Editors’ Choice – 10 Must See Chicagoland Area Homes

Why struggle to find your dream home? Have a look at our Editors top picks of available must see homes featured in the recent edition of Haven Chicagoland.

Northbrook

Stunning best in show! Award-winning district 27, popular Huntington neighborhood invites you to this expanded tudor 3,000 sf +basement, completely fixed up. Stylish eat-in kitchen boasts white quartz counters, dark cabinets, Viking stainless appliances. Over-sized family room offers builtins, recessed lights, opens out to brick paver patio. Hardwood floors throughout. Stylish powder room. Fantastic renovated basement is perfect for relaxing, entertaining in your finished recreation room complete with bar counter, cabinets, wine cellar & storage. En suite master bedroom has his/hers walk-in closets, dual sinks, separate shower. Furnace (2013), Roof (2010). New Marvin windows, doors. Fenced yard with Smart irrigation. This is a WOW house! Perfect location near Wood Oaks Jr. High and Green Park. Popular Huntington hosts block parties, Flamingo Fridays.

Chicago

Spacious two bedroom two bath unit with exceptional lake and city views on the drive. Among the features, hardwood floors, new windows, white eat-in kitchen with views of Navy Pier, Oak Street and North Avenue beaches and balcony. Generous sized bedrooms, nice sized closets and marble bathrooms. The building has recently updated the lobby, elevators, party room, exercise room and roof deck. Move in and make it your own. Guest parking available. Washer/dryer allowed.

Chicago

Live in the heart of Lincoln Park. Steps to Oz Park, Armitage retail district, Apple-el stop and New City Mall. Historic home underwent a full renovation in 2016; leading to luxurious finishes with functional layout. Private entrance leads to 2800 sq. feet home. Formal living room, dining & chef’s kitchen; fireplace and massive island are focal point of living space. Lower-level includes large family room (with Optoma home theatre system) with fireplace, dry-bar & wine fridge, two guest rooms and second master suite with walk-in closet and attached bath. Large private rear deck accessible off hallway. Luxury finishes include Thermador, Bosch, U-line, Kohler, FLIR cameras and California Closets. THREE secure parking spaces complete this amazing home. Best of City Living. Stop Looking. Start Living!

Chicago

Oversized Luxury Modern New Construction 3 Unit Building, two units with 2 or 3 bedrooms, and one Duplex Down with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms in Close To-Everything Location. Highly upgraded units with extra-wide floorplan. Eurostyle custom kitchen with contemporary and modern cabinetry, upgraded stainless steel appliances, and matching backsplash. The quartz island is a cook’s dream with ample counter seating for a large family or just friends. Bright and open concept dining and living room complimented by a fireplace. Incredible The Spa-like Master Suite with double vanities, rainhed, walk-in closet and more. High ceiling, in-ceiling speaker system, intercom system with remote access, security cameras, high-end plumbing & light fixtures. Units comes with a balcony, storage space, 3-car garage. Truly amazing opportunity!

Chicago

STATELY & STUNNING home, designed by noted architect Murray Hetherington, meticulously maintained and updated throughout. Ideal family home with gracious floor plan, expansive light-filled rooms, walk-in closets and gorgeous landscaped yard with sprinkler system. Spacious living room with fireplace, large dining room and warm family room leading to airy screened porch. Elegant entry with magnificent staircase. Impressive master suite with sitting room, walk-in closets and marble master bath with separate tub/shower. Additional bedrooms include Jack ‘n Jill with full bath, guest suite with full bath and nursery. Amazing space in the newer kitchen with stainless steel appliances and breakfast room, two large screened porches. Great additional space on the third floor (unheated). Hardwood floors, fireplace, two new HVAC systems, security system, tear-off roof in 2005. Recreation room and large laundry/great storage in basement. Beautiful tree-lined street in vibrant neighborhood, close to schools, shopping, restaurants. Easy 17-minute train ride to loop.

Chicago

2500 sq. ft. + one-of-a-kind tri-plex penthouse in 26 unit boutique Streeterville building features lake and skyline views, and a dramatic two-story living room with an 18’ wall of windows. Hardwood floors throughout. Open kitchen w/SS appliances, Miele induction range, granite counters, and island. Master bedroom suite with marble bath. Glorious light filled 20’ penthouse room with new skylights opens to a private 15’x12’ patio with sweeping 270% views of the lake and city. Motorized window treatments and Sonos Sound system throughout. In-unit full-size stackable washer and ventless dryer. New video monitored security system. Garage space avail @ $50K. One pet, 30 lb limit. Top performing Ogden and Payton Schools plus nationally ranked Latin and Francis Parker. Steps to lake, shopping, dining, transportation. All the best of Streeterville at your doorstep.

Chicago

Truly a one-of-a-kind 4 bedroom, 4 bath duplex-up in the heart Old Town. This gorgeous home invokes luxury, privacy and tranquility. Private elevator opens to the living room on 3rd floor or master bedroom on 4th floor. The loft-style ceilings create volume and the floor-to-ceiling windows make the home feel light and bright. Beautiful custom kitchen features 54-inch white cabinets, 48-inch Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf range with professional blower hood, ample counter space, marble herringbone backsplash, quartz countertops and open layout makes it ideal for entertaining! 2nd floor offers 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and laundry. The master bedroom suite is simply amazing; open west views above Old Town, bright and expansive space, luxurious master bath with an over-sized steam shower and marble tile, large walk-in closet. Walnut stained oak floors throughout, 2 balconies and parking for two cars. Close walk to park, beach, El, Magnificent Mile, dining, bars, theatre and much more!

Chicago

Luxurious Single Family Home located in the heart of WickerPark truly done to the 9’s. This immaculate 4,500 sqft model caliber home is beyond breathtaking from the moment you walk thru the doors. Home features gleaming ebony stained maple flooring, brand new industrial modern staircase, dream chefs kitchen featuring 6 burner Wolf with griddle, double side-by-side Sub Zero, expansion of kitchen to include custom cabinetry with added wet-bar, subzero cooling drawer/ice maker, Perfect Open concept lay-out with large family room off kitchen custom built-ins + fireplace, Large deck off family room leading to custom garage roof deck with eco friendly decking, lower level features home theatre with reclining tiered seating & 100 HD projection TV, built-in sauna, wine room/lounge, bonus penthouse den/loft with both front and rear trex rooftop decks, Entire home smart home equipped, Plush Master Suite with spa bathroom including steam shower, ensuite 2nd & 3rd bedrooms, a one of kind home!

Northbrook

Forget all the predictable styles and step into this magnificent, meticulously designed new construction home that exudes modern elegance. Only 30 minutes from downtown Chicago, set on a beautiful lot in a great neighborhood near Wescott Park, excellent schools, shopping and transportation. Prominent limestone façade leads to a fabulous interior with soaring ceilings and highest-end finishes you won’t see in other spec homes. Amazing designer kitchen, spa-like master bath suite and other bathrooms look like they came right out of a high-end magazine, and they were designed with the newest custom trendsetting finishes. Oversized, energy-efficient windows drain the interior in natural light. Stylish light fixtures, custom wood trim, crown moldings, black doors with polished chrome Baldwin hardware, stone trim in bathrooms are just a few of outstanding details this home is loaded with and which look absolutely stunning! The full finished basement has a huge great room, theater room, another bedroom, and a beautiful full bath. Professionally landscaped front and backyard with a blue stone patio. 3-car garage. Ready to move in!

Palos Park

Amazing home sitting graciously on a huge lot! Nearly 4 acres of rolling, wooded property in a fabulous location. With 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths in the main house, there is loads of room for everyone! Step into quality construction on this well maintained 6000+ sq. foot home. The main level features living, dining, family room and large kitchen with breakfast island and eating area. There also is a bedroom with a full bath on the main level that you can use for a master bedroom or guest suite. The 2nd floor has 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths & laundry room. The basement with new carpeting features a bar area, pool table & exercise room plus a large storage area and second laundry room. An additional feature of this property is the 2nd home located to the SE of the main home. Use this as a rental or rehab and sell. The property stretches all the way around the curve of 123rd to the gas station on the corner of 123rd and 80th Ave. There is a total of 5 lots making up this parcel of property!