Veterans United Realty
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161 E CHICAGO Avenue 54B, Chicago, IL 60611

$850,000 Asking Price

2 beds
3 baths
2,154  sqft
Built in 1985

Offering classic Chicago sophistication in the heart of the Gold Coast, 161 E. Chicago Ave., unit #54B, is a 2154-square-foot luxury condo with breathtaking lake views and first-class amenities. Located in Olympia Centre, one of Chicago's premier high-rises steps from the Magnificent Mile, unit #54B features rare oversized windows, hardwood floors, and designer finishes. This home's handsome entry has a deep coat closet and access to a polished powder room, and connects to a large (22' x 7') foyer with gorgeous marble floors and modern millwork details. The living room is spectacularly spacious for a myriad of elevated living/entertaining configurations, features oversize windows that frame those unobstructed Lake Michigan views, and connects to a defined formal dining space. The gourmet, galley-style kitchen features a high-end stainless steel SubZero refrigerator, double ovens, custom white lacquer cabinetry, and natural stone countertops. The south end of the living room links to a light-filled den with a coffered ceiling and Art Deco accent lighting that can serve as a second bedroom based on preference. Sizable and lake-facing, the primary suite features three custom walk-in closets, more beautiful window benches and a sitting area, and comes complete with a luxe ensuite bath with marble floors, a double vanity, a soaking tub and a glass-encased shower. Additional in-unit details include custom window treatments, designer wallcoverings and statement lighting, and a walk-in laundry room. Building amenities include 24-hour door service, concierge, an on-site laundry room, a wide-open party room and lounge space to use for large-scale entertaining, an indoor pool, two separate fitness centers, a sauna, a whirlpool, and a sundeck with incredible views of the city and surrounding neighborhood. Steps from Lake Michigan, Oak Street Beach and the best shopping, dining, and cultural institutions Chicago has to offer, 161 E. Chicago Ave., unit 54B, delivers both convenience and lifestyle. (On site garage parking available, and the building is pet-friendly.)


Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
September 16, 2024 — 4 days ago
Listing Office:
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty, Timothy Salm (312-929-1564)
Office Phone:
312-929-1564
MLS ID:
12164974

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Laundry Hook-Up in Unit
Rooms:
Foyer, Walk In Closet
Master Bath:
Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
Appliances:
Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven
Dining:
Combined w/ LivRm
Laundry:
In Unit
Basement:
None
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Electric, Baseboard
Fireplace:
Fireplaces: 0
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Marble/Granite, End Unit
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 1

Construction

Roofing:
Rubber
General:
Reinforced Caisson

Location

HOA Amenities:
Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, Health Club, On Site Manager/Engineer, Party Room, Indoor Pool, Receiving Room, Sauna, Service Elevator(s), Valet/Cleaner, Spa/Hot Tub, Laundry, Private Laundry Hkup, Water View, Air Conditioning, Water, Insurance, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal, 1985.0, Monthly
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
299
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
17102000681236

Utilities

Utilities:
Circuit Breakers
Water:
Other
Sewer:
Other

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Condo

This listing courtesy of:
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty, Timothy Salm

About Chicago, IL

Housing

Number of Units
1,208,010
Median Home Value
$320,169
Median Rent
$1,131

55.74% of housing units are renter occupied.

9.90% are vacant.

Commute

Car
44.88%
Public Transportation
19.46%
Walk to Work
4.26%
Work from Home
29.59%
Other
0.70%

The median travel time to work is 27 minutes.

People

Population
2,658,686
Median Age
36.40
Median Household Size
2.54

Education

High School
22.12%
Associate’s Degree
5.76%
Bachelor’s Degree
24.28%
Graduate Degree
17.51%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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