161 E Chicago Ave. #26G

in Olympia Centre
$435,000 Active · 7 days on market
1
beds
1
baths
926
sq ft
$470
per sq ft

About this unit

This is one of the largest 1 bed / 1 bath condos at Olympia Centre! The tapered wide base of this building allows floor 26 to have a deeper floor plate when compared with higher "G" tier units. This home is the perfect pied-a-terre for a weekend get-away, busy professional, or university student. Nicely updated throughout by the current owner and barely lived in. Kitchen has an upgraded limestone backsplash, newer Sub-Zero fridge and updated limestone style floors that span into the entry hallway. The bright and large open Living / Dining room has massive protruding windows with deep marble-top window stools and showcase amazing north views up Lake Shore Drive with lake views between dramatic and iconic skyscrapers. Beautifully updated hardwood flooring flows throughout this space and the bedroom. The spacious bedroom easily fits a king size bed and features dual, professionally built-out, walk-in closets. The Carrara marble bathroom has a temperature-controlled jet tub / shower combo and glass sliders. A separate large laundry room has extra space for your kitchen back-stock and coat closet essentials. Custom lighting, roller shades, and freshly painted throughout. There's an additional separate storage room on the same floor as unit! Full amenity building with indoor pool, sauna, 2 fitness rooms, amazing sun deck, party room, dry cleaners, and 24/7 door staff. Rental and hourly guest garage parking on-site. Pet friendly. Located in a spectacular, A+ location with Michigan Ave. at the corner! Prime shopping, restaurants, museums, lake front, and more. Wow!

Amenities

Shared amenities included with the building.

  • 24/7 Front Desk
  • Fitness Center
  • Pool
  • Sauna/Steam Room

Property details

The facts that decide a tour — straight from MRED.

Monthly costs
HOA$918 / mo
HOA includesHeat, Air Conditioning, Water, Insurance, Security, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Internet
Annual tax$5,965 (2024)
Rules & parking
ParkingAsphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Yes, Leased, Attached, Garage
PetsCats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit

What it costs each month

Live estimate. Tax based on Cook County 2024 effective rate. HOA pulled from the listing.

$435,000
$
20%$87,000
6.85%
30 years
Principal & interest$2,280 / mo
HOA$918 / mo
Property tax (est.)$497 / mo
All-in monthly$3,695

Estimate. Real rate depends on your lender, credit, and reserves. We'll connect you to a Chicago-based broker once you tour.

Listing history

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Aug 20, 2026 Listed for sale $435,000current

About Olympia Centre

A look at the building this unit is in.

Olympia Centre— Olympia Centre

River North condo · 63 floors · built 1985
9 for sale · 0 for rent
For sale from $420K
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Similar units in this building

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Recently sold in this building

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Listed by Michael Shenfeld · Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty · MLS #MRD12718444 · MRED
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