ESTABLISH A SIGNATURE PRESENCE IN THE HEART OF CHICAGO'S PREMIER WEST LOOP DISTRICT WITH THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND BUILDING. A truly irreplaceable opportunity to secure a flagship location on coveted Madison Street. This exceptional, ADA-compliant steel-frame mixed-use asset offers approximately 4,000 square feet of customizable commercial space with dramatic 17.5-foot ceilings, complemented by an extraordinary 4,000-square-foot luxury penthouse "flex space" residence above. Situated on a rare double lot, the property offers an exceptional combination of visibility, flexibility and accessibility, featuring a 4,000-square-foot lower level, private courtyard/patio and nine secured on-site parking spaces, an increasingly rare amenity in the West Loop. Strategically positioned within one of Chicago's most dynamic and rapidly growing commercial corridors, the property benefits from outstanding transportation connectivity, strong pedestrian traffic, and immediate proximity to the neighborhood's renowned restaurants, retailers, offices, and residential developments. The first level is ideally suited for a corporate headquarters, flagship showroom, medical or wellness practice, family office, creative studio, experiential retail concept, or other distinguished professional use. Designed with flexibility in mind, the first-floor space can be fully customized to align with a tenant's operational needs, brand identity and long-term vision, offering a rare opportunity to create a truly bespoke environment tailored to your business. Your vision, brought to life your way. Accessible via a private elevator, the never-occupied penthouse residence delivers a level of luxury seldom found in an integrated live-work environment. The residence features three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, soaring 17.5-foot ceilings, premium designer finishes, advanced smart-home technology and an expansive open-concept great room anchored by a dramatic floor-to-ceiling book-matched marble fireplace. Additional highlights include a chef's kitchen with an oversized Taj Mahal quartzite island, a spa-inspired primary suite with radiant heated flooring and a substantial private terrace designed for sophisticated entertaining. Whether used for business or housing it is a showstopper. This is a rare opportunity to combine executive living and professional operations within one architecturally distinctive asset, offering a unique blend of prestige, functionality and lifestyle in one of Chicago's most sought-after neighborhoods.
2004Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$619Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jovanka Corazzina• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
West Loop, located between the Chicago River and Ashland Avenue, is a former industrial and culinary Chicago neighborhood with loft warehouses and restaurant-lined blocks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Randolph Street and Peoria Street, where chef-driven dining rooms, cocktail bars, and gallery-like storefronts cluster under old brick facades. Fulton Market’s timber-and-steel buildings sit beside new glass towers, giving the streetscape a layered, work-to-weekend feel. Time Out Market Chicago anchors a food-hall scene, while The Publican remains a long-running table for oysters and beer. Mary Bartelme Park adds lawns, play space, and a weekly market rhythm.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Interior features
Concrete and wood floors
Flooring
Concrete
Wood
Heating & cooling
Forced air gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
City street frontage
Lot dimensions approximately 45 x 189
Home design
Mixed-use property
Flat roof
Parking
On-site paved parking for 6–12 vehicles
Private, secured parking
Construction
Brick and steel siding construction
Contains 2 units
Not built before 1978
Utilities
Electric service 201–600 amps
Sale and tax history for 1219 W Madison St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TURBOTENANT #1
Sep 10, 2026
Listed for Rent
$2,400
$0/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12564231
Jun 19, 2026
Listing Removed
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May 18, 2026
Price Changed
*
Feb 10, 2026
Listed (Active)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12461837
Feb 10, 2026
Listing Removed
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Sep 16, 2025
Price Changed
*
Sep 3, 2025
Listed (Active)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12180312
Aug 14, 2025
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
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Aug 14, 2025
Listing Removed
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Mar 4, 2025
Listed (Active)
*
Public Records
Sep 18, 1984
Sold
$90,000
$11/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1984
Sold
$90,000
$11/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$65,830 (+2.6%)
$74,812 + $236,128
$310,940
2022
$64,173 (+2.3%)
$74,812 + $236,128
$310,940
2021
$62,733 (−2.5%)
$74,812 + $236,128
$310,940
2020
$64,320 (+10.9%)
$74,812 + $212,958
$287,770
2019
$58,010 (+1.7%)
$74,812 + $212,958
$287,770
2018
$57,029 (−7.4%)
$74,812 + $212,958
$287,770
2017
$61,570 (+646.3%)
$54,506 + $230,528
$285,034
2009
$8,250 (+26.8%)
$29,070 + $23,839
$52,909
2008
$6,507 (+1.0%)
$25,308 + $20,056
$45,364
2007
$6,443
$25,308 + $20,056
$45,364
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,550 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
4,005
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
11,500
Year built
1885
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Cook County
APN
17171050110000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2026.
C2-3
Motor Vehicle-Related Commercial District
The primary purpose of the C2, Motor Vehicle-Related Commercial district is to accommodate a very broad range of business, service and commercial uses. In terms of allowed uses, C2 represents the highest intensity business or commercial zoning district. It allows nearly any type of business, service or commercial use, including those involving outdoor operations and storage. Like the B3 district, the C2 district, development will generally be destination- oriented; a very large Percentage of customers will arrive by automobile.; The C2 district permits residential dwelling units above the ground floor.; The C2 district is intended to be applied to large sites that have primary access to major streets.; The C2 district can be combined with the dash 1, dash 1.5, dash 2, dash 3 or dash 5 bulk and density designations
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Bank
Day care facility
General retail
Restaurant
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Industrial
Mixed use
Office
Historical weather
Chicago, IL • 60607
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Sun exposure
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Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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