Veterans United Realty
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161 E Chicago Avenue 53H, Chicago, IL 60611

$725,000 Asking Price

1 bed
2 baths
1,456  sqft
Built in 1985

A world class pied a terre on the Magnificent Mile. Sumptuous finishes, curated furnishings, and mindful security. You are greeted by a textured foyer that leads you to main living room that is framed by the incredible city views offering a backdrop of the blue lake and the stunning architecture of the city. This high fashion one bedroom offers a masterful use of scale and dramatic details such as a soft white cashmere covered living room walls - providing the most wonderful feeling of coziness and tranquility. The kitchen has high stylized cabinetry and hand selected stone countertops and back splash. High gloss black lacquered doors, fluted walls offer texture and interest, designer wall coverings and select lighting provides a one-of-a-kind home. The primary bedroom is restful with upholstered walls, and highly individual furnishes of old and new pieces that make this your sanctuary. The amenities of this full-service, luxury high rise include an indoor pool and spa, fitness rooms, entertaining room, outdoor deck, 24-hr door staff, concierge, and onsite garage parking.

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
January 30, 2025 — 1 day ago
Listing Office:
@properties Christie's International Real Estate, Carrie McCormick (312-961-4612)
Office Phone:
312-961-4612
MLS ID:
12280905

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Hardwood Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
Rooms:
Foyer, Storage, Gallery
Master Bath:
Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
Appliances:
Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop
Dining:
Combined w/ LivRm
Laundry:
In Unit
Basement:
None
A/C:
Central Air, Zoned
Heating:
Electric, Radiant, Indv Controls
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Marble/Granite
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

Roofing:
Rubber
General:
Concrete Perimeter

Location

HOA Amenities:
Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Coin Laundry, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, Health Club, On Site Manager/Engineer, Party Room, Sundeck, Indoor Pool, Receiving Room, Sauna, Service Elevator(s), Valet/Cleaner, Spa/Hot Tub, Water, Electricity, Insurance, TV/Cable, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Internet, 1387.0, Monthly
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
299
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
17102000681234

Utilities

Utilities:
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water:
Lake Michigan
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Condo

This listing courtesy of:
@properties Christie's International Real Estate, Carrie McCormick

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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