Chicago Condo: Astoria Tower Residence and Spa

Building Address:

21 E. 9th, Chicago, IL 60605

• Units: 241
• Built: 2008
• Neighborhood: South Loop
• Pets Allowed: N/A

240 Units Even though Astoria Tower is a brand new condominium, its Art Deco design sets it apart from many of Chicago's modern skyscrapers. The exterior incorporates strong verticality offset by tiered terraces. Astoria Tower rises 30 stories and culminates with a stair-stepping structure on the top. The rest of the building cascades down from the pinnacle in a waterfall of blue glass paneling running between peach colored concrete supports. The result is a unique South Loop residence that combines contemporary innovation with a time-honored architectural genre.

Condos at Astoria Tower include one- and two-bedroom floor plans that range in size from 565 to 1,800 square feet. One-bedroom units offer one-, 1.5- and two-bath layouts, starting in the low $200,000s and getting up to the $400,000s. Two-bedrooms have either two or three bathrooms and start at $390,000. The higher-end units surpass the million dollar mark and the penthouse has a $1.5 million price tag. The units feature oversized double-pane windows with insulated glass, 9ft ceiling heights, private balconies with insulated doors, walk-in closets, engineered hardwood flooring, and stain-resistant carpeting in the bedrooms. Kitchens have designer stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, wood cabinetry and brushed chrome hardware. Condos are pre-wired for high-speed Internet, cable and phone, and each unit has washer/dryer hook-up.

Building amenities at Astoria Tower are highlighted by the Spa Life Center. There's also a state-of-the-art fitness facility, golf simulation room, private home theatre, and Rec Room with billiards. The condominium has a convenient business center and conference room onsite, plus a receiving room and 24-hour doorman. Residents can keep extra possessions in private storage lockers and the bike room is great for those two-wheelers after a ride. Secured indoor parking is available for an additional cost, but Astoria Tower is also close to the CTA and Metra so owning a vehicle is hardly necessary for getting around. Not to mention the condo's location in the heart of the South Loop – just a block and a half from Michigan Avenue and Grant Park.