161 Chicago Avenue — Chicago, IL 60611
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Chicago, IL 60611

161 Chicago Avenue

$715,000
2 beds · 3 baths · 1,820 sqft
Listed at $715,000 209 days on market $14,149/yr taxes
01About this home

Gorgeous, sweeping views of Lake Michigan and the city skyline from sunrise to sunset through an abundance of oversized windows! This elegant & sophisticated home is beautifully appointed and offers the ideal floor plan. From the gracious entry foyer, your eyes are drawn to the spectacular views as you walk through to the large living and dining rooms. The kitchen features updated, stainless steel appliances, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, and stone countertops. Spacious master suite with excellent custom outfitted closets, and a nicely appointed bathroom featuring a large, double vanity, walk-in shower, and jetted tub. The spacious guest bedroom and bathroom are situated at the opposite side of the home. Powder room tucked away from the main living. Side-by-side laundry, incredible storage, and closet space. In unit humidification. Building amenities offer every luxury you could ask for! Indoor lap pool, fitness, top floor deck with breathtaking views, attentive door staff and concierge, and attached parking. All this just steps from the heart of the best shopping and dining and the glorious lakefront! And oh, those incredible views!

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$715,000
List price
1,820
Square feet
2
Bedrooms
2 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1984
Year built
Lot size
1
Garage spaces
$14,149
Annual taxes
Attached Single
Style
209
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Electric
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
MicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorHigh End RefrigeratorFreezerWasherDryerDisposalCooktopOvenRange HoodHumidifier
Parking
Garage Door OpenerHeated GarageLeasedAttachedGarage
Construction
Marble/Granite
Equipment
TV-CableFire Sprinklers
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle school
E Elementary school
Ogden International
Chicago, IL
📍1.8 mi🚗5 min🚶44 min
M Middle school
Ogden International
Chicago, IL
📍1.8 mi🚗5 min🚶44 min
H High school
Wells Community Academy Senior H
Chicago, IL
  • Gino's East 150 ft
  • Mariposa 150 ft
  • RL 400 ft
  • The Windsor 450 ft
  • Shanghai Terrace 450 ft
  • The Lobby 500 ft
  • 7-Eleven 850 ft
  • Trader Joe's 0.2 mi
  • Whole Foods Market 0.3 mi
  • 7-Eleven 0.3 mi
  • Circle K 0.3 mi
  • Potash Markets - State Street 0.3 mi
  • Eli M. Schulman Playground 400 ft
  • Seneca Park 450 ft
  • Jane M. Byrne Plaza 450 ft
  • Lake Shore Park 0.2 mi
  • Chicago + State Park 0.2 mi
  • Lakefront Park 0.4 mi
  • Sky Café 400 ft
  • The Peninsula Traditional Afternoon Tea 450 ft
  • La Colombe Cafe at the Ritz Carlton 600 ft
  • Stan's Donuts & Coffee 650 ft
  • Fusion Poke 650 ft
  • Argo Tea 650 ft
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06History

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

Sep 29, 2025
Listed for saleThis listing
Compass
$715,000
Sep 18, 2007
Sold
Baird & Warner · 20 days on market
$950,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Compass · Debra Dobbs · 312-307-4909
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