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Property Description
Located in the heart of Lincoln Park, this Warren Baker built home features an all brick exterior with center entrance that opens to an expansive floor plan which spreads over four levels of living space! AS you walk into the foyer you are greeted by a grand curving staircase, beautiful hardwood floors run throughout the main level adding character and charm to a newer built home! The main level offers a living room with a stone fireplace ideal for those cold winter nights, formal dining room overlooking the garden terrace backyard which flows effortlessly into the gourmet chefs dream kitchen! The kitchen features a center island across from a Stainless Steel 6 burner range, two sub zero fridge, warming drawer and a built in pantry wall off of the mud room! The top level of the home is the primary suite, large bedroom, spa like bathroom with soaking tub and double vanity along with a sitting room leading out to one of the three private terraces! There are three additional bedrooms on the second level of the home with en suite bathrooms and custom closet organizers! The basement has very high ceilings, currently unfinished but has value add potential to finish and add an additional family room, theater along with a fifth bedroom, there is also rough in for plumbing for an additional bathroom in the basement! The home is phenomenal, offers a value add component which is not often seen in Lincoln Park! Get inside today to appreciate all this home has to offer!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1242 W Dickens Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,800,000
- Taxes: $45,085 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12435745
- Added to Site: 213 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Lincoln Park
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Racine to Dickens west to property
School Information
- School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 5,113
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 2005
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 44 x 66
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 2005
- Tax Amount: $45,085
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: REO/Lender Owned
- Property ID: 14321260510000
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Schools
Schools serving 1242 W Dickens Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mayer Elementary School 2250 North Clifton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614 | PK-8 | 0.3 mi |
Lincoln Park High School, Chicago, IL 2001 North Orchard Street, Chicago, IL 60614 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1242 W Dickens Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/25/2026
Sold
$1,800,000
-5.26%
MLS
1/08/2026
Price Reduced
$1,900,000
-9.52%
MLS
11/20/2025
Price Reduced
$2,100,000
-6.67%
MLS
9/03/2025
Price Reduced
$2,250,000
-0.88%
MLS
8/01/2025
Listed
$2,270,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1242 W Dickens Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614 (MLS# 12435745) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,800,000 on February 25, 2026. Want to learn more about 1242 W Dickens Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Lincoln Park? You can browse all Lincoln Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

