True West Loop loft in the historic Daily News building with exposed brick walls and 15' tall terra cotta ceilings. The foyer is an art gallery wall waiting to happen with over 25' to play with. A generously sized living and dining room enjoys 13' tall windows with a balcony attached. This loft has tremendous storage, including hall closets, bedroom closets, and an entire laundry ROOM. An extra large bathroom could easily handle a dual vanity or enjoy the countertop space all to yourself! Galley kitchen with ample prep space [kitchen is 18' long!] and tons of cabinet space. One deeded indoor attached garage space included. Investors are welcome, this unit has been rented since 2017 with zero vacancy. Lofty and spacious in the hottest neighborhood Chicago has ever seen. Walk to Restaurant Row on Randolph or continue two blocks to Fulton Market. Restaurants, nightlife, public transportation, parks, shopping, art museums. You name it, the West Loop has it.
CondoProperty Type
1 car garageParking
Listed by Katie Bishop• Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
Bought with Lisa Blume• Keller Williams ONEChicago
Bought with Lisa Blume• Keller Williams ONEChicago
TRUE WEST LOOP LOFT W/ EXPOSED BRICK & 15 FT TALL TERRA COTTA CEILINGS, 13 FT WINDOWS, LONG GALLERY ENTRY AND REAL HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT. THE UNIT FEATURES A GENEROUSLY SIZED LIVING/DINING RM W/ CENTRALLY LOCATED GAS FIREPLACE. THERE IS A 18 FT LONG KITCHEN OFF LIVING ROOM WITH PLENTY OF PREP SPACE, CUSTOM TRACK LIGHTING AND 42 INCH MAPLE CABINETS FOR AMPLE STORAGE. THE HUGE MASTER BEDROOM PROVIDES FOR MULTIPLE FURNITURE PLACEMENT OPTIONS PLUS A LARGE WALK IN CLOSET. THERE IS A SIZEABLE BATHROOM WITH OVERSIZED VANITY AND ROOM FOR ADDED STORAGE OPTIONS. A GENEROUSLY SIZED UTILITY ROOM HOUSES THE SIDE BY SIDE WASHER DRYER AND OFFERS EXCELLENT ADDED STORAGE OPPORTUNITIES. LARGE DECK OFF LIVING SPACE FEATURES A VIEW OF THE CITY'S SKYLINE. INVESTORS ARE WELCOME!! A WELL RUN BUILDING IS IN A SUPER LOCATION.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08534789
May 20, 2014
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$237,000
Apr 2, 2014
Contingent
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Feb 11, 2014
Listed (New)
$225,000
+7
*FHA APPV* TRUE WEST LOOP LOFT W/ EXPOSED BRICK & 15 FT TALL TERRA COTTA CEILINGS. 13 FT WINDOWS. HRDWD FLRS THRUOUT. LARGE LIVING/DINING RM W/ CENTRALY LOCATED GAS FIREPLCE. 15FT LNG KCTHN OFF LIVING RM W/ GRNT TPS, 42INCH CSTM MPLE CABS. MSTER BDRM W/ LRG MASTER CLOSET & PLBTY SPACE FOR DSK. SHARED BTH W/ OVRSZD VANITY & SHOWER/TUB COMBO. UTILITY RM W/ SIDE W/D.PRVT DECK OFF LVNG RM. EXTRA STRG AVAIL. GRG PRK 25
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08424042
Nov 14, 2013
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08395316
Aug 19, 2013
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Mar 12, 2007
Sold
$265,000
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06353801
Jan 10, 2007
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,871 (+2.6%)
$1,630 + $27,424
$29,054
2022
$5,723 (+2.3%)
$893 + $26,839
$27,732
2021
$5,595 (+3.7%)
$893 + $26,839
$27,732
2020
$5,394 (+1.3%)
$893 + $23,241
$24,134
2019
$5,325 (+1.7%)
$893 + $25,521
$26,414
2018
$5,235 (+27.3%)
$893 + $25,521
$26,414
2017
$4,112 (+7.8%)
$788 + $18,249
$19,037
2016
$3,813 (+9.3%)
$788 + $18,249
$19,037
2015
$3,488 (+33.5%)
$788 + $18,249
$19,037
2014
$2,613 (+2.5%)
$670 + $15,982
$16,652
2013
$2,550 (+0.4%)
$670 + $15,982
$16,652
2012
$2,540 (−18.8%)
$670 + $15,982
$16,652
2011
$3,128 (+1.0%)
$893 + $20,429
$21,322
2010
$3,095 (+14.0%)
$893 + $20,429
$21,322
2009
$2,715 (+7.0%)
$893 + $20,429
$21,322
2008
$2,537 (+0.5%)
$777 + $18,757
$19,534
2007
$2,525
$777 + $18,757
$19,534
Tax history for 222 S Racine Ave #209
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,871 (+2.6%)
$1,630 + $27,424
$29,054
2022
$5,723 (+2.3%)
$893 + $26,839
$27,732
2021
$5,595 (+3.7%)
$893 + $26,839
$27,732
2020
$5,394 (+1.3%)
$893 + $23,241
$24,134
2019
$5,325 (+1.7%)
$893 + $25,521
$26,414
2018
$5,235 (+27.3%)
$893 + $25,521
$26,414
2017
$4,112 (+7.8%)
$788 + $18,249
$19,037
2016
$3,813 (+9.3%)
$788 + $18,249
$19,037
2015
$3,488 (+33.5%)
$788 + $18,249
$19,037
2014
$2,613 (+2.5%)
$670 + $15,982
$16,652
2013
$2,550 (+0.4%)
$670 + $15,982
$16,652
2012
$2,540 (−18.8%)
$670 + $15,982
$16,652
2011
$3,128 (+1.0%)
$893 + $20,429
$21,322
2010
$3,095 (+14.0%)
$893 + $20,429
$21,322
2009
$2,715 (+7.0%)
$893 + $20,429
$21,322
2008
$2,537 (+0.5%)
$777 + $18,757
$19,534
2007
$2,525
$777 + $18,757
$19,534
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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County
Cook County
APN
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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
RM-5
Residential Multi-Unit District 5
The RM5 districts are intended to accommodate multi-unit residential buildings. The RM5 district differs from the RM5.5 district only in terms of the maximum building height allowed. Applicable height limits in RM5 generally limit buildings to a maximum of 3.5 to 4 stories structures.