NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Olympia Centre 161 E Chicago Ave Unit 53H Floor 53 Chicago, IL 60611

Magnificent Mile Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $623,166 - $675,000

1 Bed
1.5 Baths
1,456 Sq Ft
1985 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 22, 2025

Last sale price $625,000 $429 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,871 / mo

54 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • 5-minute walk to Chicago Avenue Station (Red Line)
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Fitness Center
  • Marble Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Seneca Park

About This Home

As of September 2025

A world class pied a terre on the Magnificent Mile. Sumptuous finishes, curated furnishings, and mindful security. You are greeted by a textured foyer that leads you to main living room that is framed by the incredible city views offering a backdrop of the blue lake and the stunning architecture of the city. This high fashion one bedroom offers a masterful use of scale and dramatic details such as a soft white cashmere covered living room walls - providing the most wonderful feeling of coziness and tranquility. The kitchen has high stylized cabinetry and hand selected stone countertops and back splash. High gloss black lacquered doors, fluted walls offer texture and interest, designer wall coverings and select lighting provides a one-of-a-kind home. The primary bedroom is restful with upholstered walls, and highly individual furnishes of old and new pieces that make this your sanctuary. The amenities of this full-service, luxury high rise include an indoor pool and spa, fitness rooms, entertaining room, outdoor deck, 24-hr door staff, concierge, and onsite garage parking.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carrie McCormick

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475123706 Listed on: 01/30/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Carrie McCormick

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475123706 Listed on: 01/30/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,610

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

HOA Fees

  • $1,387 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Leased Parking
  • Heated Garage

Home Design

  • Entry on the 53rd floor
  • Rubber Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Marble or Granite Building Materials

Interior Spaces

  • 1,456 Sq Ft Home
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage Room
  • Gallery

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Radiant Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, electricity, insurance, tv/cable, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal, internet
  • 292 Units
  • Unissa Khan Association, Phone Number (312) 751-8174
  • High-Rise Community
  • Olympia Centre Subdivision
  • Property managed by First Service Residential
  • 63-Story Property

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Valet Parking
  • Sundeck
  • Party Room
  • Coin Laundry
  • Elevator
  • Service Elevator
  • Package Room
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 30 lbs
  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Pet Size Limit
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,610

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$1,387 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 53
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Subdivision Name: Olympia Centre
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 63

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 1456
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Fire Sprinklers, CO Detectors
  • Room Type: Foyer, Storage, Gallery
  • Stories Total: 63
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Marble/Granite
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Heated Garage, On Site, Leased, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Electric, Radiant, Indv Controls
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit
  • Association Fee: 1387
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Coin Laundry, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, Health Club, On Site Manager/Engineer, Party Room, Sundeck, Indoor Pool, Receiving Room, Sauna, Service Elevator(s), Valet/Cleaner, Spa/Hot Tub
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager On-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: First Service Residential
  • Management Contact Name: Unissa Khan
  • Management Phone: 312-751-8174

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Electricity, Insurance, TV/Cable, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Internet

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Lease Amount: 355
  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 30

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12609.54
  • Tax Year: 2023

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 292

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2025
Closed on
Sep 11, 2025
Sold by
Michael Anthony and Enlow Darlene
Bought by
Loureiro Karl Robert and Loureiro Kribs
Seller's Agent
Carrie McCormick
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Carrie McCormick
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$725,000
Sold Price
$625,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-13.79%
Views
46
Current Estimated Value
$643,042

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$18,042
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.70%
Original Mortgage
$468,750
Interest Rate
8.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2023
Sold by
Michael Anthony
Bought by
Michael Anthony and Enlow Darlene

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 8, 2019
Closed on
Aug 27, 2019
Sold by
Jonashill Llc
Bought by
Michael Anthony
Seller's Agent
Mark Markarian
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Genie Birch
Genie Birch Realty PLLC
List Price
$565,000
Sold Price
$545,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.53%
Original Mortgage
$463,250
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2010
Sold by
Hill Roger G
Bought by
Jonashill Llc
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Loureiro Karl Robert $625,000 Citywide Title
Michael Anthony -- None Listed On Document
Michael Anthony $545,000 Old Republic Title
Jonashill Llc -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Loureiro Karl Robert $468,750
Previous Owner Michael Anthony $463,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/22/2025 09/22/25 Sold $625,000 -10.6% $429 / Sq Ft
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Price Changed $699,000 -3.6% $480 / Sq Ft
01/30/2025 01/30/25 For Sale $725,000 +33.0% $498 / Sq Ft
09/27/2019 09/27/19 Sold $545,000 -3.5% $374 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/14/2019 06/14/19 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2019 05/08/19 For Sale $565,000 -- $388 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $12,610 $56,006 $2,041 $53,965
2024 $12,610 $56,006 $2,041 $53,965
2023 $12,271 $63,080 $1,672 $61,408
2022 $12,271 $63,080 $1,672 $61,408
2021 $12,015 $63,079 $1,671 $61,408
2020 $14,505 $65,114 $1,269 $63,845
2019 $14,203 $70,692 $1,269 $69,423
2018 $13,964 $70,692 $1,269 $69,423
2017 $14,666 $68,127 $1,081 $67,046
2016 $13,645 $68,127 $1,081 $67,046
2015 $12,484 $68,127 $1,081 $67,046
2014 $10,126 $54,576 $846 $53,730
2013 $9,926 $54,576 $846 $53,730
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carrie McCormick

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Carrie McCormick

    @ Properties

    (312) 961-4612

    32 in this area

    709 Total Sales

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Mark Markarian

    Baird Warner

    (312) 342-1531

    10 Total Sales

    Mark Markarian
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  • Genie Birch

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Genie Birch

    Genie Birch Realty PLLC

    (312) 524-5245

    13 Total Sales

    Genie Birch
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About Olympia Centre

Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12280905

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 17-10-200-068-1234

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60611 Magnificent Mile

161 E Chicago Ave Unit 53H, Chicago, IL

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