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    161 E Chicago Ave APT 53B, Chicago, IL 60611

    2beds
    2,154sqft
    Condominium, Single Family Residence
    Built in 1985
    -- sqft lot
    $1,230,000 Zestimate®
    $543/sqft
    $5,929 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,230,000

    $1.11M - $1.37M

    $5,929/mo

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    What's special

    Indoor lap poolLarge islandHome officeFrench door refrigeratorCustom gold hardwareAbundance of kitchen storageWall mounted plumbing
    Masterpiece transformation, a complete 2025 total renovation from the concrete and the studs, a magnificent 3 bedroom and 3 full bathroom which is the "Best in Show" at the highly praised Olympia Center, for its architecture, location, picture framed windows, slab statuary marble window seats, indoor lap pool, complete gym and a complete staff of personnel services including a full time Concierge, three door staff each shift, onsite management, maintenance and engineering staff. Residence 53B is the most highly anticipated offering this season featuring a formal entry foyer, 7" white oak hardwood floors throughout this home. Laundry room with full size stackable, in-unit LG front loader washer and dryer (vented), folding surface with 1.25" Quartzite counter on top of wood cabinet with storage drawers, open shelving above, custom tiled back wall and large format porcelain flooring. Baseboards, all new single panel doors with black hinge/door hardware. Third full bathroom with a furniture piece vanity on legs, white quarts counter with grey veining, floor to ceiling "double point-vertical rectangle" wall tiling and shower basin, infinity drain, walk in shower, frameless glass, Quartzite seat, niche, stainless Kohler plumbing fixtures including handheld, rain shower and Toto. Primary bedroom offers floating dual vanity with LED lit mirrors, under cabinet lighting, tall cabinets and center drawers, 1.25" Quartzite counters. LEIVI toilet with electric bidet features. Additional linen storage cabinetry with open shelving above. Marvelous signature inlaid, hexagon contemporary off-white marble flooring and tiled basin, spa walkthrough shower, stand alone soaking tub with wall mounted plumbing, Quartzite bench. Rain shower, handheld, body sprays, 3 recessed niches, walls dressed in large format porcelain and herringbone statuary marble. Two built out walk-in closets, ancillary closet outfitted for home office and clothing storage. Accent wall with wainscoting. Gallery leading to a completely open kitchen concept with large island facing the southern and eastern views of the city skyline, Lake Michigan and Navy Pier. Residence 53B is perched near the top of Olympia Center with no view obstructions. Kitchen features abundance of kitchen storage including dual pantry cabinet, enormous island, custom edge with waterfall, 1.25" Quartzite, custom gold hardware, stainless steel Bosch appliance package, French door refrigerator with ice/water dispenser, Sumptuous living and dining space which can accommodate three seating areas. Residence 53B offers a split bedroom floor plan. Secondary ensuite bathroom features black chevron pattern tile, furniture piece vanity, white quartz, Toto, tub/shower combination, stationary panel of frameless glass gold rain shower and handheld, dressed in large format off white/muted grey porcelain. Residence 53B captures permanent views with direct sunlight, a large southeast corner residence of Lake Michigan, Navy Pier and amazing fireworks displays twice per week in season, boats in the harbor, some of the most prominent architecture from the Willis Tower to St. Regis to the Allerton Hotel and much more. Olympia Center is the highest standard of Chicago high-rise living, full amenity, with an exemplary reputation. Bring your most discriminating buyers because Residence 53B, a 3/3 will not last.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Nicholas Colagiovanni 312-640-7010,

    Baird & Warner

    Bought with:

    Sharial Howard

    @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12394261MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Breakfast Room, Walk In Closet, Gallery
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 300 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 20X15
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 187 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17X11
    Breakfast room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 121 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11X11
    Dining room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 210 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14X15
    Other
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 50 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 5X10
    Kitchen
    • Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 162 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 18X09
    Laundry
    • Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 20 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 5X4
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 340 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 20X17
    Walk in closet
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 25 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 5X5
    Heating
    • Electric, Baseboard
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven
    • Laundry: Washer Hookup, In Unit
    Features
    • Basement: None
    • Common walls with other units/homes: End Unit
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 0
    • Total interior livable area: 2,154 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Leased, Attached, Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 1
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
    Features
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water, Front of Property
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water,Front of Property
    Lot
    • Features: Common Grounds
    Details
    • Parcel number: 17102000681228
    • Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
    • Other equipment: TV-Cable

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Condo
    • Property subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Marble/Granite
    • Foundation: Reinforced Caisson
    • Roof: Rubber
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1985
    Details
    • Builder model: B TIER

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Other
    • Water: Other

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Olympia Centre
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Amenities included: 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
    • Services included: Air Conditioning, Water, Insurance, Doorman, Cable TV, Exercise Facilities, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal
    • HOA fee: $2,179 monthly
    Location
    • Region: Chicago

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $543/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $801,660
    • Annual tax amount: $18,494
    • Date on market: 6/26/2025
    • Listing terms: Cash
    • Ownership: Condo

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/11/2025Sold$1,170,000-2.1%$543/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12394261 Report a problem
    7/24/2025Pending sale$1,195,029$555/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12394261 Report a problem
    7/17/2025Contingent$1,195,029$555/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12394261 Report a problem
    6/26/2025Listed for sale$1,195,029+106%$555/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12394261 Report a problem
    1/16/2025Sold$580,000-17%$269/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    12/24/2024Pending sale$699,000$325/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12182564 Report a problem
    12/2/2024Contingent$699,000$325/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12182564 Report a problem
    11/26/2024Listed for sale$699,000$325/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12182564 Report a problem
    11/14/2024Contingent$699,000$325/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12182564 Report a problem
    10/7/2024Listed for sale$699,000-6.8%$325/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12182564 Report a problem
    9/12/2024Listing removed$750,000$348/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12107601 Report a problem
    9/5/2024Listed for sale$750,000$348/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12107601 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024-- $80,166 -11.9%
    2023$18,494 +2.7%$90,967
    2022$18,007 +2.2%$90,967
    2021$17,623 -12.2%$90,967 -2.4%
    2020$20,072 +2.2%$93,205 -7.9%
    2019$19,641 +1.7%$101,189
    2018$19,310 -4.7%$101,189 +3.8%
    2017$20,266 +6.5%$97,516
    2016$19,031 +9.4%$97,516
    2015$17,389 +24%$97,516 +24.8%
    2014$14,018 +2.1%$78,120
    2013$13,730 +1.2%$78,120
    2012$13,571 +16%$78,120 +5.3%
    2011$11,700 -4.7%$74,223 -4%
    2010$12,282 -6.2%$77,298 -14%
    2009$13,090 -3.2%$89,882 -11%
    2008$13,523 +1.2%$100,981 -2.2%
    2007$13,362 +2.2%$103,222
    2006$13,069 -10.8%$103,222 +6.4%
    2005$14,655 +1.5%$97,005
    2004$14,435 +2.6%$97,005
    2003$14,063 +12%$97,005 +35.3%
    2002$12,553 +5.8%$71,695
    2001$11,870 +6.5%$71,695
    2000$11,146 $71,695 +17.3%
    1999$11,146 $61,131
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Streeterville

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: 299

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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