The Doll's House. This perfectly proportioned house sits on an idyllic lot in an ideal location-just steps from the Central St shops and a short walk to the Metra. Designed by Robert Spencer, a colleague of Frank Lloyd Wright, the landmarked house has been meticulously maintained and sensitively updated by its architect owners. Each room has at least two exposures and over-sized windows making it incredibly bright and airy. A brand new kitchen with granite counters, soft-close drawers, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar has been opened up by the addition of a breakfast nook and mudroom overlooking the garden. Lovely formal living room with three exposures and wood-burning fireplace; cosy, informal den just off it. Gracious entry foyer with marble floor and stained glass interior door. Upstairs, there is a bedroom at each corner and an updated, marble bathroom. A sunroom off the master is used as a walk-in closet. Central air. Good ceiling height in basement. 1 car garage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1895Year Built
8,189 sq ftLot Size
$491Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Christopher Gaggero• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Listed by George Tully
Bought with Julie Fleetwood• Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,189
Year renovated
2024
Sq. Ft.
2,400
Year built
1895
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
10121060170000
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2025.
R1
Single-Family Residential District
The R1 single-family residential district is intended to provide for single-family development at the lowest density within the City, and to preserve the present physical character of that area while allowing for infill development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Neighborhood center
Park & open space
Jul 10, 2017 • Final
Roofing
Remove and replace the shingle roof on a residential building. Install a new metal roof on the front porch and perform chimney tuckpointing and capping.
Roofing
Dec 8, 2015 • Final
Remodel - exterior
Replace the existing rear porch using the existing foundations and remodel the kitchen.
Kitchen
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 1
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s), Garage Transmitter(s)
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Additional Media Type 1: Video
Additional Media Type 2: Other Media
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 12X12
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Blinds
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 12X11
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Blinds
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 12X9
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Blinds
Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 12X8
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Blinds
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Living Room Information
Size: 24X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes
Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 12X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes
Kitchen Information
Size: 12X11
Eating Area (Breakfast Bar)
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring
Additional Rooms Information
Den, Mud Room, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room (Heated), Storage Room, Office