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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 161 E Chicago Ave #53B
General
- Sold For: $1,170,000
- HOA FEE: $2,179/month
- Taxes: $18,494 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Condo
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12394261
- Added to Site: 204 day(s) ago
Interior
- Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High-End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: 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
- Equipment: Cable TV
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Leased, Attached, Garage
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: CHI - Near North Side
- County: Cook
- Subdivision: Olympia Centre
- Driving Directions: ON CHICAGO AVE JUST EAST OF MICHIGAN AVE.
School Information
- School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Air Conditioning, Water, Insurance, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit, / 30lbs.
- Mgmt. Company: First Service Residential
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Electric, Baseboard
Utilities
- Water: Other
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Condo
- Construction: Marble/Granite
- Exterior Const.: Marble/Granite
- Basement Desc.: None
- Foundation: Reinforced Caisson
- Roof: Rubber
- Common Walls: End Unit
- Entry Floor Number: 53
- Stories/Levels: 64
- Square Feet: 2,154
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1985
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 292
Manufactured Home
- Model: B TIER
Lot Features
- Lot Dimensions: COMMON
- Lot Features: Common Grounds
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Front View: Front of Property
Financial Considerations
- Lease Price: $365
- Association Fee: $2,179
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1985
- Tax Amount: $18,494
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Condo
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 17102000681228
Listed by Baird & Warner
Sold by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
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Schools
Schools serving 161 E Chicago Ave #53B
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ogden Elementary School 24 West Walton Street, Chicago, IL 60610 | K-8 | 0.4 mi |
Wells Community Academy High School 936 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622 | 9-11 | 2.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 161 E Chicago Ave #53B
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/11/2025
Sold
$1,170,000
-2.09%
MLS
6/26/2025
Listed
$1,195,029
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
161 E Chicago Avenue #53B, Chicago, IL 60611 (MLS# 12394261) is a Condo property that was sold at $1,170,000 on August 11, 2025. Want to learn more about 161 E Chicago Avenue #53B? Do you have questions about finding other Condo real estate for sale in Near North Side? You can browse all Near North Side real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

