Sold
Last Sold Price
1 bed
809 N Racine Ave, Unit 204, Chicago, IL 60642
CondoProperty Type
1928Year Built
$359/moHOA Fees
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Set inside the boutique Handelsman Lofts-a 1908 building converted to just 12 condos-this 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath loft in River West pairs soaring 12-foot ceilings with oversized west-facing windows that pour natural light across an open floor plan. Inside, the living and dining areas share one expansive great room anchored by a fireplace framed by custom floor-to-ceiling built-in bookshelves, with warm oak hardwood floors refinished in 2026. The kitchen was remodeled in 2018 with quartz countertops,...Set inside the boutique Handelsman Lofts-a 1908 building converted to just 12 condos-this 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath loft in River West pairs soaring 12-foot ceilings with oversized west-facing windows that pour natural light across an open floor plan. Inside, the living and dining areas share one expansive great room anchored by a fireplace framed by custom floor-to-ceiling built-in bookshelves, with warm oak hardwood floors refinished in 2026. The kitchen was remodeled in 2018 with quartz countertops, a center island with seating, and a full stainless steel Samsung appliance package, and the dining area holds a 10-seat table with room to spare for a work-from-home setup. A full bath finished with marble counters plus a separate half bath make the layout easy to entertain in, and the updates run deep: a new Lennox furnace with whole-home humidifier (2024), a replaced window bay (2025), Rheem water heater (2018), in-unit laundry, smart thermostat, and a water filtration system. Handelsman Lofts is an elevator building with a shared rooftop sundeck overlooking the city skyline-imagine summer evenings up there with the lights across the river. Garage parking and basement storage are included, and the well-run self-managed association keeps a low monthly assessment that covers cable, internet, Wi-Fi, water, parking, and exterior maintenance. Located in the heart of River West, you're minutes from the Chicago Blue Line and the 66, 8, and 56 bus routes, five minutes from Eckhart Park, and moments from the I-90/94 on-ramp-loft-style living with character, light, and an unbeatable commute.

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    • Listed by: Grigory Pekarsky 773.645.4455 gpekarsky@vestapreferred.com • Vesta Preferred LLC
    • Listed by: Joanna Kalinowska 847.668.8698 Joanna@Vestapreferred.com • Vesta Preferred LLC
    Listing closed: 08/06/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12679817

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    Property Information for 809 North Racine Avenue, Unit 204

    Property Details
    • Pet Policy: Allowed
    • Taxes: $7,729 / year
    • MLS Type: Attached Single / Condo
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: CHI - West Town
    • Township: West 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
    • Pets Allowed: Yes
    Building Information
    • Building/Complex: 809 N Racine Ave
    • Floor: 2
    • Stories: 3
    • Residences: 14
    • Pet Policy: Allowed
    • Pet Policy Details: 999
    • Year Built: 1928
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 299
    • High School District: 299
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Parking Details: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, 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: Water, Common Insurance, TV/Cable, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    • Additional Parcels: Yes
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Storage, Built-in Features
    • Common Area Amenities: Elevator in Residence, Storage, Sundeck, Security Door Locks, Service Elevator
    • Num Of Rooms: 4
    • Bedrooms Total: 1
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
    • Basement Type: None
    • Bedrooms Possible: 1
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room
    • Room Type: No additional rooms
    • Num of Baths: 1.1
    Exterior Features
    • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
    • Type: Condo
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Roof Deck
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: Yes
    • Rehab Year: 2019
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • Type Attached: Condo
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
    • Stories Total: 3
    • Total # Units in Building: 14.0
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Construction: Brick
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: Commuter Bus,Non-Smoking Building
    • North Coordinate: 1
    • South Coordinate: 0
    • East Coordinate: 0
    • West Coordinate: 1
    • Living Area Source: Not Reported
    • Management Company: Self Managed
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 0
    • Photos Count: 20
    • OpenHouse Count: 3
    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: 14X13
    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: 10X17
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 3X3
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 17X22

    Property History for 809 North Racine Avenue, Unit 204

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 6, 2026

    Sold

    MRED #12679817

    $361,000
    Jul 6, 2026

    Pending

    MRED #12679817

    Jul 6, 2026

    Contingent

    MRED #12679817

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/06/2026

    Sold

    MRED #12679817

    $361,000
    07/06/2026

    Pending

    MRED #12679817

    07/06/2026

    Contingent

    MRED #12679817

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

    Public Records for 809 North Racine Avenue, Unit 204

    Taxable ValueLand$5,970Additions$25,518Total$31,488
    Tax Record2024$5,934 ($495 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Stories3Lot Size17,572 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1928Year Renovated1928ZoningC1-2CountyCOOKAPN17-05-415-031-1007

    Schools near 809 North Racine Avenue, Unit 204

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

    Wells Community Academy High School
    Public9 to 12

    Chicago Excel Academy High School
    Public9 to 12

    Excel Safe Academy West
    Public9 to 12

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