$635,000
SOLD JUN 6, 2025

225 N Columbus Dr Unit 7004 Chicago, IL 60601

New East Side Neighborhood
1 Bed
1.5 Baths
1,208 Sq Ft
$1,209/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$526 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • Fitness Center
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • Water Views
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • 4-minute walk to Lakeshore East Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

Nothing more complete in Lakeshore East than Aqua Tower. Truly a full service amenity building with easiest access to the Lakeshore East Park, Mariano's GEMS and Chicago's Underground Pedway. Aqua is a full service high-rise with 120,000 square feet of amenities space including an indoor lap pool, finest gym, basketball court, cardio room, steam, sauna, movie theatre and game rooms. Outdoor lap pool on sundeck, running track, fire pits, various lounge spaces. 24 hour doorstaff. Residence 7004 is the very best, sumptuous one bedroom, one and one half bathroom floor plan within Aqua Tower stretching just over 1,200 square feet plus private terrace featuring unobstructed views of Chicago's skyline, Lake Michigan, and the horizon. Interior features include hardwood floors throughout entire residence, formal entry, in-unit full size stackable washer and dryer, powder room, open kitchen with stainless steel appliances, upgraded 1.25" granite counters, all wood 42" kitchen cabinetry, full height stone backsplash, very accommodating living/dining areas and sectioned office area. Private terrace from living room and floor to ceiling windows. Primary suite with dual vanity, under mount ivory sinks, all wood cabinetry, dressed in floor to ceiling marble, separate walkthrough shower and soaking tub, frameless glass. All closets built out with custom Elfa shelving for hanging and folded clothing storage. Freshly painted. Garage parking and additional storage cage included in the listing price. Residence 7004 is not to be missed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vickie Liu

Baird & Warner License #475134603 Listed on: 04/24/2025

Baird & Warner

Co-Listed By

Nicholas Colagiovanni

Baird & Warner License #475132688

Last Buyer's Agent

Thomas Bezanes

Compass License #471018395

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,183

Year Built

  • Built in 2009

Lot Details

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Additional Parcels

HOA Fees

  • $1,209 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Entry on the 70th floor
  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,208 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Schools

  • Ogden Elementary
  • Wells Community Academy Senior H High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, air conditioning, water, gas, insurance, security, doorman, tv/cable, exercise facilities, pool, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 240 Units
  • Aqua At Lakeshore East Condo Association, Phone Number (312) 233-0225
  • High-Rise Condominium
  • Property managed by First Service Residential
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • 81-Story Property

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Sundeck
  • Common Area
  • Party Room
  • Elevator
  • Package Room
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Community Indoor Pool

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,183

Year Built

Built in 2009

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,209 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 70
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Year Built: 2009
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 81

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 1208
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors
  • Room Type: Office
  • Stories Total: 81
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Glass, Concrete
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds, Landscaped
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 1209
  • Association Amenities: Door Person, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, Health Club, Party Room, Sundeck, Indoor Pool, Pool, Receiving Room, Security Door Lock(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: First Service Residential
  • Management Contact Name: Aqua at Lakeshore East Condo
  • Management Phone: 312-233-0225

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Ogden Elementary
  • High School: Wells Community Academy Senior H
  • Middle/Junior School: Ogden Elementary

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12183.33
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 240

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2025
Closed on
May 28, 2025
Sold by
Chang Amy
Bought by
Dc Okeefe And Jl Okeefe Joint Living Trust and Okeefe
Seller's Agent
Vickie Liu
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Bezanes
Compass
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$635,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$64,000
-9.16%
Views
5
Current Estimated Value
$670,359

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$35,359
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.45%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $635,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Sold $635,000 -9.2% $526 / Sq Ft
05/02/2025 05/02/25 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2025 04/24/25 For Sale $699,000 -- $579 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $11,333 $57,157 $7,921 $49,236
2023 $11,009 $59,680 $6,385 $53,295
2022 $11,009 $59,680 $6,385 $53,295
2021 $11,740 $64,378 $6,384 $57,994
2020 $12,989 $63,893 $5,786 $58,107
2019 $12,741 $69,588 $5,786 $63,802
2018 $8,474 $69,588 $5,786 $63,802
2017 $9,074 $54,445 $4,788 $49,657
2016 $9,352 $54,445 $4,788 $49,657
2015 $8,988 $54,445 $4,788 $49,657
2014 $8,910 $52,428 $7,763 $44,665
2013 $9,535 $52,428 $7,763 $44,665
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12323847

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 17-10-318-076-1171