Presenting 3541 N Paulina - a masterfully reimagined full-masonry residence, gut renovated to the bricks and elevated to a standard rarely found. Spanning 4,000+ square feet with 6 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, the home reveals exceptional craftsmanship and detail at every turn. The main level unfolds with a gracious living room, where custom built-ins flank a striking fireplace, a refined formal sitting room, and a custom-designed breakfast nook - all anchored by a showpiece chef's kitchen with handcrafted cabinetry and an oversized island made for gathering. Upstairs, the serene primary suite is joined by two additional bedrooms, one with a private en suite, plus a dedicated laundry room for effortless living. The lower level offers an indulgent retreat with a secondary living room and wet bar, two additional bedrooms, a full bath, a fitness room that can easily serve as a 6th bedroom, and abundant storage. Outdoors, a private deck with a custom grill station and a two-car garage topped by an expansive roof deck elevate the art of open-air entertaining. All of this just moments from Hamilton Elementary, the Southport Corridor, Wrigley Field, and the Brown Line - 3541 N Paulina is a residence of singular distinction. Delivering late September 2026
West Lakeview, located between Lake Michigan and the Chicago River, is a residential and commercial Chicago neighborhood with brick two-flats and leafy side streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Southport Corridor near Southport Ave and W Addison St, where boutiques, coffee counters, and small theaters keep the sidewalks busy. Music Box Theatre and Southport Grocery & Cafe serve as local pillars, with Schuba’s Tavern adding a long-running live-music pulse. Classic greystones and courtyard buildings line the blocks, while newer condos cluster near major avenues. Wrigley Field sits at the eastern edge, and the Lakefront Trail frames the area with open-air routes.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Finished full basement
10 total rooms
Ceiling fan(s)
Dining room combined with living room
Some photos virtually staged
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the second level including a master with full bath (master approx. 17 x 15)
Three additional bedrooms in the finished basement (each approx. 10 x 11 or 11 x 10) — home can accommodate up to six bedrooms total
Bathrooms
Four full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Bathrooms feature separate showers and double sinks; basement contains bathroom(s)
Kitchen
Island and pantry closet
Custom cabinetry
Range (gas oven)
Range hood
Microwave
Dishwasher
High-end refrigerator
Stainless steel appliances
Wine refrigerator
Bar fridge
Freezer
Disposal
Laundry & utility
In-unit laundry on the second level (approx. 10 x 10)
Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
25 x 125 lot dimensions
Less than 0.25 acre
Park, sidewalks, street lights and paved streets nearby
Proximity to commuter bus and commuter train
Home design
Detached single-family home
Two-story layout
Fee simple ownership
New construction / rebuilt in 2026
Parking
Detached garage with garage door opener (garage owned)
Two garage spaces; two total parking spaces
Construction
Brick construction
Asphalt and rubber roofing
Rebuilt in 2026; new construction (under construction)
Utilities
Water source: Lake Michigan
Public sewer
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Other
Not currently leased
Possession at closing
Electricity and solar
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This classic brick two flat with in-law basement unit in great Lakeview location is updated, well-maintained and rents easily. All apartments are 2 bedroom 1 bath, and have gas forced heat and central AC. Tenants cover gas, heat and electric. There is also a two car garage. On a desirable tree lined street with new construction homes all around. This property is perfect for a single family conversion, owner occupied building, or a great investment. Close to the brown line, Southport Corridor, Roscoe Village, groceries, restaurants, parks, and a short walk to Wrigley Field. Sold As Is.
Public Records
Oct 2, 1998
Sold
$370,000
$90/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 4, 1988
Sold
$215,000
$52/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1986
Sold
$127,500
$31/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$14,828 (+0.3%)
$42,500 + $34,000
$76,500
2022
$14,787 (+2.3%)
$39,062 + $32,830
$71,892
2021
$14,457 (+18.4%)
$39,062 + $32,830
$71,892
2020
$12,214 (−0.2%)
$17,500 + $37,326
$54,826
2019
$12,239 (−12.6%)
$17,500 + $43,418
$60,918
2018
$13,998 (+22.6%)
$17,500 + $53,363
$70,863
2017
$11,419 (+7.5%)
$15,625 + $37,420
$53,045
2016
$10,624 (+9.3%)
$15,625 + $37,420
$53,045
2015
$9,720 (+2.6%)
$15,625 + $37,420
$53,045
2014
$9,477 (+7.6%)
$12,500 + $38,579
$51,079
2013
$8,811 (+1.1%)
$12,500 + $38,579
$51,079
2012
$8,718 (−8.3%)
$12,500 + $38,579
$51,079
2011
$9,509 (+1.0%)
$15,000 + $47,721
$62,721
2010
$9,417 (+6.3%)
$15,000 + $47,721
$62,721
2009
$8,855 (+20.5%)
$15,000 + $47,721
$62,721
2008
$7,351 (+6.0%)
$12,474 + $45,484
$57,958
2007
$6,933
$12,474 + $45,484
$57,958
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,125 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,272
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,272
Year built
1909
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Cook County
APN
14194070080000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
RS-3
Residential Single-Unit (Detached House) District
The primary purpose of the RS districts is to accommodate the development of detached houses on individual lots. It is intended that RS zoning be applied in areas where the land-use pattern is characterized predominately by detached houses on individual lots or where such a land use pattern is desired in the future. The Zoning Ordinance includes three RS districts - RS3 - which are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements and floor area ratios.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Educational / school
Library
Recreation
Cemetery
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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