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161 E Chicago Avenue 42A, Chicago, IL 60611

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3 Beds
3 Baths
2,506 Sq Ft

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.

Listing By: Kyle Harvey - Baird & Warner ilmlsni-r Realty.com
  • MLS# 12285347
  • Date Listed02/06/2025
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathrooms 2 Full baths, 1 Half baths
  • Lot Size -
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Subdivision Olympia Centre
  • County Cook
  • Year Built 1985
  • Square Feet 2,506 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $458.9

Interior Features

  • Appliances Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Cooling Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating Electric, Zoned, Radiant Floor

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Roof -
  • Lot Size Acres -
  • Lot Size SQFT -
  • Lot Features -

Directions

CHICAGO AVENUE EAST OF MICHIGAN AVENUE

Financial Considerations

  • HOA Fee $2,343 Monthly
  • Tax Amount $19,335
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Harriet E Sayre Elementary Language Academy

Public • PK - 8 • Serves this home

11.89 mi

Distance

William E Dever Elementary School

Public • PK - 8

12.44 mi

Distance

Arthur E Canty Elementary School

Public • PK - 8

13.91 mi

Distance

Everett Mckinley Dirksen Elementary School

Public • PK - 8

15.14 mi

Distance

William Howard Taft High School

Public • 7 - 12 • Serves this home

12.78 mi

Distance

Chicago Academy Adv Tech High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

4.07 mi

Distance

Charles P Steinmetz College Preparatory High School

Public • 9 - 12

11.2 mi

Distance

Chicago Academy High School

Public • 9 - 12

11.2 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in IL / 60611

Source: Walkscore

96/100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score ®

86/100

Excellent Transit

Transit Score ®

79/100

Very Bikeable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Daily errands do not require a car. Transit is convenient for most trips. Biking is convenient for most trips.

Transit Summary

29 nearby routes: 26 bus, 3 rail, 0 other

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 85/100, Transit Score: 77/100, Bike Score: 87/100.

Property Change History

Property Interior Features updated
Property Interior Features updated
Property Heating updated
Electric Heating → Electric, Zoned, Radiant Floor
List Price decreased from $1,250,000 to $1,150,000
Property Interior Features updated

Frequently Asked Questions for 161 E CHICAGO Avenue 42A

Source: Realty.com

161 E CHICAGO Avenue 42A, Chicago, IL 60611 is a 2,506 sq. ft. condo listed for sale with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Realty.com has 25 photos of this condominium, listed at $1,150,000. View sales and tax history of condos, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 25 photos of 161 E CHICAGO Avenue 42A.

Our records indicate that 161 E CHICAGO Avenue 42A was built in 1985.

The full address for this home is 161 E CHICAGO Avenue 42A, Chicago, IL 60611.

161 E CHICAGO Avenue 42A has been listed on Realty.com since Thu February 06, 2025

Daily errands do not require a car. Transit is convenient for most trips. Biking is convenient for most trips.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 85/100, Transit Score: 77/100, Bike Score: 87/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 161 E CHICAGO Avenue 42A. Harriet E Sayre Elementary Language Academy (Grades: PK - 8), William Howard Taft High School (Grades: 7 - 12), Chicago Academy Adv Tech High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Baird & Warner (tel: 773-697-5555)
Listing agent: Kyle Harvey (tel: 312-560-1032) (#884885)

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