$649,900
$25K PRICE DROP

225 N Columbus Dr Unit 6204 Chicago, IL 60601

New East Side Neighborhood

Estimated payment $5,752/month

Total Views 4,068
1 Bed
1.5 Baths
1,210 Sq Ft
$537 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • Wood Flooring
  • Community Indoor Pool
  • Fitness Center
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • 4-minute walk to Lakeshore East Park

About This Home

Sitting 62 floors above the city in Aqua, this oversized one-bedroom plus den offers panoramic north, east, and west views with a massive 37-by-7-foot private balcony. The layout includes 1,210 square feet of well-designed space with floor-to-ceiling windows, walnut hardwood floors, solid-core wood doors, and updated lighting throughout. The den works well as a home office or guest space. The kitchen features 42-inch Snaidero Italian cabinetry and stainless appliances. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet with custom built-ins, and the bathroom has been extensively updated. Additional highlights include in-unit laundry and a large storage closet. Aqua offers full-service living with indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs, a fitness center, Pilates studio, theater, herb garden, business center, and 24-hour door staff. Monthly assessments include nearly all utilities and services. Parking is available for rent. Located in Lakeshore East near the Riverwalk, Millennium Park, and the lakefront. Easy access to dining, transit, and downtown offices. A rare opportunity to live this high in the sky.

Listing Agent

David Greene

Compass License #471009749 Listed on: 05/15/2025

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,421

Year Built

  • Built in 2009

HOA Fees

  • $1,176 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,210 Sq Ft Home
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, air conditioning, water, gas, insurance, doorman, tv/cable, clubhouse, exercise facilities, pool, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger
  • 264 Units
  • Cathy Lewandowski Association, Phone Number (312) 233-0225
  • Property managed by Community Specialists
  • 82-Story Property

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Sundeck
  • Party Room
  • Service Elevator
  • Package Room
  • Community Storage Space
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Community Indoor Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Park
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets
  • 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

$12,421

Year Built

Built in 2009

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,176 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 62
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 2009
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 82

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Storage
  • LivingArea: 1210
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Fire Sprinklers, CO Detectors
  • Room Type: Den
  • Stories Total: 82
  • Window Features: Screens
  • 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
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Glass, Concrete
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • List Price: 649900
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: On Site, Leased, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit
  • Association Fee: 1176
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, Health Club, On Site Manager/Engineer, Park, Party Room, Sundeck, Indoor Pool, Pool, Receiving Room, Service Elevator(s), Spa/Hot Tub
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager On-site,Monday through Friday
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Community Specialists
  • Management Contact Name: Cathy Lewandowski
  • Management Phone: 312-233-0225

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, Gas, Insurance, Doorman, TV/Cable, Clubhouse, Exercise Facilities, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: CONDO
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Lease Amount: 300
  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12421
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 264

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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
2024 $12,421 $56,743 $7,864 $48,879
2023 $12,109 $58,874 $6,339 $52,535
2022 $12,109 $58,874 $6,339 $52,535
2021 $12,771 $63,508 $6,338 $57,170
2020 $14,130 $63,430 $5,744 $57,686
2019 $13,880 $69,083 $5,744 $63,339
2018 $13,646 $69,083 $5,744 $63,339
2017 $11,636 $54,051 $4,754 $49,297
2016 $10,826 $54,051 $4,754 $49,297
2015 $9,905 $54,051 $4,754 $49,297
2014 $9,657 $52,048 $7,707 $44,341
2013 $9,466 $52,048 $7,707 $44,341
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/22/2025 07/22/25 Price Changed $649,900 -3.7% $537 / Sq Ft
05/15/2025 05/15/25 For Sale $675,000 -- $558 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $642,000 Near North National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $513,600 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12365855

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 17-10-318-076-1100