1542 NORTH
LEAVITT HISTORIC WICKER PARK
BETH GOMEZ 773.727.1707 bgomez@koenigrubloff.com
JOVANKA CORAZZINA 773. 517.1323 jcorazzina@koenigrubloff.com
HISTORIC CHARM, LOVINGLY RESTORED This home was originally built as a two-flat in 1888. Over the past few years the owners have converted it into a stunning single family home. They were able to integrate modern amenities while maintaining the home’s original style and charm. The restoration was a labor of love. 1542 N. Leavitt Street is located in the heart of the Wicker Park Historic District! You are just minutes away from Wicker Park itself which offers a play lot, dog park, farmer’s market, movies and more! You can also easily walk to the Damen Blue Line stop, the 606 Trail (entrance just north on Leavitt), shopping and great night life.
MAIN FLOOR Foyer: Ceiling moulding detail with Mendoza pendant light and medallion; walk-in mud room/closet with built-in shelving, high-performance porcelain tile, two operational front doors. Living Room: Open concept living/dining rooms with the historical architecture intact; lots of light; custom electric fireplace and mantle with slate surround flanked by floor-to-ceiling wainscoting; original window casing; 8� high baseboards; door casings and caps painstakingly restored or matched; Tussah double cell light filtering blinds; bamboo flooring; custom stained ceiling fan.
Dining Room: Built-in wall-to-ceiling shelving; original built-in glass cabinet; original window and door casing, Tussah double cell light filtering blinds, bamboo flooring, custom stained ceiling fan. Music Room/Den: Dual entrance from the entertaining space and from the kitchen, creating a much more intimate setting: Sandpiper Studios wallpaper; doublebox inlay wainscoting; Edison teardrop double pendant lights; decorative panel ceiling with crown moulding; walk-in closet, bamboo flooring. First-Floor Bath: Custom plate rail with high-density porcelain wall tile; ceiling moulding detail with Mendoza pendant light; claw foot tub with deck mount telephone faucet; custom-built linen cabinet; high-performance porcelain floor tile.
Kitchen: Incredible eat-in kitchen with a huge window and transom for tons of natural light; eat-in dining area; commercial stainless 9-foot cook table with breakfast bar and custom-made drawers (originally from a local restaurant); high-end Bosch appliances; solid wood cabinets with stainless handles; custom open shelving, ample cabinetry; double-box inlay wainscoting; extensive crown moulding; custom ceiling; custom Carrera polished marble back splash; granite countertops; cookbook nook; ventless wall mount ethanol fireplace; Sandpiper Studios wallpaper; Tussah double cell light filtering blinds; Mendoza drum pendant lighting with medallions; high-performance porcelain tile. The kitchen open directly to the back deck and yard.
SECOND FLOOR Master Suite: Generously sized master suite accommodates a king-sized bed; walk-in closet with window and French doors; all custom cabinetry; extensive millwork; Tussah double cell blackout blinds with custom transom window covering; custom wallpaper designed and printed in North Carolina; decorative fireplace with crossing Batten millwork (accentuating high ceilings); original window casing; 8� high baseboards; bamboo flooring; ceiling fan.
Staircase and Laundry: Floor-to-ceiling wainscoting; ceiling moulding detail with Mendoza pendant light and ceiling medallion; custom organized laundry with LG appliances, conveniently located on the second floor landing. Office/Sitting Room (next page): Feature wall with white Batten custom millwork; built-in floor-toceiling shelves; Restoration Hardware double library pendants; Tussah double cell blackout blinds with custom transom window covering; bamboo flooring; original window casing; 8� high baseboards. Master Bath (next page): Elegant designs; double vanities imported from France; slipper tub with deck mount faucet; rain shower; Carrera marble tile; high ceiling; ceiling moulding detail with Mendoza pendant light; high-performance porcelain tile.
Second Bedroom: Walk-in closet with built-in shelving; custom wall detail with Board-and-Batten chair rail trim; matching ceiling fan and wood blinds. Third Bedroom: Lots of light; custom wall detail with Board-and- Batten chair rail trim; matching ceiling fan and wood blinds.
Second Bedroom
Fourth Bedroom: Lots of light; walkout to upper balcony; double drum Crate and Barrel pendant lighting; closet with built-in shelving. Hall Bathroom: Polished Carrera marble; large glass door shower; porcelain floating sink; high-performance porcelain floor tile.
Third Bedroom
Fourth Bedroom
LOWER FLOOR Rec Room: Spacious lower level with lots of light; ceiling detail at stair landing; beadboard on stairs; bamboo wood floor, under-stair storage closet. Game Room/Fifth Bedroom/Nanny Quarters: Self-contained apartment with a separate entrace! Full kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, island, and custom shelving. Electric fireplace; full bath; washer/ dryer hook-up; storage area under back deck for seasonal gear/storage.
OUTSIDE Backyard: Perfect for entertaining; multiple decks; jungle gym/fort/kids’ space; very rare landscaped green space for Wicker Park; spiral stairs to garage roof deck (20’x20’); two-car garage; fenced dog run; fenced private yard with side run; flagstone path; outdoor deck fans; vegetation includes Japanese maple tree, flowering crab apple tree, sand cherry tree, peonies, lily of the valley, tiger lilies, arboretums, azalea bushes and ivy. Front/Side: Brick detail; historic color scheme; a classic Wicker Park stoop; tall, custom-made wrought iron fence; short city parkway fence; custom lattice fencing built above stone wall along alley for privacy; vegetation includes red maple tree, eastern redbud tree, boxwood bushes, tulips, irises, winter creeper, Japanese barberry bush.
IMPROVEMENTS & UPDATES 2019: Furnance replaced (upper floor) 2018: Master bath and upper-level hall bath 2017: Washer/dryer replaced 2016: New furnace (lower/first floor) 2015: Kitchen, crown rebuilt, outside brick tuck-pointed, limestone and sills replaced, roof coping repaired, upper floor A/C replaced
2014: Basement (entire space) 2013: Garage roof rebuilt (prior to roof decking and custom pergola) 2012: Hot water heater 2011: Basement windows and first floor north and rear-facing windows replaced
Floor Plans F LOO R P LA N FLOORPLAN
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Covered Deck 23’ x 8’
Deck 23’ x 8’
Kitchen 21’ x 13’
Breakfast Room 9’ x 12’
Bedroom 2 13’ x 11’
Bedroom 3 9’ x 13’
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Den 9’ x 12’
Bedroom 4 9’ x 12’
WIC 5’ X 5’
WIC 5’ X 5’
Dining Room 12’ x 13’
Study 12’ x 11’ DN
W/D WIC 5’ x 5’
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Foyer 9’ x 8’
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Living Room 12’ x 16’
MAIN FLOOR FLOOR MAIN
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WIC 9’ x 8’
Master Bedroom 13’ x 17’
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Garage Roof Deck19’ x 20’
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Landscaped Yard23’ x 31’
Landscaped Yard23’ x 31’
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Dining Area 12’ x 12’
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Dining Area 12’ x 12’
Kitchen [Exterior Storage] 8’ x 12’ Kitchen 8’ x 12’
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Dining Area 12’ x 12’
Kitchen 8’ x 12’ Kitchen 8’ x 12’
Sitting Room 8’ x 16’ Sitting Room 8’ x 16’
Covered 23’ x Deck 8’
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Sitting Room 8’ x 16’
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Family Room 20’ x 29’ UP
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COFFEE SHOPS Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea 1620 N Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60647 0.23 miles
Ipsento 606 1813 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 0.3 miles
Starbucks 2101 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 0.54 miles
La Colombe Torrefaction 1552 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 0.25 miles
Red Beard Coffee Traders Chicago, IL 60622 0.3 miles
The Map Room 1949 N Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 0.55 miles
Stan’s Donuts & Coffee 1560 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 0.26 miles
The Wormhole Coffee 1462 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 0.42 miles
Milk & Honey Café 1920 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 0.58 miles
Starbucks Reserve 1588 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 0.26 miles
Purple Llama Coffee & Records 2140 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 0.47 miles
Red June Cafe 2020 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60647 0.58 miles
Dunkin Donuts 1651 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 0.27 miles
Starbucks 1920 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 0.52 miles
Ipsento Coffee House 2035 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 0.65 miles
Bucktown Fitness Club 2100 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 0.14 miles
lululemon athletica 1627 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 0.3 miles
Nature Yoga 2021 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 0.52 miles
Bucktown Athletic Club 2040 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 0.18 miles
Salt Fitness 1714 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 0.32 miles
iLoveKickboxing Chicago 1720 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 0.59 miles
CorePower Yoga 1704 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 0.19 miles
Zen Yoga Garage 1845 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 0.36 miles
105F 1344 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 0.65 miles
Centrum Bucktown 1743 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60647 0.26 miles
Eb & Flow Yoga Studio 1834 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 0.43 miles
Orange Theory Fitness 1634 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 0.7 miles
Anytime Fitness 2412 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 0.27 miles
Shred415 1444 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 0.46 miles
Wicker Park Fitness 1735 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 0.75 miles
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1542 N. LEAVITT RESTAURANTS Handlebar 2311 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 0.14 miles
Publican Anker 1576 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 0.27 miles
McDonald’s 1951 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 0.55 miles
Small Cheval 1732 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 0.21 miles
Big Star 1531 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 0.28 miles
Parlor Pizza Bar 1824 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 0.65 miles
Stan’s Donuts & Coffee 1560 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 0.26 miles
Piece Brewery and Pizzeria 1927 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 0.33 miles
The Standard Bar & Grill 1332 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 0.68 miles
Bonci Pizzeria 1566 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 0.26 miles
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams 1505 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 0.4 miles
BIG & little’s 1310 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 0.73 miles
Dove’s Luncheonette 1545 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 0.27 miles
Kanela Breakfast Club 1408 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 0.52 miles
Lonesome Rose 2101 N. California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 1 miles
GROCERY Crespo’s Finer Foods 2157 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 0.04 miles
Plenty Grocery & Deli 2036 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 0.5 miles
Family Dollar 2700 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 0.7 miles
Go Grocer 2060 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 0.15 miles
JuiceRx 1880 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 0.51 miles
Fresh Marketplace 2134 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 0.82 miles
Aldi 1753 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 0.25 miles
Grisel & Junior’s 2200 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 0.54 miles
Farmer’s Pride Produce & Market 2110 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 0.82 miles
Mango Market Chicago, IL 0.26 miles
Cermak Produce 2750 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 0.64 miles
Garden Gourmet Market 1130 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 0.92 miles
Olivia’s Market 2014 W Wabansia Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 0.29 miles
Supermercado La Municpal 2559 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 0.67 miles
Mariano’s Fresh Market 2021 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 1.01 miles
Wabansia Dog Park 2200 W Wabansia, Chicago, IL 60654 0.18 miles
Wicker Dog Park 1425 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 0.42 miles
Hoobers Puppy Park 2501 W Haddon Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 0.68 miles
Western Ave Dog Run Chicago, IL 60622 0.34 miles
Churchill Field Dog Park 1825 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 0.43 miles
Dogwalkin’ Chicago, IL 60622 0.71 miles
Damen Dog Park Chicago, IL 60622 0.39 miles
Vandelay Industries Chicago, IL 60622 0.68 miles
The Old Convent Chicago, IL 0.73 miles
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BETH GOMEZ 773.727.1707 | BGomez@KoenigRubloff.com | BethGomez.KoenigRubloff.com
JOVANKA CORAZZINA 773. 517.1323 | JCorazzina@KoenigRubloff.com | JovankaCorazzina. KoenigRubloff.com