325 W Wellington Avenue Chicago, IL 60657
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  325 W Wellington Avenue Chicago, IL 60657

Contingent (128 Days)
$3,995,000
11
BED
10
BATH
14,000
SQFT

Description

Welcome to the Armour House! First time on the open market in approximately 90 years. This remarkable home has a rich Chicago history and many original features have been perfectly preserved. Built in approximately 1915 for Mrs. Elizabeth Montgomery Ward by the renowned architect Van Doren Shaw, this home displays meticulous details beyond anything available in today's construction. Purchased by Lester Armour, the infamous meat packer / banker, in 1921 and then purchased in the 1930s by the current owners, industrialists behind Standard Screw Company / Stanadyne. Featuring over 14,000 square feet in the main home and an additional 2400 square feet in the coach house, this historic mansion sits two doors from Lake Michigan and Lincoln Park. Situated on a secluded section of Wellington Avenue on an oversized 70 by 140 lot with a gated driveway off Wellington Avenue and gated alley access. Grand marble and limestone entryway leads to an impressive center staircase that leads to all four floors of the home. Second floor holds expansive living spaces with an enormous living room, formal dining room, library and amazing three season room. Spread throughout the home are 11 bedrooms, 7 full baths and 3 half baths. The home has a working elevator and a working dumbwaiter. Property has been impeccably maintained with newer roof and mechanical systems. Coach house with heated two car garage and a three-bedroom two bath apartment. Wonderful outdoor space includes a large patio and garden. Ample parking in the driveway for guests. This property has endless possibilities.

MLS #:
12362551
Taxes
$100,648(2023)
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1915
Style
Other
School District
299
County
Cook County

Listed By

Jeffrey Lowe, Compass
Source
Midwest Real Estate Data as distributed by MLS Grid
Last checked Sep 16 2025 at 2:51 PM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 7
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
Interior Features
  • Appliance: Range
  • Appliance: Refrigerator
  • Appliance: Washer
  • Appliance: Dryer
  • Appliance: Dishwasher
  • Appliance: Disposal
  • Appliance: Freezer
Lot Information
  • Irregular Lot
Property Features
  • Garage(s)
  • Guest House
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Heating and Cooling
  • Natural Gas
  • Central Air
Basement Information
  • Partially Finished
  • Full
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Asphalt
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Water Source: Lake Michigan, Water Source: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
School Information
  • Elementary School: Nettelhorst Elementary School
  • Middle School: Nettelhorst Elementary School
  • High School: Lake View High School
Parking
  • Off Alley
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On Site
  • Garage Owned
  • Garage
  • Detached
  • Heated Garage
Living Area
  • 14,000 sqft
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