$8,400,000
Original price: $8,900,000
- 4 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 7,880 sqft
159 E Walton Pl #PENTHOUSE, Chicago, IL 60611
Est. Mortgage $73,319/mo*
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Condo
Built in 1929
$1,066/sqft
2 Car Garage
HOA $14,786/mo
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About this House
Own the pinnacle of Chicago elegance in this 7880 sq ft duplex penthouse, formerly home to Vince Vaughn and the original headquarters of Hugh Hefner's Playboy enterprise. The Palmolive Building is a true Art Deco icon- its historic beacon once lit the skies to guide pilots to Midway Airport and today it shines as one of the most distinguished addresses in the city. This two-story residence is the ultimate blend of heritage and sophistication. the upper level features soaring 14-foot ceilings, timeless wood paneling in the original executive office, now reimagined as a show stopping primary suite with a lavish bathroom, an office, game. room and extensive storage. Downstairs you'll find a massive chef's kitchen, perfect for entertaining, along with formal living and dining rooms and a guest suite with its own bath. A custom temperature-controlled wine room ,part of a meticulous multi-million dollar renovation ,elevates this already extraordinary home. Enjoy three private terraces , a private elevator, two garage spaces , and the impeccable attention of a building staff renowned for best -in-class service. Qualified buyers only please.
Last check for updates: about 9 hours ago
Listing courtesy of: Brian Loomis, (773) 251-6915
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12541400

Also Listed on MRED as distributed by MLS GRID.
Home Details for 159 E Walton Pl #PENTHOUSE
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MLS Status: Active |
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Interior Details Basement: NoneNumber of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Media Room, Office, Sitting Room, Walk In ClosetWet Bar |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 7880 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine RefrigeratorDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Main Level,Upper LevelMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,Sep Heating Systems - 2+Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: OtherHas a FireplaceNo Spa |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Hardwood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Number of Stories: 37Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood |
View No View |
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Exterior Home Features Patio / Porch: Deck |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Heated Garage,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Days on Market: 180+ |
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Year Built Year Built: 1929Year Renovated: 2006 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence |
Building Construction Materials: Marble/Granite, LimestoneNot a New Construction |
Property Information Parcel Number: 17032130201001 |
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Price List Price: $8,400,000Price Per Sqft: $1,066 |
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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Direction & Address City: Chicago |
School Information Elementary School District: 299Jr High / Middle School District: 299High School: Wells Community Academy Senior HHigh School District: 299 |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 12541400 |
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HOA Fee Includes: Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, Gas, Parking, Insurance, Security, Doorman, Cable TV, Exercise Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow RemovalHas an HOAHOA Fee: $14,786/Monthly |
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Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany |
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Business Information Ownership: Condo |
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Mls Number: 12541400Attribution Contact: (773) 251-6915 |
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Source Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD IDX Comments Reviews: YesMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD Address On VOW Display: YesMRD AVM On IDX Display: YesMRD Price History On IDX Display: YesMRD Market Time On IDX Display: YesMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address DisplayMRD Remarks On VOW Display: Yes |
Around this home
What Locals Say about Streeterville
At least 382 Trulia users voted on each feature.
90 % Say it's dog friendly
88 % Say there are sidewalks
85 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
84 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
81 % Say streets are well-lit
69 % Say people would walk alone at night
62 % Say there's holiday spirit
48 % Say it's quiet
42 % Say kids play outside
41 % Say neighbors are friendly
39 % Say parking is easy
39 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
35 % Say car is needed
29 % Say there are community events
28 % Say yards are well-kept
24 % Say there's wildlife
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
Market trends in Streeterville
Last updated August 2026
Avg. sale price
$418K
$2.08KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.2%
0.8%MoM
Price per sq ft
$377
$1MoM
Available listings
323
1MoM
Home Value
Trulia Estimate
$7.62MSince last month
Decreased$47K (-0.6%)Since last year
Decreased$410K (-5.1%)Since last sale
Decreased$376K (-4.7%)Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.
Trulia Estimate
The of this home's value decreased by -4% in the last 10 years
| Month | Estimated value |
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2026 | |
| September 2026 | $7.62M |
| August 2026 | $7.63M |
| July 2026 | $7.67M |
| June 2026 | $7.69M |
| May 2026 | $7.69M |
| April 2026 | $7.71M |
| March 2026 | $7.74M |
| February 2026 | $8.2M |
| January 2026 | $8.34M |
2025 | |
Comparable sales
These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.00 | Condo | $5,500,000 | 03/02/26 | 3 | 3.5 | 5,500 | |
0.08 | Condo | $5,200,000 | 07/16/26 | 5 | 5.5 | 7,462 | |
0.00 | Condo | $4,100,000 | 06/26/26 | 3 | 3.5 | 4,984 | |
0.37 | Condo | $8,000,000 | 09/08/26 | 4 | 4.5 | 6,085 | |
0.15 | Condo | $5,500,000 | 06/05/26 | 5 | 5.5 | 6,200 | |
0.37 | Condo | $7,870,528 | 08/04/26 | 4 | 4.5 | 6,085 | |
0.08 | Condo | $3,850,000 | 12/12/25 | 3 | 5 | 6,900 | |
0.21 | Condo | $4,200,000 | 09/01/26 | 4 | 3.5 | 5,250 | |
0.11 | Condo | $3,425,000 | 12/09/25 | 3 | 4.5 | 5,700 |
Nearby home prices
Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.Address | Distance | Price | Bed | Bath | Sqft | Status |
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0.00 | $1,512,200 | 2 | 2.5 | 2,347 | Off Market | |
0.00 | $1,662,500 | 3 | 3.5 | 2,832 | Recently Sold | |
0.00 | $622,900 | 1 | 1 | 1,146 | Off Market | |
0.00 | $585,100 | 1 | 1 | 1,146 | Off Market | |
0.00 | $2,300,000 | 2 | 2.5 | 2,832 | Recently Sold | |
0.00 | $5,558,200 | 3 | 3.5 | 5,400 | Off Market | |
0.00 | $750,000 | 1 | 1.5 | 1,278 | Recently Sold | |
0.00 | $1,164,900 | 2 | 2.5 | 2,482 | Off Market | |
0.00 | $775,000 | 2 | 2.5 | - | Recently Sold | |
0.00 | $925,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,825 | Recently Sold | |
0.00 | $1,412,800 | 2 | 2.5 | 2,482 | Off Market | |
0.00 | $795,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,529 | Off Market |
Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Mar 3, 2026 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12541400 | PriceChange | $8,400,000 Price decreased by 6% |
Jan 8, 2026 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12541400 | Listed For Sale | $8,900,000 |
Jan 1, 2026 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11954424 | ListingRemoved | $8,900,000 |
Dec 6, 2024 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11954424 | Listed For Sale | $8,900,000 |
Sep 3, 2024 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11954424 | ListingRemoved | $8,900,000 |
Aug 28, 2024 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11954424 | PriceChange | $8,900,000 Price decreased by 6% |
Jan 9, 2024 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11954424 | Listed For Sale | $9,500,000 |
Dec 27, 2023 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11732514 | ListingRemoved | |
Nov 17, 2023 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11732514 | PriceChange | $9,500,000 Price decreased by 5% |
Apr 8, 2023 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11732514 | PriceChange | $10,000,000 Price decreased by 5% |
Mar 7, 2023 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11732514 | Listed For Sale | $10,500,000 |
Dec 5, 2022 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11122737 | ListingRemoved | |
Jun 28, 2022 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11122737 | Listed For Sale | $10,900,000 |
Sep 14, 2016 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09227087 | Sold | $8,000,000 |
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Agent Phone: (773) 251-6915

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Frequently asked questions about 159 E Walton Pl #PENTHOUSE
- What is the estimated monthly payment for 159 E Walton Pl #PENTHOUSE?Based on a $8,400,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 159 E Walton Pl #PENTHOUSE in Chicago, IL is approximately $59,847 (about $45,842 principal & interest, $13,930 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
- How does the list price for 159 E Walton Pl #PENTHOUSE compare to homes in Chicago?159 E Walton Pl #PENTHOUSE in Chicago, IL is listed at $8,400,000, about 1910% above the $418K median sale price in Chicago.
- What do residents say about the Streeterville neighborhood?Residents describe the Streeterville neighborhood in Chicago, IL as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See homes for sale in Streeterville, Chicago.
- What are the closest schools to 159 E Walton Pl #PENTHOUSE?The closest schools to 159 E Walton Pl #PENTHOUSE in Chicago, IL are Ogden Elementary School (Pre-K/Middle, rated 4/10), Wells Community Academy High School (rated 1/10).
- Does 159 E Walton Pl #PENTHOUSE have air conditioning?Yes, 159 E Walton Pl #PENTHOUSE in Chicago, IL has air conditioning.
- Does 159 E Walton Pl #PENTHOUSE have laundry facilities?Yes, 159 E Walton Pl #PENTHOUSE in Chicago, IL has in-unit laundry.
159 E Walton Pl #PENTHOUSE, Chicago, IL 60611 is a 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 7,880 sqft condo built in 1929. 159 E Walton Pl #PENTHOUSE is located in Streeterville, Chicago. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID on Jan 8, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 12541400.

