2138 W Caton St

4,700 Sq. Ft.
$489 / Sq. Ft.
4,700
Sq. Ft.
$489
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Discover the timeless allure and beauty of Caton Street, a landmarked block with magnificent historical mansions nestled in Chicago's vibrant Bucktown & Wicker Park area. This Romanesque Revival home, crafted in 1891, was designed by the same architects as Thalia Hall in Pilsen! 2138 W. Caton offers an exquisite blend of historical charm and modern luxury. The residence boasts up to four bedrooms and four and a half elegantly updated bathrooms on a double lot! Marvel at the hand-carved oak staircase...Discover the timeless allure and beauty of Caton Street, a landmarked block with magnificent historical mansions nestled in Chicago's vibrant Bucktown & Wicker Park area. This Romanesque Revival home, crafted in 1891, was designed by the same architects as Thalia Hall in Pilsen! 2138 W. Caton offers an exquisite blend of historical charm and modern luxury. The residence boasts up to four bedrooms and four and a half elegantly updated bathrooms on a double lot! Marvel at the hand-carved oak staircase and leaded glass windows, coupled with the warmth of three original and stunning fireplaces! Hand carved medallions & millwork, cove moldings paired with period lighting and original door hardware complete the majestic details of this masterpiece! The modern kitchen is cozy with a stunning fireplace which creates a beautifully unique eat-in kitchen experience, while the grand living spaces invite warm and large gatherings. The library has grey cork wallpaper with gold filaments capped with brass painted crown molding and another stunning fireplace! Additional features include a beautiful en-suite principal bedroom with a stunning bathroom, a massive finised attic with endless opportunities, a fantastic entertainment room, a side lot and a brick two car garage with direct alley access! The only home on Caton that has a garage with alley access! 2138 W. Caton is positioned amid all the dynamic offerings of Wicker Park & Bucktown, this home places you steps away from an array of retail shops, cafes, and fine dining, delivering an unparalleled urban life experience. Discover the perfect blend of historic charm and modern luxury at this remarkable home!

Listing Agents

  1. Mario Greco

    Mario Greco

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    mario.greco@compass.com

    P: (773)-255-6562

  2. Marcello Navarro

    Marcello Navarro

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 2138 West Caton Street

Area
CHI - West Town
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
3
LISTING UPDATED: 04/13/2026 03:11 PM

Property Details for 2138 West Caton Street

StatusActive ( Private )
MLS #12617131
Days on Market-
Taxes$24,323 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 3 Stories
Year Built1891
Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,000 SF
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 2138 West Caton Street

Stories-Year Built1891Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,000 SF

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Property Information for 2138 West Caton Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • Elementary School: Pritzker Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Pritzker Elementary School
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North, South, 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: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Sauna
  • Num Of Rooms: 11
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park
  • Attic: Finished
  • Bath Amenities: Double Sink
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Den/Library,Kitchen
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Attic, Storage, Foyer, Walk In Closet, Screened Porch, Library
  • Num of Baths: 4.1
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Screened
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Water Purifier, Humidifier
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2017
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
  • Lot Size: Oversized Chicago Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 100
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Limestone
  • Construction: Brick, Limestone
  • General Information: Historical District
  • North Coordinate: 1650
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 2138
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 51
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 15X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 18X17
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X13
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 12X13
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 20X09
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 07X13
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 14X15
Walk In Closet 1 Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Dimensions: 04X11
Walk In Closet 2 Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Dimensions: 12X07
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 07X04
Storage Room 2 Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 7X07
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 10X11
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 31X24
Attic Room Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Dimensions: 17X24
Screened Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Dimensions: 15X8
Library Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Library
  • Dimensions: 18X16

Property History for 2138 West Caton Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 21, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12504503

$2,345,000
Oct 27, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12483039

$2,345,000
Oct 27, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12504503

$2,345,000
Sep 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12483039

$2,345,000
Sep 29, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12460558

$2,345,000
Sep 2, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12449109

$2,345,000
Sep 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12460558

$2,345,000
Aug 18, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12431153

$2,495,000
Aug 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12449109

$2,345,000
Jul 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12431153

$2,495,000
Jul 28, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12412439

$2,495,000
Jul 7, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12406764

$2,495,000
Jul 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12412439

$2,495,000
Jun 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12406764

$2,495,000
Oct 4, 2016

Sold

MRED #09276031

$938,500
Jul 21, 2016

Pending

MRED #09276031

Jul 5, 2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09276031

$997,500
Jul 5, 2016

Cancelled

MRED #09208178

$1,195,000
Apr 27, 2016

Cancelled

MRED #09165312

$1,295,000
Apr 25, 2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09208178

$1,195,000
Mar 14, 2016

Cancelled

MRED #09140339

$1,495,000
Mar 14, 2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09165312

$1,295,000
Feb 16, 2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09140339

$1,495,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/21/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12504503

$2,345,000
10/27/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12483039

$2,345,000
10/27/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12504503

$2,345,000
09/29/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12483039

$2,345,000
09/29/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12460558

$2,345,000
09/02/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12449109

$2,345,000
09/02/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12460558

$2,345,000
08/18/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12431153

$2,495,000
08/18/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12449109

$2,345,000
07/28/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12431153

$2,495,000
07/28/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12412439

$2,495,000
07/07/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12406764

$2,495,000
07/07/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12412439

$2,495,000
06/29/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12406764

$2,495,000
10/04/2016

Sold

MRED #09276031

$938,500
07/21/2016

Pending

MRED #09276031

07/05/2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09276031

$997,500
07/05/2016

Cancelled

MRED #09208178

$1,195,000
04/27/2016

Cancelled

MRED #09165312

$1,295,000
04/25/2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09208178

$1,195,000
03/14/2016

Cancelled

MRED #09140339

$1,495,000
03/14/2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09165312

$1,295,000
02/16/2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09140339

$1,495,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2138 West Caton Street

Taxable ValueLand$39,712Additions$90,288Total$130,000
Tax Record2023$26,809 ($2,234 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,504 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,504 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,964 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1886CountyCOOKAPN14-31-329-008

Schools near 2138 West Caton Street

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

Clemente Community Academy High School
Public9 to 12

Art in Motion Charter School
Charter7 to 12

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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2138 West Caton Street is a single family home Coming Soon in Chicago, IL 60647. This property is currently priced at $2,299,500. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Pritzker Elementary School, Clemente Community Academy High School and Art in Motion Charter School. 2138 West Caton Street is a 4-bed, 5-bath, 4,700 sqft single family home built in 1891.

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