1242-1244 N. Wells, Chicago, IL


1242-1244 N. Wells, Chicago, IL
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1242-1244 N. Wells, Chicago, IL

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

Click here for Terms of Sale:

 

Start Time: 10/29/2025 1:00:00 PM
End Time: 10/29/2025 1:00:00 AM
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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

Click here for Terms of Sale:

 

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

Click here for Terms of Sale:

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