Why Have a Living Room When You Can Have a Basketball Court? This Lincoln Park Home Made Its Choice.

Most $2.3 million homes in Chicago's Lincoln Park offer a living room. This one on West Lill Avenue offers an indoor basketball court instead — and the listing description makes no apologies for it. Reddit's response was simply: "Why have a living room when you can have a basketball court?" A fair point, honestly.

The House That Broke the Mold

Built in 2008, this 5,500-square-foot contemporary sits on a tree-lined block half a block from the park, just off Southport in one of Chicago's most sought-after neighborhoods. The listing describes it as a home that "broke the mold of construction" — and the indoor basketball court is exhibit A. Beyond the court, the lower level also houses a golf simulator and a wet room spa with rain shower, body sprays, radiant heated floors, and limestone finishes. The main level offers a vast open kitchen, dining, and living space — floor-to-ceiling windows, 9-to-11-foot ceilings, polished concrete walls, and a steel-and-cable staircase with open solid wood risers. The kitchen features a 48-inch Miele side-by-side refrigerator-freezer, a granite island with double waterfall edges, and KitchenAid appliances throughout. Teak wood runs through most of the home. The rooftop deck has a built-in gas grill, frosted glass privacy panels, stone pavers, and room for serious entertaining. There is a two-car garage with wide alley access.

The Bedrooms — and the Philosophy

Four bedrooms across the second and third floors are each fully ensuite, with polished concrete counters, floor-to-ceiling glass tile, Toto toilets, soaking tubs, frameless glass showers, and built-in closets. The lower level guest suite rounds out the sleeping arrangements. The architectural language throughout is consistent: concrete, redwood, teak, straight lines, and a refusal to do anything the conventional way. For the buyer who has always wanted a basketball court and a golf simulator on the same floor as their spa — in Lincoln Park, steps from two parks, restaurants, retail, and easy transit access — this home has made the decision for you. At $2,300,000 for 5,500 square feet, the math is notably competitive for the neighborhood.

The Internet Has Thoughts

Naturally, this listing caught the attention of Reddit's r/zillowgonewild community. See what people are saying about it here.

A basketball court, a golf simulator, a rooftop kitchen, and a wet room spa — all in Lincoln Park for $2.3M. View the full listing here.