Welcome to 79 East Cedar Street. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a home of significant scale and presence in the Gold Coast-one of Chicago’s most vibrant and historic neighborhoods. In 1884 Bertha Palmer commissioned architect Joseph Lyman Silsbee of Silsbee and Kent to create a neo-Moorish masterpiece design to transcend the ordinary. This meticulously refurbished home weds traditional grandeur with modern innovations. With approximately 7,523 square feet, this house charms with its private, incomparable roof terrace holding court over lake and sky, showing dazzling vistas. A stately solarium crowns the house, giving panoramic views day and night across Chicago’s skyline-a truly special all year retreat in the heart of the city. A Parisian-style elevator serves all floors. Living space includes four bedroom suites, five bathrooms, three kitchenettes, a theater room is perfect for cozy nights in, while a wine room, utility room and a two-car garage, complete the plan. Set on one of Chicago’s most prestigious addresses, approaching the property, one is met with elegant stone steps, flower boxes, and statuary. Original latticework and wrought iron fences captivate the eye. Heated pavement in front of the home, as well as outside the garage, keeps the residence easily accessible year-round. This splendid, curated retreat offers privacy and style with comfort and function: a seamless blend of present, and future.
Property Details
Price:
$6,900,000
MLS #:
MRD12658057
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
9
Type:
Single Family
Neighborhood:
chinearnorthside
Listed Date:
May 28, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
7,523
Year Built:
1884
Schools
School District:
299
Interior
Bathrooms
5 Full Bathrooms, 4 Half Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned, Gas
Fireplaces Total
5
Heating
Natural Gas, Electric
Laundry Features
In Unit, Laundry Closet, Sink
Exterior
Construction Materials
Brick, Glass
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage, Yes, Attached
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Financial
HOA Fee Frequency
Not Applicable
HOA Includes
None
Tax Year
2024
Taxes
$37,310
Listing Agent & Office
Mia Wilkinson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
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79 E Cedar Street
Chicago, IL


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