159 E Walton Pl, Unit 6B

$699,900
Price
1
Bed
1,278 Sq. Ft.
$548 / Sq. Ft.
1,278
Sq. Ft.
$548
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to the Palmolive Building, one of Chicago's most iconic homes for city living. This one bedroom, one and a half bath residence at 159 E Walton Place, Unit 6B, blends classic elegance with modern comfort. It works well as a full time home or a quiet city retreat. The layout is smart and easy to live in. You get high ceilings, large north facing windows, and wide plank oak floors that run through the entire space. The kitchen has high end appliances, custom built closets, and a new washer and...Welcome to the Palmolive Building, one of Chicago's most iconic homes for city living. This one bedroom, one and a half bath residence at 159 E Walton Place, Unit 6B, blends classic elegance with modern comfort. It works well as a full time home or a quiet city retreat. The layout is smart and easy to live in. You get high ceilings, large north facing windows, and wide plank oak floors that run through the entire space. The kitchen has high end appliances, custom built closets, and a new washer and dryer. The primary suite feels calm and polished, with a well finished bathroom that has a separate tub and shower. Deeded valet parking is included. Living in the Palmolive means top tier service. Residents get concierge service with mobile app access, a private gym and spa, and the Beacon Club, a resident lounge and entertainment space. Outside, you are steps from the lakefront path, Oak Street Beach, and the best dining and shopping in the Gold Coast and along Michigan Avenue. Unit 6B is a rare chance to live in a full service building with character, history, and a standout location. Buyer summary * Location benefits: Steps to the lakefront path, Oak Street Beach, and top dining and shopping in the Gold Coast and along Michigan Avenue. * Interior highlights: High ceilings, large north facing windows, wide plank oak floors, high end kitchen appliances, custom closets, new washer and dryer, refined primary suite with separate tub and shower. * Exterior highlights: Deeded valet parking and the classic Palmolive Building setting. * Lifestyle fit: Ideal for someone who wants a full service luxury building with a timeless look, great walkability, and a home that is easy to live in and maintain.

Listing Agent

  1. David Greene

    David Greene

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    david.greene@compass.com

    P: (847)-220-2666

Property Details for 159 East Walton Place, Unit 6B

Area
CHI - Near North Side
Subdivision
Palmolive Building Landmark
Township
North Chicago
Ownership
Condo
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
1.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air, Zoned
LISTING UPDATED: 12/10/2025 10:33 AM

Property Details for 159 East Walton Place, Unit 6B

StatusContingent
MLS #12519150
Days on Market24
Taxes$11,424 / year
HOA Fees$1,710 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeAttached Single / Condo
Year Built1929
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 159 East Walton Place, Unit 6B

Building/Complex159 E Walton PlFloor6Stories37Residences102Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details3Year Built1929

Payment Calculator

$6,120 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,458

Property Taxes

$952

HOA Dues

$1,710

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 159 East Walton Place, Unit 6B

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Concrete, Side Driveway, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Pet Information
  • Max Pet Weight: 999.0
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Pet Count Limitation
Location and General Information
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 0
  • Front Exposure: North, West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Gas, Common Insurance, Security System, Doorman, TV/Cable, Clubhouse, Exercise Facilities, Scavenger, Snow Removal
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Common Area Amenities: Door Person, Elevator, Exercise Room, Storage, Health Club, On Site Manager/Engineer, Party Room, Receiving Room, Sauna, Security Door Locks, Service Elevator, Steam Room, Valet/Cleaner, Spa/Hot Tub
  • Num Of Rooms: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 1
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Type: None
  • Bedrooms Possible: 1
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories),Vintage
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Storm Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Dishwasher-Portable, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Security System, Fire Sprinklers, CO Detectors
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2005
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Attached: Condo, High Rise (7+ Stories), Vintage
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Dimensions: CONDO
  • Stories Total: 37
  • Total # Units in Building: 102.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Marble/Granite, Limestone
  • Roof Type: Other
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • North Coordinate: 919
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 159
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • Living Area Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
  • Management: Manager On-site,Monday through Friday
  • Management Company: Sudler
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2025-11-22T20:17:54
  • Photos Count: 28
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16X16
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: COMBO
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 8X17
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 6X4
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 28X14
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 6X9

Property History for 159 East Walton Place, Unit 6B

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 24, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12519150

Nov 17, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12499857

$699,999
Nov 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12519150

$699,900
Oct 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12499857

$699,999
Oct 20, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12421706

$699,999
Aug 4, 2025

Pending

MRED #12421706

Aug 4, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12421706

Jul 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12421706

$699,999
Feb 14, 2025

Expired

MRED #11980900

$729,900
Jan 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #11980900

$729,900
Dec 31, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #11980900

$729,900
Feb 27, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #11980900

$729,900
Jan 14, 2019

Sold

MRED #10056286

$708,900
Jan 3, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #637618138

$709,000

0.0% / yr

Dec 5, 2018

Pending

MRED #10056286

Aug 18, 2018

Cancelled

MRED #10041995

$720,000
Aug 18, 2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #10056286

$700,000
Aug 5, 2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #10041995

$720,000
Aug 3, 2018

Cancelled

MRED #09971208

$775,000
Jun 5, 2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #09971208

$775,000
Jan 10, 2013

Sold

MRED #08223161

$707,500
Jan 4, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #346748186

$707,500

-1.6% / yr

Nov 24, 2012

Pending

MRED #08223161

Nov 20, 2012

Cancelled

MRED #08094153

$699,900
Nov 20, 2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #08223161

$699,900
Dec 16, 2011

Sold

MRED #07935744

$720,000
Dec 15, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #322065228

$720,000

-1.9% / yr

Dec 2, 2011

Pending

MRED #07935744

Nov 1, 2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07935744

$750,000
Feb 20, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #215888358

$788,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/24/2025

Contingent

MRED #12519150

11/17/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12499857

$699,999
11/17/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12519150

$699,900
10/22/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12499857

$699,999
10/20/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12421706

$699,999
08/04/2025

Pending

MRED #12421706

08/04/2025

Contingent

MRED #12421706

07/21/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12421706

$699,999
02/14/2025

Expired

MRED #11980900

$729,900
01/02/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #11980900

$729,900
12/31/2024

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #11980900

$729,900
02/27/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #11980900

$729,900
01/14/2019

Sold

MRED #10056286

$708,900
01/03/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #637618138

$709,000

0.0% / yr

12/05/2018

Pending

MRED #10056286

08/18/2018

Cancelled

MRED #10041995

$720,000
08/18/2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #10056286

$700,000
08/05/2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #10041995

$720,000
08/03/2018

Cancelled

MRED #09971208

$775,000
06/05/2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #09971208

$775,000
01/10/2013

Sold

MRED #08223161

$707,500
01/04/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #346748186

$707,500

-1.6% / yr

11/24/2012

Pending

MRED #08223161

11/20/2012

Cancelled

MRED #08094153

$699,900
11/20/2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #08223161

$699,900
12/16/2011

Sold

MRED #07935744

$720,000
12/15/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #322065228

$720,000

-1.9% / yr

12/02/2011

Pending

MRED #07935744

11/01/2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07935744

$750,000
02/20/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #215888358

$788,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 159 East Walton Place, Unit 6B

Taxable ValueLand$2,374Additions$58,453Total$60,827
Tax Record2023$12,134 ($1,011 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,278 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,278 SqFtLot Size24,989 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1928CountyCOOKAPN17-03-213-020-1087Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 159 East Walton Place, Unit 6B

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ogden Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Wells Community Academy High School
Public9 to 12

Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center
PublicPK to 8

Payton College Preparatory High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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