February 10, 2017 | Press Releases
Just Listed: Early 19th Century Neo-Classical Wicker Park Home
CHICAGO - (February 10, 2017) — A home can often serve as a window into the past. 2147 West Caton street, which was just listed by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage for $1,299,000, is no exception.
This 4 bedroom, 3 ½ bath property, which stood confidently as a mansion in its heyday, was built in 1906 during a pivotal time in Chicago’s history. In the wake of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, the Bucktown/Wicker Park neighborhood gave way to Edwardian homes built for German beer barons and Scandinavian merchants. The street itself boasts an even richer history, originally housing a private gated avenue aptly named Columbia street, in honor of the 1893 World’s Columbia Exposition. Fast forward over a century, and the neighborhood is now home to some of the best dining in the city, an eclectic arts community, premier shopping, nightlife and the 606 trail.
“Prospective owners are investing in a home that marries the beauty and class of yesterday with the technological advances of tomorrow,” said Rachel Krueger, listing agent associated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. “That unique identity, combined with the thriving neighborhood location, truly set this home apart from the rest.”
To this day, the historic grandeur of 2147 Caton Street has been carefully preserved, and as a result, it has earned Chicago landmark status, in addition to being listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The home itself still largely plays off its vintage character, but has been tastefully complemented throughout by a bounty of modern conveniences. Connoisseurs of the past will relish in the Charles Sorensen-designed Palladian woodwork, original gas light fixtures and period art glass windows. Fans of the future will embrace the white custom cabinetry and granite countertops, featuring a sleek Viking 48” gas range and Sub Zero refrigerator.
As for the exterior, it is handsomely dressed in the original Indiana limestone façade, with matching columns that support the second level balcony. The paint was completely restored in 2010 to its original Victorian colors to showcase the intricate details on the fascia, soffits and balcony.
This magnificent property was originally built by the Thorsen family, who was widely known as the preeminent tin ceiling designer and manufacturer of the era. Much of the original tin work of the Thorsen family can still be seen within the home to this day.
To learn more about the property and to request a showing, contact: Rachel Krueger at (312) 802-0082.
About Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, a leading residential real estate brokerage company serving Chicagoland, Northwest Indiana, Southeast Wisconsin and Southwest Michigan, operates 52 offices with more than 3,500 independent sales associates. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is part of NRT LLC, the nation's largest residential real estate brokerage company. For more information, please visit www.coldwellbankerhomes.com.