161 East Chicago Avenue, Unit 42A

Chicago, IL 60611

$1,295,000
Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
2,506 Sq. Ft.
$517 / Sq. Ft.
2,506
Sq. Ft.
$517
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to Residence 42A where you will enjoy views of Chicago's most iconic buildings and the gorgeous blue water of Lake Michigan. The gracious proportions of this three bedroom, two-and-a-half bath home make it perfect for both entertaining and everyday living. The living room, library (third bedroom with pocket doors), and dining room with wet bar flow beautifully together and yet are defined spaces. The chef's kitchen offers a suite of high-end appliances, including a Sub-Zero fridge, Wolf double...Welcome to Residence 42A where you will enjoy views of Chicago's most iconic buildings and the gorgeous blue water of Lake Michigan. The gracious proportions of this three bedroom, two-and-a-half bath home make it perfect for both entertaining and everyday living. The living room, library (third bedroom with pocket doors), and dining room with wet bar flow beautifully together and yet are defined spaces. The chef's kitchen offers a suite of high-end appliances, including a Sub-Zero fridge, Wolf double oven, Wolf 5-burner induction cooktop, and GE Monogram microwave. A breakfast room overlooks the lake and Navy Pier. This home is perfect for the art lover, with the entry and gallery adding wall space to the other rooms. The primary suite offers thrilling east-facing lake views, three organized walk-in closets, and a spacious ensuite bath with radiant heated floors. The north-facing second bedroom has an efficient built-in office plus room for guests and an ensuite bathroom that is equally impressive, a walk-in closet with custom built-ins, and a second full bath with great storage. The third bedroom offers ultimate flexibility as a bedroom, library, or office. In addition, the home has a beautifully appointed powder room and a discreet utility closet with a washer and vented dryer. Additional walk-in storage is just steps down the hallway on the same floor. Best of all, 161 Chicago offers five-star service, with its 24-hour door and front desk staff, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a relaxing indoor pool, and a rooftop deck for watching fireworks. This is a pet-friendly building, with parking available. Surrounded by the best that Chicago has to offer, you are steps from luxury shopping, fine dining, and arts and culture.
  1. Listed by Kyle Harvey • Baird & Warner

Property Details for 161 East Chicago Avenue, Unit 42A

Area
CHI - Near North Side
Subdivision
Olympia Centre
Township
North Chicago
Ownership
Condo
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
No
Heat/Fuel
Electric, Indv Controls, Zoned
LISTING UPDATED: 09/22/2024 06:43 PM

Property Details for 161 East Chicago Avenue, Unit 42A

StatusActive
MLS #12165073
Days on Market11
Taxes$19,335 / year
HOA Fees$2,135 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeAttached Single / Condo
Year Built1985
CountyCook County

Building

161 E Chicago Ave

291 Units63 StoriesBuilt in 1985

Building Information for 161 East Chicago Avenue, Unit 42A

Building/Complex161 E Chicago AveFloor42Stories63Residences291Pet PolicyAllowedYear Built1985

Property Information for 161 East Chicago Avenue, Unit 42A

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Fee/Leased
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
Pet Information
  • Max Pet Weight: 999.0
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Pet Count Limitation
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North, East
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, First Floor Laundry, Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Common Area Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Elevator, Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Party Room, Pool-Indoors, Receiving Room, Sauna, Spa/Hot Tub
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Unit Floor Level: 42
  • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower
  • Basement Type: None
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
  • Basement Description: None
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Foyer, Gallery
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: No
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Type Attached: Condo, High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Stories Total: 63
  • Total # Units in Building: 292.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Marble/Granite, Concrete
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 800
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 161
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Management: Manager On-site
  • Management Company: First Service Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 4
  • Document Date: 2024-09-22T23:41:35
  • Photos Count: 25
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 20X28
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 23X13
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 15X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 16X15
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 19X8
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 28X15
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Deck Dimensions: 12X5
Breakfast Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 16X15
Gallery Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Gallery
  • Deck Dimensions: 22X7

Property History for 161 East Chicago Avenue, Unit 42A

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 161 East Chicago Avenue, Unit 42A

Taxable ValueLand$2,573Additions$95,034Total$97,607
Tax Record2022$18,810 ($1,567 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,506 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,506 SqFtStories63Lot Size32,016 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1985CountyCOOKAPN17-10-200-068-1139

Schools near 161 East Chicago Avenue, Unit 42A

This home is within City Of Chicago School District 299.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ogden Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Wells Community Academy High School
Public9 to 12

Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center
PublicPK to 8

Payton College Preparatory High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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161 East Chicago Avenue, Unit 42A is a condo for sale in Chicago, IL 60611. This property was listed for sale on September 16, 2024 by Baird & Warner, it's currently listed at $1,295,000. It has been on the market for a total of 11 days and was last sold on February 23, 2015. This listing's school district is City Of Chicago School District 299. Nearby schools include Ogden Elementary School, Wells Community Academy High School and Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center. 161 East Chicago Avenue, Unit 42A is a 3-bed, 2.5-bath, 2,506 sqft condo built in 1985.

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