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Belden Avenue, Estate of the Day

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As the Chicago Tribune reported recently, David Van Zandt, outgoing dean of the Northwestern University School of Law, is selling today's estate. Van Zandt is leaving to become the president of The New School in New York.

The six-bedroom home is a charming mansion in Lincoln Park, Illinois. The 6,300-square-foot home is on a double lot and has a small shady backyard. Van Zandt bought the home in 1996 for $922,500. The older home has been given a modern makeover that includes a contemporary eat-in kitchen with bamboo floors. Vintage rugs are combined with modern art and clean-lined furniture for a charming, spacious effect. This home is listed at $4.7 million.

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Chicago Art Home, Estate of the Day

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This beautiful home overlooking Lincoln Park in Chicago is designed for the art lover. The steel and glass home is a three-level modern masterpeice. The home has over 6,700 square feet of space that includes terrazzo floors, a spiraling staircase and large rooms that embrace the concept of airiness. It has massive windows and yet there is still plenty of room to hang and display art. One of the most stunning items is a a glass display case that divides the dining room from the living room. The master bedroom has walk-in closets (just in case you haven't spent all your money on art) and a large white marble master bath. The home, created by architect Perry Jenke, received a Distinguished Building Award in 1995. It is listed at $6.95 million. After the jump, your own private museum.

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