Penthouse Condos in Chicago for Every Budget
Starting around $400,000 and going upwards of $5 million, penthouse units and condos in Chicago are available in a wide budget range, going from top-floor homes in unique vintage buildings to the ultra-luxury condos high above the city.
In my nearly 25 years working in Chicago real estate, I’ve come across countless buyers who are interested in what many consider to be the crème de la crème of condo living: the penthouse unit.
But not all penthouses are created equal, especially in Chicago where the type of unit, price and layout can vary greatly from building to building. But some of the city’s best neighborhoods are ideal locations to find a penthouse unit, including Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Downtwn, Streeterville, Gold Coast and Bucktown. These coveted neighborhoods can have penthouse units that range anywhere from $550,000 to more than $5 million.*
DIFFERENT TYPES OF PENTHOUSES YOU’LL FIND IN CHICAGO:
Chicago Penthouses in a 3- or 4-Flat
Typical square footage: 1,300 to 1,600 square feet
Lot size: 25 x 125 feet
A three- or four-flat building typically offer the standard penthouse, and its usually the most expensive in the building. It might come with roof rights or a private roofdeck that can be accessed through the penthouse or a common hallway.
Wide-lot 3- or 4-Flat
Typical square footage: 1,600 square feet
Typical lot size: 37.5 feet wide
A wide lot means more horizontal space. Condos—and penthouses—in these buildings feel bigger and typically have the highest resale value when compared to other types of Chicago condos. These units also often boast features like high ceilings and outdoor space.
6- to 8-Flat
Typical square footage: 1,600 to 1,800 square feet
Typical lot size: 50 feet x 125 feet
The position of a building like this allows for lavish space and often a private roof deck, making it one of the most coveted condo types. Penthouses in a 6- to 8-flat might expand the entire floor of a building. The expansive horizontal space in a penthouse often equals better resale value than properties located on the lower floors of the same building.
Chicago Penthouses in a 3- or 4-Flat
Typical square footage: 1,300 to 1,600 square feet
Lot size: 25 x 125 feet
A three- or four-flat building typically offer the standard penthouse, and its usually the most expensive in the building. It might come with roof rights or a private roofdeck that can be accessed through the penthouse or a common hallway.
Wide-lot 3- or 4-Flat
Typical square footage: 1,600 square feet
Typical lot size: 37.5 feet wide
A wide lot means more horizontal space. Condos—and penthouses—in these buildings feel bigger and typically have the highest resale value when compared to other types of Chicago condos. These units also often boast features like high ceilings and outdoor space.
6- to 8-Flat
Typical square footage: 1,600 to 1,800 square feet
Typical lot size: 50 feet x 125 feet
The position of a building like this allows for lavish space and often a private roof deck, making it one of the most coveted condo types. Penthouses in a 6- to 8-flat might expand the entire floor of a building. The expansive horizontal space in a penthouse often equals better resale value than properties located on the lower floors of the same building.
If you’re in the market for a Chicago penthouse condo, email me with your price range, neighborhood and other details of what you’re looking for and I’ll send over photos and a list of available units for you to check out.
A SELECTION OF CHICAGO PENTHOUSES
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$900,000- Lot Size
- Home Size
- Beds3 Beds
- Baths3 Baths
- Year Built2020
- Days on Market15
$900,000- Lot Size
- Home Size2,400 sqft
- Beds3 Beds
- Baths4 Baths
- Year Built2001
- Days on Market17
$910,000- Lot Size
- Home Size1,466 sqft
- Beds2 Beds
- Baths3 Baths
- Year Built0
- Days on Market65
$910,000- Lot Size
- Home Size2,610 sqft
- Beds4 Beds
- Baths4 Baths
- Year Built1991
- Days on Market157
$925,000- Lot Size
- Home Size1,850 sqft
- Beds2 Beds
- Baths2 Baths
- Year Built1970
- Days on Market23
$925,000- Lot Size
- Home Size1,529 sqft
- Beds2 Beds
- Baths3 Baths
- Year Built1929
- Days on Market29
$925,000- Lot Size
- Home Size1,806 sqft
- Beds3 Beds
- Baths3 Baths
- Year Built1968
- Days on Market30
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(all data current as of
7/9/2020)
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