225 N Columbus Drive, #8006
Chicago, IL 60601
$2,500,000
Penthouse Level-Outdoor Space: Experience breathtaking views of the lake and city from an 80th-floor penthouse in Chicago's iconic Aqua Tower. Designed by award-winning architect Jeanne Gang, the building features distinctive, gently rippling balconies that give the skyscraper its signature sculptural form. This deluxe penthouse in Chicago's Lakeshore East - New Eastside rises to the 80th floor, offering breathtaking, unobstructed views from a wrap-around balcony accessible from every room. Thoughtfully designed through the combination of two units, it showcases stunning South and East exposures. Floor-to-ceiling windows paired with 11-foot ceilings create a mesmerizing sense of space throughout this 3,500-square-foot residence, enhanced by 133 linear feet of balcony overlooking the city of Chicago and Lake Michigan in an ideal SE corner, almost 1/4 of the entire top floor. Interior: Sliding glass and screened doors lead from every room to the balcony. The home offers graciously sized rooms, including four bedrooms and three baths. Two bedrooms have been skillfully retrofitted-one into a fully equipped in-unit gym featuring a dry sauna, and the other into an office/library. The kitchen is appointed with custom cabinetry, premium granite, and top-tier appliances from Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Miele. The Primary Bedroom Suite includes an oversized Jacuzzi spa tub, separate walk-in shower, private lavatory, and an expansive, custom room-sized closet. A private ensuite guest wing features its own entrance, accessible both from inside and ...
+ Read More| Listing Id: | 12770329 |
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| List Price: | $2,500,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Type: | Attached Single |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 4 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 3 |
| Living Area: | 3,437 |
| Parking On Site: | Yes |
| Association Fee: | $3,986 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $38,745 |
| City: | Chicago |
| County Or Parish: | Cook |
| Postal Code: | 60601 |
| Year Built: | 2009 |
| Additional Parcels?: | Yes |
| Association Amenities: | Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Elevator in Residence, Exercise Room, Storage, Health Club, On Site Manager/Engineer, Park, Party Room, Sundeck, Indoor Pool, Pool, Receiving Room, Restaurant, Service Elevator(s) |
| Association Fee Frequency: | Monthly |
| Association Fee Includes: | Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, Gas, Parking, Insurance, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Internet |
| Basement: | false |
| Basement: | None |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 3 |
| Bedrooms Possible: | 4 |
| Construction Materials: | Glass, Concrete |
| Cooling: | Central Air, Zoned |
| Directions: | On Upper Columbus, South of Upper Wacker, North of Upper Randolph |
| Electric: | Circuit Breakers |
| Elementary School District: | 299 |
| Exterior Features: | Balcony |
| Flooring: | Hardwood |
| Garage Spaces: | 1 |
| Heating: | Natural Gas |
| High School District: | 299 |
| Interior Features: | Sauna, Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s) |
| Laundry Features: | In Unit, Sink |
| Living Area Source: | Plans |
| Lot Size Dimensions: | COMMON |
| Middle Or Junior School District: | 299 |
| MLS Area Major: | Chi - Loop |
| Age: | 16-20 Years |
| Agent Owned/Interest (Y/N): | No |
| Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: | 0 |
| Built Before 1978 (Y/N): | No |
| Bath Amenities: | Separate Shower |
| Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): | No |
| For Investors, Can Owner Rent Unit? (Y/N): | Yes |
| Corporate Limits: | Chicago |
| # Of Days For Bd Apprvl: | 30 |
| Disability Access And/Or Equipped: | No |
| East: | 301 |
| General Information: | Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access, Non-Smoking Building |
| Master Association Fee: | No |
| Management Company: | First Service Residential |
| Management Contact Name: | Cathy Lewandowski |
| Management Phone: | 312-233-0225 |
| Master Association Fee Frequency: | Not Required |
| Market Code: | Active |
| Management: | Manager On-site |
| Max Pet Weight: | 999 |
| North: | 225 |
| Pets Allowed (Y/N): | Yes |
| Rebuilt (Y/N): | No |
| Rehab (Y/N): | No |
| Offered For Sale Or Rent: | No |
| Special Assessments: | N |
| Is Parking Included In Price: | Yes |
| Special Service Area: | N |
| Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: | 0 |
| Total Sq Ft: | 0 |
| Type Attached: | Condo |
| Tax Exemptions: | None |
| Update Date: | 2026-10-02T05:05:29 |
| Window Features: | Screens |
| Original List Price: | $2,500,000 |
| Ownership: | Condo |
| Parcel Number: | 17103180761258 |
| Parking Features: | Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage |
| Parking Total: | 1 |
| Pets Allowed: | Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit |
| Possession: | Closing, Immediate |
| Rooms Total: | 7 |
| Room Type: | Foyer, Walk In Closet, Gallery |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Special Listing Conditions: | None |
| State Or Province: | IL |
| Stories Total: | 80 |
| Tax Year: | 2024 |
| Township: | Lake |
| Water Source: | Lake Michigan |
| Exposure: | South, East |
| Actual Status: | Active |
| Water View: | Back of Property, Front of Property, Side(s) of Property |
| Additional Parcels Description: | 17103180761332 |
| Entry Level: | 80 |
| View: | Water |
| Common Walls: | End Unit |
| Water View Yn: | Yes |
| Total # Units In Building: | 263 |
| Total # Units In Building: | 263 |
Listing Courtesy of: Eldorrado Chicago Real Estate
Listing Agent: Alexis Eldorrado
312-401-9100
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