Art House

773.320.9234

arthouse@bairdwarner.com

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North Center

4037 North Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60618

Art House

773.320.9234

arthouse@bairdwarner.com

ArtHouse Chicago/BairdWarner is the premier web site and real estate firm connecting creative people with live/work and unique spaces. The goal of ArtHouse Chicago is to have a web site and real estate service dedicated to live/work space and only live/work space.

ArtHouse Chicago listings meet three criteria:

1. Unique and interesting space/architecture

2. Flexible space that allows for a live/work option

3. Other features that appeal to artists and small businesses:

Lighting

Ventilation

Soundproofing

Location

Accessibility

ArtHouse Chicago offers advice on buying, renting, and selling. We can connect our clients with lenders, community organizations and government entities that specialize in identifying, acquiring, and maintaining these unique spaces

Melissa Stanley opened her own real estate brokerage, Niche Realty, in 2007. In 2010, she decided to find her own unique niche and created ArtHouseChicago. This was a chance for Ms. Stanley to combine her love of architecture and real estate.

Melissa grew up in an art-loving family. Her mother lived in Manhattan in the 1960’s, working as an abstract painter; she stopped painting to raise a family but is painting again. Her father was an art historian who focused on architecture and design. Ms. Stanley graduated from Alfred University with a BFA before moving to Italy for a year and then on to Chicago.

Melissa worked for ten years as a property manager before moving to real estate in 2001. Ms. Stanley is a regular presenter at the Chicago Artist Expo and has worked with several artists and art organizations, helping them find or sell the unique spaces they need as artists.

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Testimonials

Bhaskar S Manda

It was a long search for our new home, and Melissa explored many avenues to finding it. Her knowledge of buildings, market conditions and areas of the city helped greatly.

Nucci 2026 Irrevocable Trust

Melissa truly has a gift when it comes to navigating this monumental process. Anyone would be in excellent hands with her as their agent!!!

Andrew Mausert-Mooney and Kera Mackenzie

Melissa was wonderful to work with: She's very patient (took us to see many houses, far away from her northside home base), always responded to our questions quickly (even the frivolous first time home buyer ones), had a great positive attitude, and cut to the chase with some serious helpful knowledge when we needed it. We will be recommending her to anyone we meet that is looking to buy a home.

Katrina Kemble

Melissa was great to work with! She answered all of my questions and helped me a good deal. I highly recommend working with Melissa!

Amy Dworsky

Melissa was great to work with. She was diligent about sending us listings and scheduling appointments to review homes. She was also very patient and response to our ever changing requirements. I would definitely recommend her to others.

Tracy Fischman

My feedback is specific to Melissa Stanley... Melissa went above and beyond to help me ready my condo for sale; she listened to me, communicated regularly and clearly, and connected me to resources and others who were helpful in getting my place ready to put on the market.