Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and his wife, Alisson, this past spring paid $3.95 million for a six-bedroom, newly constructed contemporary-style mansion in Highland Park.
Allen, 52, was the head coach of the Oakland Raiders and then the New Orleans Saints before the Bears hired him in January as the team’s defensive coordinator. He replaced Eric Washington, who was not retained after one year on the job.
In Highland Park, the Allens’ new house has more than 9,000 square feet of space and sits on more than an acre. Features include six full bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, arched ceilings and door openings, a two-story entryway, a two-sided linear gas fireplace with a Venetian plaster finish, eight-inch white oak floors throughout, millwork, dual staircases and a kitchen with custom cabinetry, quartzite counters, a 48-inch dual fuel Wolf range, side-by-side Sub-Zero paneled refrigerators, two paneled Cove dishwashers, a 30-inch Wolf speed oven, a custom metal hood and double rounded islands with fluted white oak details.
Other features include 12-foot sliding doors, ravine views, a three-car garage and a lower level with a rec room, bar, sunken gym and a theater room.
Alissa McNicholas of Compass represented the Allens in their purchase.  She declined to comment.
Goldsborough is a freelance reporter.
Originally Published: August 18, 2025 at 10:35 AM CDT