For Sale: 161 E Chicago Avenue #44A, Chicago, IL 60611. 3-bedroom 2.5-bath, 1985 NEAR NORTH SIDE $1,750,000 begin new search
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Overview

Step into a thoroughly reimagined and beautifully renovated 3-bedroom 2.5-bath residence at the prestigious Olympia Centre. This gorgeous home offers sweeping lakefront, skyline and park views. The full renovation, completed one year ago, features an updated kitchen with quartzite countertops, an induction cooktop, custom designer lighting, and an adjacent custom built-in bar space with dual wine refrigerators. The primary suite showcases stunning views, a custom built large walk-in closet, and a fully remodeled spa-like bathroom with marble floors and walls, quartzite counters, custom cabinetry, and an oversized glass shower. Two additional bedrooms are generously proportioned, with one thoughtfully configured as a soundproof media room. Details such as wide-plank oak floors, gallery walls, 9-foot custom oak doors, Lutron lighting and automated window treatments highlight the home's meticulous attention to detail. Residents enjoy full-service amenities, including a spa-like indoor pool, fitness center, and the renowned Olympia staff. Steps from the lakefront, Michigan Avenue's premier shopping and dining, and the MCA's seasonal farmer's market-and with unobstructed views of Navy Pier fireworks-this home offers a rare combination of style, sophistication, and lifestyle.

Address 161 E Chicago Avenue

Unit# 44A


Chicago, IL 60611
Listing Status ACTIVE
Asking Price $1,750,000
On Market Date $1,750,000 @ Sep 8, 2026
Original Entry Sep 8, 2026
Rooms
Breakfast Room, Foyer, Gallery, Walk In Closet
Square Footage Not Disclosed
Flooring Hardwood
Bedrooms 3
Full Bathrooms 2
Half Baths 1
Location
Directions Chicago Avenue, east of Michigan Avenue
Neighborhood NEAR NORTH SIDE
School District Not Listed
Ownership
Property Type Condo
Assessment $2,640
HOA Amenities Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Coin Laundry, Elevator in Residence, Exercise Room, Storage, Health Club, On Site Manager/Engineer, Party Room, Sundeck, Indoor Pool, Receiving Room, Sauna, Security Door Lock(s), Service Elevator(s), Valet/Cleaner, Spa/Hot Tub
Listing History
Timeline Notes
Sep 8, 2026Listed for $1,750,000 #MRD12751115
Public Records
County Cook
Tax PIN 17102000681155
Property Tax $18,100 for the year 2025
Lake Michigan Distance 0.3 miles
Exterior
Style Attached Single
Material Not Listed
Lot Size COMMON
Fencing Not Listed
Topography Not Listed
Entry Steps 44
Swimming Pool Not Listed
Parking
Garage Door Opener
Heated Garage
Yes
Leased
Attached
Garage
Total Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
Non-Garage Spaces: 0 -
View Not Listed
Features
Year Built 1985
Laundry Location Washer Hookup,In Unit,Laundry Closet
Elevator Not Listed
Cooling Central Air
Heating Electric
Sewer/Septic Public Sewer
Fireplaces Not Listed
Interior Features Dry Bar, Theatre Room, Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Doorman
Additional Parcels No
Appliances Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Appliances No
Assessments No
Association No
Association Fee 2 0
Association Fee Frequency Monthly
Attached Garage No
Basement None
Below Grade Finished Area 0
Carport Spaces 0
Cooling No
Heating No
High School District 299
Land Lease No
Laundry No
Living Area Source Not Reported
Lot Features Common Grounds
Main Level Bathrooms 0
Main Level Bedrooms 0
New Construction No
Number Of Units Total 0
Number Remotes 0
Parking No
Patio No
Pool Private No
Property Attached No
Sprinklers No
View No
Well Depth 0
Well Gallons Per Minute 0
Well Pump Horsepower 0
Well Report No
Window Features Drapes
Monthly Payment Calculator
Listing Source
Platform MRED
AOR
MLS Number MRD12751115
Courtesy of Baird & Warner