2138 W Caton St, Chicago, IL 60647

This remarkable 1891 brick and limestone home is on Wicker Park's Caton Street, a landmark block between Milwaukee and Leavitt comprised of historic, Old World mansions. Designed shortly before the World's Columbian Exposition in 1893, it was originally a private, gated avenue named Columbia Street in honor of the fair. Many of the homes were built in the 1890s by the architectural firm Faber & Pagels, each with its own style. Today, Caton remains one of the city's best-preserved architectural treasures. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, 2138 W. Caton has many original details that have been preserved or restored, including leaded glass windows; plaster walls, medallions, and cove moldings; period lighting and door hardware; an exceptional carved staircase; ornate oak leaf woodwork; a pier mirror; three fireplaces; and a marvelous domed turret with six curved glass windows. Improvements include a finished attic and a dug-out finished lower level. The main level is comprised of living, dining, and family rooms as well as an eat-in kitchen and rear deck. The spacious master suite is on the second level, along with a second bedroom and a library. The attic was designed as an oversized bedroom/playroom with en suite bath. A large recreation room, full bath, sauna, laundry, and storage are in the lower level. Set on a 50-foot-wide lot, this home has a landscaped side yard with a fruit-bearing cherry tree and a 2-car garage. Blue Line "L" tracks are located to the east of the home. However, the home's original double brick construction and Sound Transmission Class (STC) windows combined with double-pane thermal windows and original plaster wall construction make this home one of the quietest on the block. Forbes listed Wicker Park as one of Chicago's top neighborhoods, known for its galleries, music venues, boutiques, food, and architecture, and Crain's Chicago Business recognized Wicker Park as one of the city's top retail areas. It is 12 minutes to the Loop and 35 minutes to O'Hare via the Blue Line. This home is steps from the 606 (Bloomingdale) Trail, Bucktown-Wicker Park Public Library, galleries, restaurants, and transportation. Whole Foods Market, Mariano's, Costco, Target, Home Depot, and Menards are within two miles. If you think this home might be right for you, please call or email us. We are standing by to answer your questions or schedule a time for you to walk through with a member of our team.