225 N Columbus Drive #7808 — Chicago, IL 60601
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Chicago, IL 60601

225 N Columbus Drive #7808

$875,000
2 beds · 3 baths · 1,547 sqft
Listed at $875,000 53 days on market $14,871/yr taxes
01About this home

Rarely available high-floor residence at the iconic AQUA Tower, winner of the 2009 Emporis Skyscraper Award and designed by world-renowned architect Jeanne Gang. This sun-filled 78th floor home offers breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Michigan, the Chicago skyline, Navy Pier, and Millennium Park through floor-to-ceiling windows and from the expansive private balcony. This spacious 2-bedroom + den, 2.5-bath residence features a flexible den that can easily function as a third bedroom with a privacy door. The thoughtfully designed interior includes Snaidero cabinetry with custom stainless trim, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, marble mosaic backsplash, and a large pantry closet. Upgrades throughout include 2-inch thick Calcutta marble countertops, Hansgrohe plumbing fixtures, upgraded porcelain tile in the bathrooms, solid core wood doors, beautiful BRAZILIAN CHERRY flooring throughout the main living areas. Bedroom carpet to be replaced before closing. The home also offers generous closet space and in-unit washer and dryer. AQUA offers luxury resort-style living with over two full floors of amenities including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sundeck with cabanas, hot tubs, state-of-the-art fitness center, Pilates studio, running track, basketball court, steam room, sauna, private theater, business center, demonstration kitchen, game and entertainment rooms, and landscaped outdoor spaces. Located in the highly desirable Lakeshore East neighborhood, the building provides direct access to the Chicago Pedway and is just steps from Mariano's, Lakeshore East Park, the lakefront, beaches, restaurants, shopping, and Chicago's most celebrated architecture and cultural attractions. Parking options available for purchase or rent.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$875,000
List price
1,547
Square feet
2
Bedrooms
2 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
2009
Year built
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$14,871
Annual taxes
Attached Single
Style
53
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposal
Parking
DeededAttachedGarage
Construction
GlassConcrete
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle school
E Elementary school
Ogden Elementary
Chicago, IL
📍14 mi🚗36 min
M Middle school
Ogden Elementary
Chicago, IL
📍14 mi🚗36 min
H High school
Wells Preparatory Elementary Sch
Chicago, IL
  • Toro 150 ft
  • THE BAR 150 ft
  • Amuse 400 ft
  • Au Bon Pain 450 ft
  • The Palm Restaurant 500 ft
  • The Living Room 500 ft
  • Bockwinkel's 450 ft
  • Mariano's Fresh Market 550 ft
  • 7-Eleven 0.3 mi
  • 7-Eleven 0.3 mi
  • Whole Foods Market 0.4 mi
  • Circle K 0.4 mi
  • Lakeshore East Park 750 ft
  • Riverwalk East 0.2 mi
  • Millennium Park 0.3 mi
  • Ogden Plaza 0.3 mi
  • Chicago Riverwalk 0.3 mi
  • Cascade Park 0.3 mi
  • Starbucks 300 ft
  • Bake For Me 400 ft
  • Market Chicago 450 ft
  • Dunkin' 750 ft
  • Drunken Bean 0.2 mi
  • Nutella Cafe 0.2 mi
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06History

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

Mar 5, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Nexus Real Estate
$875,000
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Listed by Nexus Real Estate · Raj Khanna
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