159 E Walton Place #PH — Chicago, IL 60611
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Chicago, IL 60611

159 E Walton Place #PH

$8,400,000
4 beds · 5 baths · 7,880 sqft
$500,000 below original 109 days on market $122,036/yr taxes
01About this home

Own the pinnacle of Chicago elegance in this 7880 sq ft duplex penthouse, formerly home to Vince Vaughn and the original headquarters of Hugh Hefner's Playboy enterprise. The Palmolive Building is a true Art Deco icon- its historic beacon once lit the skies to guide pilots to Midway Airport and today it shines as one of the most distinguished addresses in the city. This two-story residence is the ultimate blend of heritage and sophistication. the upper level features soaring 14-foot ceilings, timeless wood paneling in the original executive office, now reimagined as a show stopping primary suite with a lavish bathroom, an office, game. room and extensive storage. Downstairs you'll find a massive chef's kitchen, perfect for entertaining, along with formal living and dining rooms and a guest suite with its own bath. A custom temperature-controlled wine room ,part of a meticulous multi-million dollar renovation ,elevates this already extraordinary home. Enjoy three private terraces , a private elevator, two garage spaces , and the impeccable attention of a building staff renowned for best -in-class service. Qualified buyers only please.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$8,400,000
List price
7,880
Square feet
4
Bedrooms
4 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1929
Year built
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$122,036
Annual taxes
Attached Single
Style
109
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Forced AirSep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
Double OvenRangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorHigh End RefrigeratorBar FridgeFreezerWasherDryerDisposalWine Refrigerator
Parking
Heated GarageGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
Construction
Marble/GraniteLimestone
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
H High school
Wells Community Academy Senior H
Chicago, IL
  • Martini Bar 100 ft
  • Coq d'Or 150 ft
  • Palm Court 250 ft
  • Movie Mondays at the Drake’s Palm Court 250 ft
  • Seasons Bar 250 ft
  • Benihana 400 ft
  • Potash Markets - State Street 0.3 mi
  • 7-Eleven 0.3 mi
  • Circle K 0.3 mi
  • Whole Foods Market 0.4 mi
  • Trader Joe's 0.5 mi
  • Gold Coast Market 0.5 mi
  • Lakefront Park 600 ft
  • Eli M. Schulman Playground 0.2 mi
  • Seneca Park 0.2 mi
  • Jane M. Byrne Plaza 0.2 mi
  • Lake Shore Park 0.3 mi
  • Mariano Park 0.3 mi
  • Lavazza 200 ft
  • Starbucks 450 ft
  • Wellness Grub 600 ft
  • Nespresso 600 ft
  • Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafter 600 ft
  • Fusion Poke 700 ft
POI data via Mapbox · OpenStreetMap contributors
06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

Mar 9, 2026
Price reducedThis listing
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
$8,400,000
−$500,000
Jan 8, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
$8,900,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty · Brian Loomis · 773-251-6915
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12541400
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