$1,195,029
161 E CHICAGO Avenue #53B
Chicago, IL, 60611
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.
Property Details
Price:
$1,195,029
MLS #:
MRD12394261
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
3
Address:
161 E CHICAGO Avenue #53B
Type:
Condo
Subdivision:
Olympia Centre
Neighborhood:
CHI – Near North Side
City:
Chicago
Listed Date:
Jun 26, 2025
State:
IL
Finished Sq Ft:
2,154
ZIP:
60611
Year Built:
1985
Schools
School District:
299
Interior
Appliances
Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Electric, Baseboard
Laundry Features
Washer Hookup, In Unit
Exterior
Association 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
Construction Materials
Marble/ Granite
Parking Features
Garage Door Opener, On Site, Leased, Attached, Garage
Parking Spots
1
Roof
Rubber
Financial
HOA Fee
$2,179
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Includes
Air Conditioning, Water, Insurance, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal
Tax Year
2023
Taxes
$18,494
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Chicago, IL
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