Set inside the boutique Handelsman Lofts-a 1908 building converted to just 12 condos-this 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath loft in River West pairs soaring 12-foot ceilings with oversized west-facing windows that pour natural light across an open floor plan. Inside, the living and dining areas share one expansive great room anchored by a fireplace framed by custom floor-to-ceiling built-in bookshelves, with warm oak hardwood floors refinished in 2026. The kitchen was remodeled in 2018 with quartz countertops, a center island with seating, and a full stainless steel Samsung appliance package, and the dining area holds a 10-seat table with room to spare for a work-from-home setup. A full bath finished with marble counters plus a separate half bath make the layout easy to entertain in, and the updates run deep: a new Lennox furnace with whole-home humidifier (2024), a replaced window bay (2025), Rheem water heater (2018), in-unit laundry, smart thermostat, and a water filtration system. Handelsman Lofts is an elevator building with a shared rooftop sundeck overlooking the city skyline-imagine summer evenings up there with the lights across the river. Garage parking and basement storage are included, and the well-run self-managed association keeps a low monthly assessment that covers cable, internet, Wi-Fi, water, parking, and exterior maintenance. Located in the heart of River West, you're minutes from the Chicago Blue Line and the 66, 8, and 56 bus routes, five minutes from Eckhart Park, and moments from the I-90/94 on-ramp-loft-style living with character, light, and an unbeatable commute.
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$340,000
809 N Racine Ave Unit 204, Chicago, IL 60642
1beds
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Condominium, Single Family Residence
Built in 1902
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$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$359/mo HOA
What's special
Garage parkingSeparate half bathCenter island with seatingIn-unit laundrySmart thermostatOpen floor planWater filtration system
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Listed by:
Grigory Pekarsky 773-645-4455,
Vesta Preferred LLC,
Joanna Kalinowska 847-668-8698,
Vesta Preferred LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12679817
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X17
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 9 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3X3
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 374 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X22
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet
Features
- Storage, Built-in Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Roof Deck, Deck
Details
- Additional parcels included: 17054150311036
- Parcel number: 17054150311007
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1902
- Major remodel year: 2019
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Elevator in Residence, Storage, Sundeck, Security Door Lock(s), Service Elevator(s)
- Services included: Water, Insurance, Cable TV, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $359 monthly
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $314,880
- Annual tax amount: $7,728
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
- Ownership: Condo
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $340,000+11.5% |
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| 1/18/2022 | Sold | $305,000+3.4% |
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| 12/12/2021 | Contingent | $295,000 |
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| 10/21/2021 | Price change | $295,000-4.8% |
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| 10/1/2021 | Price change | $310,000-3.1% |
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| 9/7/2021 | Listed for sale | $320,000+7% |
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| 9/7/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/22/2021 | Price change | $299,000-5.1% |
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| 6/3/2021 | Price change | $315,000-2.8% |
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| 4/28/2021 | Listed for sale | $324,000 |
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| 4/26/2021 | Contingent | $324,000 |
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| 4/6/2021 | Price change | $324,000-6.1% |
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| 3/24/2021 | Price change | $345,000-4.2% |
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| 2/3/2021 | Listed for sale | $360,000 |
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| 1/29/2021 | Contingent | $360,000 |
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| 12/18/2020 | Price change | $360,000-4% |
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| 12/3/2020 | Price change | $375,000-3.6% |
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| 10/5/2020 | Listed for sale | $389,000+140.1% |
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| 3/2/1999 | Sold | $162,000+18.2% |
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| 7/10/1995 | Sold | $137,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $31,488 +11.3% |
| 2023 | $5,506 -9.1% | $28,297 |
| 2022 | $6,060 +2.3% | $28,297 |
| 2021 | $5,923 +20.6% | $28,297 +34.6% |
| 2020 | $4,911 +0.7% | $21,022 -9.2% |
| 2019 | $4,876 +1.5% | $23,151 |
| 2018 | $4,802 -17.5% | $23,151 -9.8% |
| 2017 | $5,821 +7.4% | $25,659 |
| 2016 | $5,419 +8.5% | $25,659 |
| 2015 | $4,994 +0.6% | $25,659 +2.2% |
| 2014 | $4,963 +1.7% | $25,115 |
| 2013 | $4,882 +2.9% | $25,115 |
| 2012 | $4,744 +401.5% | $25,115 +361.1% |
| 2011 | $946 +1.7% | $5,447 |
| 2010 | $930 +3.8% | $5,447 |
| 2009 | $896 +149.3% | $5,447 +129.6% |
| 2008 | $359 +2.6% | $2,372 |
| 2007 | $350 -1.3% | $2,372 |
| 2006 | $355 -86.4% | $2,372 -86.1% |
| 2005 | $2,619 -10.2% | $17,077 |
| 2004 | $2,917 +8% | $17,077 |
| 2003 | $2,702 -3.7% | $17,077 +9.3% |
| 2002 | $2,806 +3.7% | $15,618 |
| 2001 | $2,705 +20.3% | $15,618 |
| 2000 | $2,249 -0.7% | $15,618 +33.4% |
| 1999 | $2,264 | $11,705 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: River West
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Ogden Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 1/10Wells Community Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 299
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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Chicago
- 60642
- River West
- 809 N Racine Ave Unit 204
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