkable it is, though. "
  • Holly O.
    "There is a sense of community that thrives when neighbors are communing for block parties, movies in the park; street fairs; local store events."
  • Trulia User
    "Excellent neighborhood food. Movie theater lake. Excellent place to live and play. Lots of dogs and great food."
  • Trulia User
    "I lived in this neighborhood, its great. The restaurants are wonderful and the public transit is very reliable. The night life is really good as well."
  • Trulia User
    "great parks and cute brownstones. I live here now. some elementary schools. tennis courts. easy access to public transportation and running trails. "
  • Trulia User
    "A lot of dog run areas which are clean and always people there walking and playing with their dogs. "
  • Trulia User
    "Great neighborhood for a variety of ages. Safe, friendly, homely, and lovely. Perfect for newbies and long-time residents of chicago."
  • Trulia User
    "It’s very urban lots of good restaurants and bars interesting mix of people it’s definitely a popular destination it comes to Chicago"
  • Trulia User
    "store are nice buy from everything. I like the people around the neighborhood I like talking to people also"
  • Trulia User
    "There are other very selfish dog owners who continually allow their dogs off leash. My dogs have been attacked more then once by off leash dogs, in Lincoln Park. "
  • Trulia User
    "Lakeview is a large neighborhood with many smaller hoods within it ( Southport corridor, wrigley,boystown, etc.. ) there are lots of areas full of bars and restaurants and lots of areas that’s purely residential. Tree lined streets everywhere and lots of parks . It’s a young neighborhood with mostly 20-late 30s yr olds z "
  • Albert M.
    "Dog owners would love the people and dog connections that organically happen everyday. There’s also a dog park on Wrightwood and Sheffield called wiggly park. It’s the best. "
  • Ah L. A. S.
    "There’s a dog park ( wiggly field ) and many large parks that dogs often run around in and play ( jonquil / wrightwood Park)"
  • Ashley J.
    "Right by the parks and lake, everything you need is within walking distance. Tons of cute buildings with character and history. "
  • Mary E. L.
    "other dogs around too! lots of dog parks and ammendities for dogs to take advantage of. no dog is left behind! except all dogs are trained very well"
  • Hlshanab
    "I’ve lived in the neighbourhood for 5+ years now! Very friendly, walkable and well maintained! Public transportation is very accessible plus a wide variety of restaurants, bars and entertainment."
  • Megan P.
    "I love this neighborhood. The tree lined streets and unique houses make it very enjoyable year round. It’s very central to many neighborhoods in Chicago making it easy to get to Wicker Park, Lakeview, Downtown, and the Lake Path. For being a big city, it’s a very quiet neighborhood. I’ve lived in several different neighborhoods in Chicago and this is by far the most peaceful!"
  • Mary E. L.
    "i don’t mind them, better for small dogs. dog beaches and dog parks are perfectly crowded, filled mainly on the weekends."
  • Keila G.
    "The giveaway candies a few days before Halloween on N Clark Street. The Fall fest at the Lincoln Park Zoo, the Christmast Lights at the Zoo.. The activities at the Farm for kids"
  • Sarah.t.anthony
    "Easy to walk places and take public transport. Always feel safe. A very neighborhood feel. Have lived here for a decade. "
  • Timmy T.
    "Great restaurants, even better bars. Still family friendly with all the parks. The improvements happening will only build the neighborhood up more "
  • Timmy T.
    "Great parks. The businesses are all great and care for the locals. Plenty of other families in the area "
  • Bob B.
    "People are constantly walking their dogs here. Dog lover’s paradise. Wrightwood park and others are always teaming with dogs."
  • Nicole G.
    "The Park at North Pond is super nice, great place to take kids for playing, riding bikes, etc. Have found a few neighborly parents, but some not so much. Alcott is wonderful! Urgent care, physicians immediate care is near by that also see kids-they were amazing! "
  • Jami L.
    "Great schools, food, and areas to shop. If you can afford it, come live here! It is great for families and visitors. Definitely one of the most safest areas in Chicago. It’s also by the lake! What a bonus!"
  • Samantha R.
    "45 minutes on train (brown and pink line) to Rush University Medical Center. I don’t have anything else"
  • Chip P.
    "Plenty of dogs in the area and a number of complimentary poop bag dispensers around the area should you forget yours or run out. "
  • Brittney L.
    "Newr the free zoo and conservatory. Lots of people walking and exercising. Best place to live next to the largest park in the city"
  • Dave
    "Great access to public transport and access to the highway makes it easy to get to the loop or out to the airport."
  • Gloria.addor
    "My neighborhood has a good public transportation and it has a very nice green area, good restaurant and a very social life activity. "
  • Unspecified
    "Summer block party each year. Fourth of July get together and Halloween decorations etc Great neighborhood overall safe and convenient "
  • Ssterling
    "Neighborhood festivals and block parties. Zoo lights in the Winter. Trick or treating at Halloween. "
  • Sarah G.
    "In the summer there is a ton of road construction. There is a lot of development in the area that is leading to more annoying traffic."
  • Blkbeautyd
    "Full of night life. accessible to public transportation. plenty of restaurants and shopping centers close by. Not that far from expressway either "
  • Mitch m.
    "There are great festivals in the summer time and tons of sports meet ups like tennis, volleyball, and kickball"
  • Recook80
    "Night at the Zoo, garden walk, Lincoln fest, market days, farmers markets, many other small garden evens and neighborhood cook outs. It’s a great and relaxing area"

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Frequently asked questions about 1229 W Wrightwood Ave

  • What is 1229 W Wrightwood Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1229 W Wrightwood Ave in Chicago, IL is $1,818,900.
  • What is the price history for 1229 W Wrightwood Ave?
    1229 W Wrightwood Ave in Chicago, IL last sold for $1,725,000 in August 2025.
  • Is Chicago a buyer's or seller's market?
    Chicago is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Chicago?
    The median sale price in Chicago is $832K. That is up $24.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 1229 W Wrightwood Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1229 W Wrightwood Ave in Chicago, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 1229 W Wrightwood Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1229 W Wrightwood Ave in Chicago, IL has in-unit laundry.

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