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Early Frank Lloyd Wright House Near Chicago Lists for $1.2 Million

Built in 1892, before the renowned architect had started his own firm, the charming house features five bedrooms

By Haley Chouinard
A-frame house with snow-covered roof and yard, surrounded by trees on a clear winter day.
A 1892 house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright has hit the market. Photo: Hanscom & Ellison Group

A charming A-frame house designed by celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright has hit the market for just under $1.2 million.

Located in the Chicago suburb of La Grange, Illinois, the W. Irving Clark House has five bedrooms and three bathrooms. With a design attributed to both Wright and draftsman E. Hill Turnock, the 4,000-square-foot residence was built for attorney W. Irving Clark in 1892. At the time, Wright and Turnock worked for the Chicago firm Adler and Sullivan, where Wright was employed until 1900, when he founded his own practice.

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While the home is one of the earlier examples of Wright’s style and has been remodeled multiple times over the intervening century, there are still many of the architect’s trademark features, including original wood-burning fireplaces, leaded and stained-glass windows in the living and dining rooms, and authentic light fixtures. The fully remodeled kitchen is a departure from the rest of the house, boasting stainless-steel appliances, white cabinetry, a farmhouse sink, and a wine refrigerator.

The house is listed with the Hanscom & Ellison Group.

A-frame style house with large windows, snow-covered yard, and bare trees under a clear blue sky.
The charming A-frame house is an early example of Wright’s work, having been built before the turn of the 20th century. Hanscom & Ellison Group

View of a vintage living room with ornate wallpaper, wooden trim, and bright natural light from arched doorway.
Despite a few remodels over the intervening century, much of the house is as Wright designed it. Hanscom & Ellison Group

Victorian home interior with wooden staircase, ornate wallpaper, and brick fireplace featuring decorative ironwork.
Four of the original wood-burning fireplaces are still intact. Hanscom & Ellison Group

Victorian-style staircase with ornate wooden railing and intricate wallpaper under stained glass windows.
Light floods though the stained-glass windows, a trademark of Wright’s work. Hanscom & Ellison Group

Home office with wooden furniture, large glass cabinet, potted plant, desk with lamp, and window view of snow-covered patio.
The office features original built-in bookcases. Hanscom & Ellison Group

Screened-in porch with wicker furniture and a ceiling fan, surrounded by snow-covered trees and a backyard view.
A screened porch sits at the back of the house. Hanscom & Ellison Group

Victorian style room with patterned wallpaper, ornate ceiling, and antique wooden furniture and fireplace.
A mezzanine on the second level leads to four of the five bedrooms in the house and features an original wood-burning fireplace. Hanscom & Ellison Group

Spacious kitchen with white cabinets, dark island, and stainless steel appliances, featuring a large window and wooden floor.
The remodeled kitchen features white cabinetry and a farmhouse sink. Hanscom & Ellison Group