79 E Cedar St, Chicago, IL 60611
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FOR SALE

79 E Cedar St
Chicago, IL 60611

Gold Coast
  • 4 Beds
  • 7 Baths
  • 7,523 sqft

$6,900,000

$6,900,000

4 Beds
7 Baths
7,523 sqft

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Climate Control
Heating & Cooling
Price/Sqft
$917
Listed
77 days ago

Local Information

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About this House

Welcome to 79 East Cedar Street. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a home of significant scale and presence in the Gold Coast-one of Chicago's most vibrant and historic neighborhoods. In 1884 Bertha Palmer commissioned architect Joseph Lyman Silsbee of Silsbee and Kent to create a neo-Moorish masterpiece design to transcend the ordinary. This meticulously refurbished home weds traditional grandeur with modern innovations. With approximately 7,523 square feet, this house charms with its private, incomparable roof terrace holding court over lake and sky, showing dazzling vistas. A stately solarium crowns the house, giving panoramic views day and night across Chicago's skyline-a truly special all year retreat in the heart of the city. A Parisian-style elevator serves all floors. Living space includes four bedroom suites, five bathrooms, three kitchenettes, a theater room is perfect for cozy nights in, while a wine room, utility room and a two-car garage, complete the plan. Set on one of Chicago's most prestigious addresses, approaching the property, one is met with elegant stone steps, flower boxes, and statuary. Original latticework and wrought iron fences captivate the eye. Heated pavement in front of the home, as well as outside the garage, keeps the residence easily accessible year-round. This splendid, curated retreat offers privacy and style with comfort and function: a seamless blend of present, and future.

Home Details for 79 E Cedar St

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Atrium, Balcony Porch Lanai, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Other Room, Pantry, Terrace, Theatre Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 9Number of Bathrooms (full): 5Number of Bathrooms (half): 4
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 7523 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: In Unit,Laundry Closet,Sink
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Zoned,GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 5Fireplace: Gas Starter, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Basement, OtherHas a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Accessibility: No Disability Access
View
Has a ViewView: Front of Property, Side(s) of Property

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,Garage,Yes,Attached
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: 77

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1884Year Renovated: 2003
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, GlassNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 17032020260000Model Home Type: POTTER PALMERS

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $6,900,000Price Per Sqft: $917
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Chicago
School Information
Elementary School District: 299Jr High / Middle School District: 299High School District: 299

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 12658057

Building

Building Details
Builder Model: POTTER PALMERS

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1872 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12658057Water ViewWater View: Front of Property, Side(s) of Property

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD IDX Comments Reviews: NoMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD AVM On IDX Display: NoMRD Address On VOW Display: YesMRD Price History On IDX Display: YesMRD Market Time On IDX Display: YesSource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesMRD Remarks On VOW Display: Yes
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listing courtesy of: Mia Wilkinson, (312) 719-9771
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12658057
Also Listed on MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MRED as distributed by MLS GRID.

Market trends in Gold Coast

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$501K
$15KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.4%
0.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$365
$2MoM
Available listings
157
30MoM

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 28, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12658057
Listed For Sale
$6,900,000
Nov 1, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12329774
ListingRemoved
$7,900,000
Apr 10, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12329774
Listed For Sale
$7,900,000
Jun 19, 1996
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,035,000

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$6.19M
Since last month
Decreased$141K (-2.2%)
Since last year
Decreased$858K (-12.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$5M (+498.3%)
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 +338% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$6.19M
July 2026$6.24M
June 2026$6.33M
2025
2024

Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
69 E Cedar St, Chicago, IL
0.02
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$1,875,000
12/03/25
5
4
5,112
55 E Elm St, Chicago, IL
0.08
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$2,065,000
03/10/26
4
4
4,222
53 E Division St, Chicago, IL
0.13
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$3,700,000
05/29/26
5
7
7,500
34 E Bellevue Pl, Chicago Heights, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$3,175,000
06/08/26
5
5.5
6,500
41 E Elm St, Chicago, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$2,400,000
07/31/26
4
5.5
4,200
53 E Bellevue Pl, Chicago, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$3,625,000
03/31/26
5
5.5
6,500
111 E Bellevue Pl, Chicago, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$3,500,000
07/17/26
4
3.5
5,460
1312 N Astor St, Chicago, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$1,520,000
04/24/26
5
4
5,991

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Bed
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Sqft
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-
Off Market
1040 N Lake Shore Dr #4C, Chicago, IL 60611
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Recently Sold
1040 N Lake Shore Dr #4D, Chicago, IL 60611
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Off Market
1040 N Lake Shore Dr #6C, Chicago, IL 60611
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$1,669,100
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Off Market
1040 N Lake Shore Dr #6D, Chicago, IL 60611
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$1,933,200
3
3.5
3,020
Off Market
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0.03
$600,000
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2.5
1,976
Recently Sold
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$1,775,000
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For Sale
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Off Market
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$1,799,300
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4.5
3,200
Off Market
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$2,026,300
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Off Market
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Off Market
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Neighborhood Overview

Gold Coast
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What Locals Say about Gold Coast

At least 279 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 92 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 84 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 72 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 60 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 45 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say kids play outside

  • 41 % Say parking is easy

  • 37 % Say it's quiet

  • 32 % Say there are community events

  • 28 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 23 % Say car is needed

  • 18 % Say there's wildlife

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  • LAMOTAS
    "Dogs everywhere on leash. Plenty of grass. Plenty of exercise. Options to get out of the city easily."
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  • Lori Roberts
    "It’s a lovely neighborhood and you see lots of moms and some dads pushing a stroller with their baby l/babies. It seems safe, but crime does come into the area sometimes. I’ve never seen that though."
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    "There are plenty of people walking their dogs around this neighborhood so it will definitely be a common occurrence to see people walking their dogs"
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    "Overall safe area. usually heavy traffic. Close to beaches, great for summertime. Close to best restaurants and grocery stores."
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    "This area is safe and friendly. I always feel comfortable going outside and walking my dog at anytime or walking home from the bars. There is a heavy police presence in the area so you will never be far from one. I am in walking distance of grocery stores and parks and coffee shops. "
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  • Maralyn O.
    "If you live in the historic part the trees are wonderful lining the streets. And it’s quiet tucked away in some of these streets. High end shopping and dining in this area."
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  • Dorothy A.
    "Transportation is easy and many services available. Walkable to many places. Major subway lines and buses, lakefront bike path, very walkable."
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  • Dorothy A.
    "It is near the park and beach and safe. It has nice stores for shopping. It has good transportation to downtown museums."
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  • Joseph G.
    "I find this neighborhood to be diversified and have blocks of different architecture, good maintenance. "
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  • Renblank
    "11 minutes to get the loop via a cab for about 10 dollars. Red line is also very convenient and so it the bus."
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  • Dan F.
    "Incredible proximity to the lake, mag mile, and city center. Amazing waking stress and close to the park. Arguably, the most desirable area to live in Chicago"
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  • Madelynn J.
    "Sometimes crowded on the 151 bus, but they’re pretty frequent. I would leave some extra time. The red line also is super crowded at the clark/division in the morning so leave some extra time. Always better to have more time than not enough when trying to commute from this part of town"
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  • Joseph G.
    "Convenient, but needs better scheduling during peak hrs. Also, bus status at each stop! Dangerous to be standing out! "
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  • Trulia User
    "It is beautiful and clean and it has gorgeous views of the lake with little crime. All of the buildings are well kept. It feels like the upper east side of New York. "
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  • KT
    "I travel a lot for work, so my commute is typically a cab to the airport. Cabs are readily available in the neighborhood. I prefer them to Uber / Lyft, which are also readily available in the neighborhood. Other than that, probably 95% or more of my trips are by foot."
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  • W.S.
    "The festivals during the Summer months are lively, many are music based yet also have art related aspects to them as well."
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  • K
    "I travel frequently for work. O’Hare is about a 25 minute cab ride Monday morning. Thursday night varies a lot but is usually 45-55 minutes. When I’m not traveling, my office is in the Loop, a pleasant 30 minute walk from my apartment."
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  • Asya p.
    "Beautiful, well manicured lawns; abundance of fun places to grab food and drinks, lots of groceries, and shopping. Close to the lake. "
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  • Stefano M.
    "Extremely close to the lake, beautiful neighborhood feeling with great access to restaurants, supermarkets and shops "
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  • Mklarchek
    "Friendly people! Clean, people pick up after their dogs. Dogs are on their leashes. Garbage cans every few blocks. "
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  • Ctsuji
    "Best neighborhood in the U.S. people are kind. You get to know a lot of people and everything is close."
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  • Delmonico3
    "everything is near me i like this town and i live here for a long time there is a lot of people i know "
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  • Lauracbritton
    "This neighborhood has the perfect mix of access to the beautiful Magnificent Mile, and a cozy feel with parks and beaches. It's an easy walk to public transportation and the Loop. During the winter, every tree in the whole neighborhood is covered in white lights. It's magical. This area is served by K-12 Ogden International School, which has a 1+ rating with CPS -- the highest rating possible."
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Frequently asked questions about 79 E Cedar St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 79 E Cedar St?
    Based on a $6,900,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 79 E Cedar St in Chicago, IL is approximately $47,405 (about $35,887 principal & interest, $11,443 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 79 E Cedar St compare to homes in Chicago?
    79 E Cedar St in Chicago, IL is listed at $6,900,000, about 1276% above the $501K median sale price in Chicago.
  • What do residents say about the Gold Coast neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Gold Coast neighborhood in Chicago, IL as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and dog-friendly. See homes for sale in Gold Coast, Chicago.
  • What are the closest schools to 79 E Cedar St?
    The closest schools to 79 E Cedar St in Chicago, IL are Lincoln Park High School (rated 7/10), Ogden Elementary School (Pre-K/Middle, rated 4/10).
  • Does 79 E Cedar St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 79 E Cedar St in Chicago, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 79 E Cedar St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 79 E Cedar St in Chicago, IL has laundry facilities.
Mia Wilkinson, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Agent Phone: (312) 719-9771
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79 E Cedar St, Chicago, IL 60611 is a 4 bedroom, 9 bathroom, 7,523 sqft single-family home built in 1884. 79 E Cedar St is located in Gold Coast, Chicago. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID on May 28, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 12658057.