Dramatic, 2-story penthouse in the chic China Club Lofts is steps from the heart of the Fulton Market district. Enormous windows flood the space with natural light. The living area features 24-foot ceilings, a decorative fireplace, an adjacent Trex terrace with skyline views, and hardwood floors throughout the main level. The contemporary kitchen offers newer appliances, a custom metal and stone island, a pantry and tons of storage space. The huge primary suite on the upper level boasts an Elfa-organized walk-in closet and a spacious bathroom with dual vanities and a large walk-in shower with a rainshower. Lightology light fixtures are throughout, and motorized blinds help darken the windows and the upper-level skylight. Additional 24x10 private storage room in basement. Constructed atop the historic Sears Roebuck mail-order warehouse and store, once one of the largest commercial buildings in the world, the Penthouse level offers both the cool loft vibe with modern construction, wiring, plumbing and sprinklers. The beautifully maintained building provides a newly updated fitness room, a 24-hour door person, an onsite manager, package room, bike storage area, dry cleaner pickup and Amazon hub. The building was extensively updated in 2022, including elevators, tuckpointing, updated hallways and lobby. Premium garage parking is offered for $25K. So much is nearby, including the culture and business excitement of the Loop; the restaurants and boutiques of Fulton Market and Randolph's Restaurant Row; a Jewel within a block, as well as Whole Foods and Mariano's on Halsted; and the urban oasis of the East Bank Club. Transportation is easy, with access to highways, the CTA trains and buses, and the Metra train system from two nearby stations. You and your pet are welcome in this fun and energizing location!
CondoProperty Type
1881Year Built
1 car garageParking
Listed by Cindy Wilson• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with Samuel Kahn• Luxury Living Real Estate
Kitchen with breakfast bar open to family room...master bedroom is an open loft design...double sink in master bath...stackable washer/dryer on main floor...well maintained.
12 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Daniel Salvatori
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 616 W Fulton St #705
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11952302
Feb 21, 2024
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$505,000
Feb 5, 2024
Pending
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Jan 19, 2024
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
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Jan 2, 2024
Listed (Active)
$525,000
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11918574
Jan 2, 2024
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11891843
Oct 27, 2023
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11891488
Sep 22, 2023
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Aug 13, 2021
Sold
$565,000
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11032059
May 13, 2021
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$565,000
Apr 28, 2021
Pending
—
Apr 5, 2021
Pending (Contingent)
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Mar 25, 2021
Listed (New)
$549,000
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11021928
Mar 25, 2021
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10986940
Mar 15, 2021
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08816543
Apr 7, 2015
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$440,000
Mar 9, 2015
Pending
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Feb 18, 2015
Contingent
—
Jan 27, 2015
Price Changed
$440,000
Jan 14, 2015
Listed (New)
$449,900
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,987 (+2.6%)
$1,768 + $49,965
$51,733
2022
$6,811 (−23.2%)
$969 + $32,032
$33,001
2021
$8,867 (−2.3%)
$969 + $46,310
$47,279
2020
$9,073 (+1.4%)
$969 + $42,727
$43,696
2019
$8,949 (+1.7%)
$969 + $46,854
$47,823
2018
$8,796 (+30.2%)
$969 + $46,854
$47,823
2017
$6,757 (+4.9%)
$855 + $33,801
$34,656
2016
$6,441 (+1.4%)
$855 + $33,801
$34,656
2015
$6,350 (+22.9%)
$855 + $33,801
$34,656
2014
$5,168 (+2.4%)
$727 + $31,532
$32,259
2013
$5,047 (−19.4%)
$727 + $31,532
$32,259
2012
$6,266 (+26.7%)
$727 + $34,189
$34,916
2011
$4,945 (+14.7%)
$969 + $32,915
$33,884
2010
$4,312 (+14.4%)
$969 + $32,915
$33,884
2009
$3,769 (+6.2%)
$969 + $35,216
$36,185
2008
$3,549 (+2.8%)
$844 + $31,331
$32,175
2007
$3,451
$844 + $31,331
$32,175
Tax history for 616 W Fulton St #705
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,987 (+2.6%)
$1,768 + $49,965
$51,733
2022
$6,811 (−23.2%)
$969 + $32,032
$33,001
2021
$8,867 (−2.3%)
$969 + $46,310
$47,279
2020
$9,073 (+1.4%)
$969 + $42,727
$43,696
2019
$8,949 (+1.7%)
$969 + $46,854
$47,823
2018
$8,796 (+30.2%)
$969 + $46,854
$47,823
2017
$6,757 (+4.9%)
$855 + $33,801
$34,656
2016
$6,441 (+1.4%)
$855 + $33,801
$34,656
2015
$6,350 (+22.9%)
$855 + $33,801
$34,656
2014
$5,168 (+2.4%)
$727 + $31,532
$32,259
2013
$5,047 (−19.4%)
$727 + $31,532
$32,259
2012
$6,266 (+26.7%)
$727 + $34,189
$34,916
2011
$4,945 (+14.7%)
$969 + $32,915
$33,884
2010
$4,312 (+14.4%)
$969 + $32,915
$33,884
2009
$3,769 (+6.2%)
$969 + $35,216
$36,185
2008
$3,549 (+2.8%)
$844 + $31,331
$32,175
2007
$3,451
$844 + $31,331
$32,175
*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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Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Cook County
APN
17093090031100
Parking Spaces
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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
DX-5
Downtown Mixed-Use District
The DX Downtown Mixed-Use district is primarily intended to accommodate office, commercial, public, institutional and residential development.; The district promotes vertical mixed-use (residential/nonresidential) projects that contain active ground-floor uses.; The DX district can be combined with the dash 5 bulk and density designations (see Sec. 17-4-0401).
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Senior
Manufacturing
Self-Storage / mini-Storage
Warehouse
Hotel / motel
Mixed use building
Office
Medical office
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Parking (Total): 1
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Deeded Sold Separately
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Deeded Garage Cost: $25,000
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bath Amenities: Double Sink
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Possible: 2
Room Information
Room Type: Storage
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 24 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Walk In Closet
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 6
Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 4
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 15
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 7
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Pantry-Closet
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 20 x 14
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: Full,Double Sink,Shower Only
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
Basement Description: None
Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
# of Rooms: 5
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Exterior
Building Information
# Of Units in Building: 112
Living Area Source: Not Reported
Exterior Building Type: Brick
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Property Information
Property Type: Attached Single
Property Type: Condo-Loft, Penthouse
Ownership: Condo
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 1997
Parcel Number: 17093090031100
Additional Parcels Description: 17093090031200
Lot Information
Dimensions: COMMON
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,320.05
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Community Information
Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Max Pet Weight: 999
Homeowners Association Information
Association Fee: $723
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Water, Insurance, Doorman, Exercise Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Internet
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 299
Middle Or Junior School District: 299
High School District: 299
Location Information
Unit Floor Level: 7
Township: West Chicago
Corporate Limits: Chicago
Directions: Corner of Fulton and Des Plaines. Fulton is two-way, easy street parking nearby
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 17093090031100
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026