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1636 N Wells ST #1606 Chicago, IL 60614

1 Bed

1 Bath

750 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Condo

Sub Type Condo

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 750 sqft

Price per Sqft $400

MLS Listing ID 12760300

Bedrooms 1

Full Baths 1

HOA Fees $797/mo

Rental Info Yes

Year Built 1976

Annual Tax Amount $4,771

Tax Year 2025

Lot Dimensions CONDO

Property Sub-Type Condo

Property Description

A fresh, beautifully updated home in the heart of Old Town-where opportunities at this price point are increasingly hard to come by. Set high above Wells Street with a coveted west-facing exposure, this bright and airy residence is wrapped in floor-to-ceiling windows, bringing in incredible natural light and sweeping city and skyline views. Thoughtfully refreshed throughout, the home features newly installed engineered hardwood flooring, fresh paint, new blinds, refreshed closet doors, and an updated kitchen with new sink and faucet, freshly painted cabinetry, and generous storage. The open-concept living space feels spacious and effortless, with plenty of room to entertain, dine, or simply take in the views. The kitchen is anchored by a large peninsula with breakfast bar seating, while an expansive entry hall lined with closets offers an unexpected amount of storage. The generously sized bedroom continues the floor-to-ceiling windows and western views, creating a serene retreat above the city. Rental parking is available in the attached garage. 1636 N Wells is a well-established, full-amenity building offering 24-hour door staff, on-site management and maintenance, a fitness center and sauna, outdoor pool and sundeck, party room, bike storage, storage options, package receiving, dry cleaning services, and laundry facilities. The building has also benefited from a number of recent capital improvements, including concrete and balcony railing work completed in 2024 and tuckpointing completed in 2023. And then there is the location. Step outside and you are quite literally in the center of one of Chicago's most iconic neighborhoods. Wells Street's restaurants, cafes, boutiques and nightlife are at your doorstep, with longtime favorites including Orso's, Nookies, Kamehachi and Topo Gigio alongside some of the neighborhood's newer energy, including Whole Foods who is taking over the Treasure Island building. Lincoln Park, the Zoo, lakefront and miles of green space are all just minutes away. Old Town inventory is notoriously limited, particularly for homes that combine views, updates, amenities and this kind of walkability. This is an exceptional opportunity to own a turnkey home in one of Chicago's most enduring and desirable neighborhoods-equally compelling as a full-time residence, city home or investment.

Location

State IL

County Cook

Area Chi - Lincoln Park

Rooms

Basement None

Interior

Heating Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Fireplace N

Laundry Common Area

Exterior

Garage Spaces 1.0

Building

Dwelling Type Attached Single

Building Description Brick, No

Story 33

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Structure Type Brick

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Lincoln Elementary School

High Schools Lincoln Park High School

School District 299 , 299, 299

Others

HOA Fee Include Heat,Air Conditioning,Water,Insurance,Doorman,TV/Cable,Exercise Facilities,Pool,Exterior Maintenance,Scavenger,Internet

Ownership Condo

Special Listing Condition None

Pets Allowed Cats OK, Dogs OK, Size Limit

Listed by Jill Silverstein of Compass

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