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$1,250,000
425 Briar Place
Chicago, IL 60657
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 3 full
- Sqft
- 3,700
- $/sqft
- $338
- Built
- 1919
- Type
- Townhome
- MLS#
- MRD12765537
About this home
Welcome to this expansive, light-filled 3,700-square-foot duplex-down at 425 W Briar Place in East Lakeview. This distinctive residence offers five bedrooms, three on the main level, plus an office, three full baths, and a flexible sunroom/sitting room. Located on tree-lined Briar Place, the home is near the lakefront, Belmont Harbor, parks, dining, shopping, and public transportation. Timeless vintage details pair beautifully with thoughtful updates, including 9-foot ceilings, crown molding, and hardwood floors throughout the main level. The welcoming foyer opens to a formal living room with a fireplace, a grand dining room with a built-in bookcase and library ladder, a bright sunroom/sitting room, and a comfortable family room. The heating system has been updated with low-profile wall radiators, offering a streamlined appearance while maintaining the home's character. Newer windows, still under warranty, provide abundant natural light. The white kitchen features quartz countertops, a tile backsplash, stainless-steel appliances, pantry storage, space for a table, and an adjacent balcony with a gas grill. The primary suite includes generous closet space, an en-suite bath, a sun-filled office, and a private balcony. Two additional bedrooms and a renovated full bath with gold fixtures and mosaic tile complete the main level. The lower level offers a spacious recreation room with newer vinyl flooring, two additional bedrooms, a full bath with a jetted tub, a dedicated laundry room, and plentiful storage. An additional private storage unit and two exterior parking spaces are included. The building features newer mechanicals, including a newer boiler and Rheem tankless water heaters. Enjoy access to the large fenced common backyard.
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Estimated monthly cost for this home
20% · $250K
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Term
$9,054/mo
- Principal & interest
- $6,619
- Property taxes
- $1,197
- HOA
- $873
- Home insurance (est.)
- $365
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Price & tax history
| 2025 property taxes | $14,368/yr |
From the listing's MRED record. MRED does not publish per-change dates through IDX, so price changes are shown without one rather than guessed.
Schools
Assigned schools per the listing's MRED record. Always verify with the district before you buy.
Elementary
Nettelhorst Elementary School
299
Middle
Nettelhorst Elementary School
299
High school
Lake View High School299
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Where it sits
MRED Broker ReciprocityThis listing is part of the MRED data exchange program provided courtesy of Compass, listed by Mary Mendoza.
Information last updated Sep 23, 2026, 9:13 PM.
425 Briar Place
Chicago, IL 60657
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- Cooling
- Small Duct High Velocity
- Heating
- Baseboard, Radiator(s)
- Basement
- Finished, Daylight
- Flooring
- Hardwood
- Appliances
- Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Rooms total
- 13
- Window features
- Window Treatments, Drapes
- Fireplaces total
- 1
- Laundry features
- Washer Hookup, In Unit
- Interior features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Separate Dining Room, Quartz Counters
- Fireplace features
- Gas Starter