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.
Pending
$1,195,029
161 E Chicago Ave APT 53B, Chicago, IL 60611
2beds
2,154sqft
Est.:
Condominium, Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$555/sqft
$2,179/mo HOA
What's special
Indoor lap poolLarge islandHome officeFrench door refrigeratorCustom gold hardwareAbundance of kitchen storageWall mounted plumbing
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Listing updated: July 24, 2025 at 02:34pm
Listing courtesy of:
Nicholas Colagiovanni 312-640-7010,
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12394261

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Room, Walk In Closet, Gallery
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X11
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 50 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 162 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X09
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 20 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X4
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X17
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X5
Heating
- Electric, Baseboard
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- Basement: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: End Unit
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,154 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Leased, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Front of Property
- Water view: Water,Front of Property
Lot
- Features: Common Grounds
Details
- Parcel number: 17102000681228
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: TV-Cable
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Marble/Granite
- Foundation: Reinforced Caisson
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Details
- Builder model: B TIER
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Other
- Water: Other
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Olympia Centre
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: 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
- Services included: Air Conditioning, Water, Insurance, Doorman, Cable TV, Exercise Facilities, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $2,179 monthly
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $555/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $909,670
- Annual tax amount: $18,494
- Date on market: 6/26/2025
- Ownership: Condo
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