1252 N State Pkwy

5,000 Sq. Ft.
$400 / Sq. Ft.
5,000
Sq. Ft.
$400
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Dramatic Gold Coast 5 bed/5.2 bath limestone end-unit row house at 1252 N State Parkway! This architecturally significant home was built in 1872 just after the Chicago fire by famed developer Potter Palmer and designed by architect David Adler. This impressive home offers 5000 sq. ft. over 4 levels plus a coach house apartment. It's modern layout is ideal for entertaining, while still showcasing many of its original details by paying homage to staircases, millwork, brass hardware, and marble fireplaces....Dramatic Gold Coast 5 bed/5.2 bath limestone end-unit row house at 1252 N State Parkway! This architecturally significant home was built in 1872 just after the Chicago fire by famed developer Potter Palmer and designed by architect David Adler. This impressive home offers 5000 sq. ft. over 4 levels plus a coach house apartment. It's modern layout is ideal for entertaining, while still showcasing many of its original details by paying homage to staircases, millwork, brass hardware, and marble fireplaces. The kitchen features professional grade Sub-Zero and Viking appliances, a spacious island with a prep sink, and additional wine and refrigeration drawers. Notable master suite, utilizing the entire third level, is lined by oversized bay windows overlooking the lush tree-lined street below and includes dual walk-in closets and dual en-suite baths. 4 levels are complemented by a 1-bedroom coach house attached via an indoor heated walkway that also leads you to your own heated 2 car garage! Plenty of outdoor space from the front balcony to the rear deck, plus an internal balcony that overlooks a private interior courtyard. On one of the best streets in the Gold Coast, only steps to the shopping and restaurants, the lakefront trail, and Lake Shore Drive.

Property Details for 1252 North State Parkway

Area
CHI - Near North Side
Township
North Chicago
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air, Zoned
Num of Interior Fireplaces
4
LISTING UPDATED: 01/29/2026 08:52 AM

Property Details for 1252 North State Parkway

StatusContingent
MLS #12481919
Days on Market153
Taxes$52,677 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 4+ Stories
Year Built1872
Lot Size0.07 AC / 2,949 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 1252 North State Parkway

Stories-Year Built1872Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 2,949 SF

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General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • Elementary School: Ogden International
  • Jr High Middle School: Ogden International
  • High School District: 299
  • High School: Lincoln Park High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North, East, West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Wet Bar, Elevator, In-Law Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Num Of Rooms: 11
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Master Bedroom,Den/Library,Kitchen
  • Room Type: Office, Breakfast Room, Foyer, Walk In Closet, Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Deck, Terrace, Bedroom 5
  • Num of Baths: 5.2
Exterior Features
  • Type: 4+ Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 4+ Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 22X131
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick, Stone
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • North Coordinate: 1252
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 1
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 4
  • Document Date: 2025-09-26T20:46:03
  • Photos Count: 60
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Additional Media Type 1: 3D Tour
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full, Double Sink, Whirlpool & Sep Shwr
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 35X21
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Fourth
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 17X14
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Fourth
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X21
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Fourth
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 14X8
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Fourth
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 21X14
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 13X13
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Second
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 25X15
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 19X22
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 7X5
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 17X13
Terrace Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Terrace
  • Terrace Dimensions: 11X5
Deck Information
  • Room Level: Fourth
  • Room Type: Deck
  • Dimensions: 7X16
Walk In Closet 1 Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Dimensions: 10X6
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 12X7
Office Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 19X14
Balcony/Porch/Lanai Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Dimensions: 6X7
Breakfast Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Dimensions: 11X11

Property History for 1252 North State Parkway

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 15, 2026

Contingent

MRED #12481919

Nov 24, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12481919

$1,999,000
Oct 25, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12481919

$2,100,000
Sep 26, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12481919

$2,300,000
Apr 17, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #11943439

$2,000,000
Apr 11, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #11943439

$2,000,000
Apr 9, 2024

Contingent

MRED #11943439

Jan 25, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #11943439

$2,000,000
Dec 7, 2023

Cancelled

MRED #11926145

$2,000,000
Dec 7, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11943439

$2,000,000
Nov 8, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11926145

$2,150,000
Jul 29, 2023

Cancelled

MRED #11760865

$2,300,000
Apr 17, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11760865

$2,300,000
Apr 14, 2023

Cancelled

MRED #11713468

$2,300,000
Feb 6, 2023

Cancelled

MRED #11671006

$2,500,000
Feb 6, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11713468

$2,300,000
Nov 10, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11671006

$2,500,000
Aug 1, 2022

Cancelled

MRED #11412502

$2,300,000
Jul 11, 2022

Contingent

MRED #11412502

May 23, 2022

Cancelled

MRED #11412490

$23,000,000
May 23, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11412502

$2,300,000
May 23, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11412490

$23,000,000
May 23, 2022

Cancelled

MRED #11372667

$2,399,000
May 22, 2022

Cancelled

MRED #11412490

May 22, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11412490

$23,000,000
Apr 12, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11372667

$2,399,000
Dec 27, 2021

Cancelled

MRED #11235096

$2,700,000
Oct 1, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11235096

$2,700,000
Sep 8, 2021

Expired

MRED #11121225

$3,000,000
Jun 12, 2021

Cancelled

MRED #10851798

$3,000,000
Jun 12, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11121225

$3,000,000
Sep 9, 2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10851798

$3,000,000
May 2, 2019

Cancelled

MRED #10125103

$4,100,000
Oct 30, 2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #10125103

$5,000,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/15/2026

Contingent

MRED #12481919

11/24/2025

Price Change

MRED #12481919

$1,999,000
10/25/2025

Price Change

MRED #12481919

$2,100,000
09/26/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12481919

$2,300,000
04/17/2025

Cancelled

MRED #11943439

$2,000,000
04/11/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #11943439

$2,000,000
04/09/2024

Contingent

MRED #11943439

01/25/2024

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #11943439

$2,000,000
12/07/2023

Cancelled

MRED #11926145

$2,000,000
12/07/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11943439

$2,000,000
11/08/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11926145

$2,150,000
07/29/2023

Cancelled

MRED #11760865

$2,300,000
04/17/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11760865

$2,300,000
04/14/2023

Cancelled

MRED #11713468

$2,300,000
02/06/2023

Cancelled

MRED #11671006

$2,500,000
02/06/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11713468

$2,300,000
11/10/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11671006

$2,500,000
08/01/2022

Cancelled

MRED #11412502

$2,300,000
07/11/2022

Contingent

MRED #11412502

05/23/2022

Cancelled

MRED #11412490

$23,000,000
05/23/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11412502

$2,300,000
05/23/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11412490

$23,000,000
05/23/2022

Cancelled

MRED #11372667

$2,399,000
05/22/2022

Cancelled

MRED #11412490

05/22/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11412490

$23,000,000
04/12/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11372667

$2,399,000
12/27/2021

Cancelled

MRED #11235096

$2,700,000
10/01/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11235096

$2,700,000
09/08/2021

Expired

MRED #11121225

$3,000,000
06/12/2021

Cancelled

MRED #10851798

$3,000,000
06/12/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11121225

$3,000,000
09/09/2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10851798

$3,000,000
05/02/2019

Cancelled

MRED #10125103

$4,100,000
10/30/2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #10125103

$5,000,000

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Public Records for 1252 North State Parkway

Taxable ValueLand$73,675Additions$175,990Total$249,665
Tax Record2023$52,677 ($4,390 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt401 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt401 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,947 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2006CountyCOOKAPN17-04-224-024Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1252 North State Parkway

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 7 to 11
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ogden Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Lincoln Park High School
Public9 to 12

Art in Motion Charter School
Charter7 to 11

York Alternative High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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