With sale prices way up and inventory moving quickly, the Chicagoland real estate market is sizzling. We’ve compiled a list of the priciest properties, including stunning high-rise units and sprawling multi-acre lakefront estates.
800 N. Michigan Ave., #5801 and #5802, Chicago
$11 million
When combined, the two 58th floor units in the Park Tower create an 8,000 square-feet home with unparalleled views in all four directions. Opportunities to entertain abound, including a chef’s kitchen that opens to a terrace with a wide lake vista, and a separate guest suite for visitors.
1336 N. State Parkway, Chicago
$10.9 million
Located in the heart of it all, this 9,000 square-foot brick Georgian home has recently been renovated with top-of-the-line finishes in keeping with its historic character. The spacious five-bedroom manse also includes skylights, outdoor patios, and a private rooftop terrace with wonderful city views.
405 N. Mayflower, Lake Forest
$8.950 million
Luxury is a private beach, and this dwelling on five acres offers 425-feet of sandy Lake Michigan coastline. Renovated and restored in the late 1980s, the 12-bedroom estate boasts hand-carved architectural details such as limestone stairs, plaster relief ceilings, leaded glass windows, and 11 gorgeous fireplaces.
395 N. Green Bay Road, Lake Forest
$7.5 million
Bespoke wood paneling and exposed beams give this stunning landmark-designated house by Lindeberg and Adler a lovely English country feeling, albeit on a far grander scale. Outdoor terraces and a 50-foot swimming pool and spa make the most of the spectacular rural setting on seven-and-a-half acres.
735 S. Park Ave., Hinsdale
$3.995 million
Oversized arched double doors create a stately first impression for this handsome six-bedroom abode located just steps from charming downtown Hinsdale. Coffered ceilings and limestone fireplaces carry the traditional vibe into the interior, which has a contemporary open floor plan with French doors that open to professionally landscaped gardens.
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Tate Gunnerson is a Chicago-based freelance journalist with an equal appreciation for natural beauty and good design. He is a passionate supporter of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the National Kidney Foundation.
