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1 bed1,200 sqft
222 S Racine Ave, Unit 205, Chicago, IL 60607
CondoProperty Type
1996Year Built
$375/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$597/moHOA Fees
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Rarely on the market, this ultra cool, true "city loft" is located in the iconic, meticulously maintained, Daily News Building in the heart of the West Loop! This massive one bedroom, one and a half bath space, with soaring terra cotta ceilings and exposed brick walls is both edgy and unique. Grand windows with southeast exposure drench the living space in sunlight, and the wide-open floor plan, featuring a stone surround fireplace, creates the perfect urban oasis. This expansive space offers endless...Rarely on the market, this ultra cool, true "city loft" is located in the iconic, meticulously maintained, Daily News Building in the heart of the West Loop! This massive one bedroom, one and a half bath space, with soaring terra cotta ceilings and exposed brick walls is both edgy and unique. Grand windows with southeast exposure drench the living space in sunlight, and the wide-open floor plan, featuring a stone surround fireplace, creates the perfect urban oasis. This expansive space offers endless possibilities for dining, living room, or office layouts--whatever your imagination allows! A spacious outdoor deck, complete with a gas grill, abuts the main living space and provides an outdoor retreat in the heart of the City. The large, open kitchen boasts an oversized island, tons of shaker-style cabinets, and brand new stainless steel appliances. An open foyer with a large closet and stylish powder room greets you home, while the separate laundry room, featuring new floors, provides added convenience. The large, primary suite features a walk-in closet with an array of storage options and a large bathroom with double vanity and tub/shower combo. The entire unit is freshly painted, with beautiful refinished hardwood floors punctuating this special living space. Indoor, heated garage parking space is included. All just steps from CTA blue line, major expressways and all the dining and shopping options the West Loop has to offer. If you want cool, chic, city living, this is a must see!

    Sold By Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

    • Listed by: Robert Golden 773.401.4841 robert.golden@bairdwarner.com • Baird & Warner
    Listing closed: 06/26/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12657653

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    Property Information for 222 South Racine Avenue, Unit 205

    Property Details
    • Pet Policy: Allowed
    • Taxes: $7,178 / year
    • MLS Type: Attached Single / Condo-Loft
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: CHI - Near West Side
    • Township: North Chicago
    • Ownership: Condo
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 1.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Pets Allowed: Yes
    Building Information
    • Building/Complex: 222 S Racine Ave
    • Floor: 2
    • Stories: 3
    • Residences: 43
    • Pet Policy: Allowed
    • Pet Policy Details: 999
    • Year Built: 1996
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 299
    • High School District: 299
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Parking Details: Yes, Other, Attached, Garage
    Pet Information
    • Max Pet Weight: 999.0
    • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
    • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Gas, Common Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    • Additional Parcels: Yes
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Num Of Rooms: 3
    • Bedrooms Total: 1
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
    • Basement Type: None
    • Bedrooms Possible: 1
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Room Type: No additional rooms
    • Num of Baths: 1.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: Condo-Loft
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
    • Other Equipment: Security System, CO Detectors
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Balcony
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: Yes
    • Rehab Year: 2001
    • Built Before 1978: No
    • Age: 21-25 Years
    • Type Attached: Condo-Loft
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
    • Stories Total: 1
    • Total # Units in Building: 43.0
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Construction: Brick
    • General Information: None
    • North Coordinate: 0
    • South Coordinate: 222
    • East Coordinate: 0
    • West Coordinate: 1200
    • Living Area Source: Estimated
    • Management Company: Advantage Management
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 2
    • Document Date: 2026-06-04T18:25:36
    • Photos Count: 22
    • 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: 13X11
    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: N/A
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: N/A
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 24X07
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Laundry
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 21X19

    Public Records for 222 South Racine Avenue, Unit 205

    Taxable ValueLand$1,824Additions$30,693Total$32,517
    Tax Record2024$6,557 ($546 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds1Baths1.5Lot Size17,406 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1999Year Renovated1999ZoningRM-5CountyCOOKAPN17-17-113-115-1074

    Schools near 222 South Racine Avenue, Unit 205

    This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Public - K to 8
    Public - 7 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Skinner Elementary School
    PublicPK to 8

    Wells Community Academy High School
    Public9 to 12

    Chicago World Language Academy
    PublicK to 8

    Young Magnet High School
    Public7 to 12

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