Real Estate
Wow! House: Hot Dog King of Chicago's Former Home Has Tiki Bar, Indoor Pool
Dick Portillo's old digs are up for grabs.
ADDISON, IL -- Want to live in the house that hot dogs built? The upscale former home of "Hot Dog King of Chicago" Dick Portillo is up for grabs at just under $550,000. Though the home was built in 1953, it's got modern upgrades throughout, including a state-of-the-art kitchen, heated Italian tiles, aromatherapy steam shower, wine cellar, a gorgeous indoor pool and -- perfect for enjoying a taste of the tropics while slogging through Illinois winters -- a tiki bar.
- Address: 220 N Cardinal Ave, Addison, Illinois
- Price: $549,900
- Square Feet: 2632
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5 Baths
- Built: 1953
- Features: Come home to this recently renovated sprawling ranch formerly owned by The Hot Dog King of Chicago! This home is perfect for entertaining or coming home after a long day and unwinding poolside. Stay warm with over-sized, heated, Italian tiles in the kitchen, bath and entry areas. The highest rated California bamboo hardwood floors money can buy in a deep dark brown-rich color is oh so durable. All appliances are top of the line from the Viking oven & induction cook top to the Krushr recycle compactor making garbage day a breeze. The 84"x 24" refrigeration system includes your own personal wine cellar w/settings for whites and reds. Huge fridge drawers, LED lighting and quick-adjust shelves make going from everyday to holiday a snap. Massive storage in the three-freezer drawers which easily convert to a refrigerator setting. Soak or steam in European luxury from the aromatherapy steam shower to the pool room sauna. The pool room is fully equipped for four-season use. Too much to list, truly a dream home!
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