Lot Number: 1
Unique Real Estate Auction October 29, 2025
The oldest existing former Chicago Fire Station
1242-1244 N. Wells, Chicago, IL, in the heart of Old Town.
Adapted for private use in 1980, the fire station dates back to 1874, just 3 years after the Great Chicago Fire, to protect the entire Old Town neighborhood. Updated with two apartments on the second floor, side garden, rooftop deck, and two retail stores on the first floor. The partially vacant 7,294 sq. ft. building, including basement, has a multitude of potential uses, including retail office, residential, restaurant, etc.
Replacement Value Well Over $3,000,000
Suggested Opening Bid $1,650,000
Open houses 10am to noon on October 10, October 16, October 22, 2025 and by appointment.
Auction Deadline: October 29, 2025
In conjunction with RE/MAX Premier and Harbor Country Realty LLC
Unique Real Estate Auction October 29, 2025
The oldest existing former Chicago Fire Station
1242-1244 N. Wells, Chicago, IL, in the heart of Old Town.
Adapted for private use in 1980, the fire station dates back to 1874, just 3 years after the Great Chicago Fire, to protect the entire Old Town neighborhood. Updated with two apartments on the second floor, side garden, rooftop deck, and two retail stores on the first floor. The partially vacant 7,294 sq. ft. building, including basement, has a multitude of potential uses, including retail office, residential, restaurant, etc.
Replacement Value Well Over $3,000,000
Suggested Opening Bid $1,650,000
Open houses 10am to noon on October 10, October 16, October 22, 2025 and by appointment.
Auction Deadline: October 29, 2025
In conjunction with RE/MAX Premier and Harbor Country Realty LLC
Unique Real Estate Auction October 29, 2025
The oldest existing former Chicago Fire Station
1242-1244 N. Wells, Chicago, IL, in the heart of Old Town.
Adapted for private use in 1980, the fire station dates back to 1874, just 3 years after the Great Chicago Fire, to protect the entire Old Town neighborhood. Updated with two apartments on the second floor, side garden, rooftop deck, and two retail stores on the first floor. The partially vacant 7,294 sq. ft. building, including basement, has a multitude of potential uses, including retail office, residential, restaurant, etc.
Replacement Value Well Over $3,000,000
Suggested Opening Bid $1,650,000
Open houses 10am to noon on October 10, October 16, October 22, 2025 and by appointment.
Auction Deadline: October 29, 2025
In conjunction with RE/MAX Premier and Harbor Country Realty LLC
Building Square Footage.doc
North Wells Street Historic District.doc
Notification of Chicago Landmark Designation.pdf
Plat of Survey.pdf
Procedures, Terms and Conditions.pdf
Property Tax Bill 2023 2nd Install.pdf
Property Tax Bill 2024 1st Install.pdf
Real Estate Sales Contract.pdf
Site Plan 1.pdf
Site Plan 2.pdf
Site Plan 3.pdf
Site Plan 4.pdf
Site Plan 5.pdf
Site Plan 6.pdf
Site Plan 7.pdf
Site Plan 8.pdf
Site Plan 9.pdf
Site Plan 10.pdf
Site Plan 11.pdf
Site Plan 12.pdf
Site Plan 13.pdf
Site Plan 14.pdf
Site Plan 15.pdf
Site Plan 16.pdf
Site Plan 17.pdf
Survey.pdf
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