159 E Walton Pl, Unit PH

$8,000,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
7,880 Sq. Ft.
$1,015 / Sq. Ft.
7,880
Sq. Ft.
$1,015
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Historic space with soaring ceilings in this double floor penthouse unit at the Palmolive Building. Perfectly located in Chicago's Gold Coast with comprehensive views in every direction. This 7880 square foot unit has three terraces totaling 660 SQFT. The top floor with 14 foot ceilings is currently configured with a theater room, card room, billiard room, office, one bedroom and service kitchen for the patio area. The 36th floor has gracious living space, kitchen, and laundry. Bring your architect/designer...Historic space with soaring ceilings in this double floor penthouse unit at the Palmolive Building. Perfectly located in Chicago's Gold Coast with comprehensive views in every direction. This 7880 square foot unit has three terraces totaling 660 SQFT. The top floor with 14 foot ceilings is currently configured with a theater room, card room, billiard room, office, one bedroom and service kitchen for the patio area. The 36th floor has gracious living space, kitchen, and laundry. Bring your architect/designer and make this magnificent space your own. 2 valet parking spaces included in the price.

Listing Agent

  1. Katherine Malkin

    Katherine Malkin

    Listing Agent

    Compass

Sold By Coldwell Banker Residential

Property Details for 159 East Walton Place, Unit PH

Area
CHI - Near North Side
Township
NORTH CHICAGO
Ownership
Condo
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Cars
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 05/05/2021 12:12 AM

Property Details for 159 East Walton Place, Unit PH

StatusClosed
MLS #09227087
Days on Market8
Taxes$34,489 / year
HOA Fees$8,988 / 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 PH

Building/Complex159 E Walton PlFloor-Stories37Residences102Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details3Year Built1929

Payment Calculator

$51,393 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$39,531

Property Taxes

$2,874

HOA Dues

$8,988

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 159 East Walton Place, Unit PH

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • Elementary School: OGDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Jr High Middle School: OGDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • High School District: 299
  • High School: WELLS COMMUNITY ACADEMY SENIOR H
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Heated
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
Pet Information
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, Gas, Parking, Common Insurance, Security System, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
  • Master Association Fee: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Theatre Room, First Floor Laundry, Second Floor Laundry
  • Num Of Rooms: 12
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Unit Floor Level: 37
  • Bath Amenities: Double Sink,No Tub
  • Basement Type: None
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Description: None
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Other
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Great Room, Media Room, Office, Sitting Room, Walk In Closet
  • Num of Baths: 5.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Type Attached: Condo, High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Stories Total: 37
  • Total # Units in Building: 99.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Marble/Granite, Limestone
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 919
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 159
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • Living Area Source: Builder
  • Management: Manager On-site,Monday through Friday
  • Management Company: DRAPER & KRAMER
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Photos Count: 23
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 05-16-2016
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 33X14
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 19X16
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 14X11
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 20X16
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 15X11
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Pantry-Butler
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 15X14
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Second
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 11X7
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 27X16
Walk In Closet 1 Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Dimensions: 13X16
Office Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 33X8
Media Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Media Room
  • Dimensions: 15X12
Breakfast Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Dimensions: 15X11
Great Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Dimensions: 16X13
Sitting Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Dimensions: 14X14

Property History for 159 East Walton Place, Unit PH

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 31, 2025

Expired

MRED #11954424

$8,900,000
Dec 6, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #11954424

$9,500,000
Oct 19, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #11954424

$8,900,000
Jan 9, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #11954424

$9,500,000
Dec 27, 2023

Cancelled

MRED #11732514

$9,500,000
Apr 8, 2023

Price Change

MRED #11732514

$10,000,000
Mar 7, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11732514

$10,500,000
Dec 5, 2022

Cancelled

MRED #11122737

$10,900,000
Jun 14, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11122737

$11,900,000
Sep 14, 2016

Sold

MRED #09227087

$8,000,000
May 23, 2016

Pending

MRED #09227087

May 16, 2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09227087

$8,500,000
Feb 16, 2016

Expired

MRED #08833904

$13,900,000
Feb 8, 2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #08833904

$13,900,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/31/2025

Expired

MRED #11954424

$8,900,000
12/06/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #11954424

$9,500,000
10/19/2024

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #11954424

$8,900,000
01/09/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #11954424

$9,500,000
12/27/2023

Cancelled

MRED #11732514

$9,500,000
04/08/2023

Price Change

MRED #11732514

$10,000,000
03/07/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11732514

$10,500,000
12/05/2022

Cancelled

MRED #11122737

$10,900,000
06/14/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11122737

$11,900,000
09/14/2016

Sold

MRED #09227087

$8,000,000
05/23/2016

Pending

MRED #09227087

05/16/2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09227087

$8,500,000
02/16/2016

Expired

MRED #08833904

$13,900,000
02/08/2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #08833904

$13,900,000

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Schools near 159 East Walton Place, Unit PH

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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