8 Illinois Homes with Incredible Views

A contemporary courtyard design (840 Ft2 courtyard), surrounded by 8-ft windows offering breathtaking year-round views of the Mississippi River. Main-floor living with plenty of space to entertain in this 3600+ Sq Ft house: 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2-car garage, office, and yoga studio.

Size: 3,650 sf

Price: $1,520,000

Listing details: Plus, there are another 3300 Ft2 in the lower level for future expansion with room for 2 bedrooms, two baths, a family room, and a game room. Energy efficient: 33 solar panels, geothermal HVAC system with 3-zoned temperature control, spray-foam insulation!

Contact: Mark G. Sumpter, Eagle Ridge Realty, +1 773.209.1987

This rarely available penthouse comes complete with amazing floor to ceiling windows in nearly every room of the unit. This large unit has incredible 300degree UNOBSTRUCTED city views and views of the park from the John Hancock to the West Loop, and more.

Size: 2,080 sf

Price: $1,225,000

Listing details: This unit includes a LARGE combined living and dining area with sleek floors and the best top of the line finishes as well as access to your expansive private terrace. An incredible unit to see!

Contact: Mark Zipperer of RE/MAX, +1 773-612-6628

Fabulous Chicago skyline and sunset views from floor-to-ceiling windows frame the gracious open layout of this 1700 square foot loft at Dearborn Tower. Newly refinished hardwood floors, granite island, maple cabinets,18 foot private recessed balcony. Bedrooms have new carpet and ensuite primary bath with double vanity, separate shower, soaking tub and huge upgraded walk-in closet.

Size: 1,700 sf

Price: $575,000

Listing details: Garage parking is included. Full-service building with 24-hour door staff, on-site management, new exercise facility, party room, business center, sundeck and cleaners. Central South Loop location. Close to public transportation, City parks& playgrounds.

Contact: Susan Dickman, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, +1 773.627.8176

True pride of ownership is seen throughout in this Mid-Century modern home on a corner lot with serene views of a beautiful park. Imaginative use of stainless, granite, marble, glass block and wood details abound. Enjoy these highlights!• Gracious Bluestone Front Walk• Open Concept with dramatic Vaulted Ceilings• Kitchen with Granite Counters and Marble Backsplash• Spacious Family Room with Granite Floor and Huge Closet•

Size: 1,414 sf

Price: $449,000

Listing details: Wonderful Recreation Room with Fireplace (as is)• Huge 2+ attached Garage with Cement Driveway• Gorgeous Views of 6 Acre Sereda Park This home truly lives large and is a joy with the open living space, wonderful park views and opportunity to use the park for your own recreation. Owners have spent countless time updating in keeping with the style of the home and creating so many unique details!

Contact: Doug Hanscom & Judy Ellison, Coldwell Banker Realty , +1 708.997.2355

Enjoy being welcomed into this unit by beautifully custom painted cabinetry with new brass hardware, recently updated stainless steel LG appliance package &granite counters. The eat-in kitchen offers room for island seating and a copious amount of storage space. The kitchen flows into the large open living room flooded with natural light and complimented by a large balcony showcasing stunning views of the city.

Size: 1,000 sf

Price: $335,000

Listing details: The adjacent den makes for great home office or guest space and has access to a second separate balcony. Steps to Trader Joe’s & Whole Foods, Quartinos, True Foods & Barry’s. Very well-maintained building w/ 24 hr. doorman, fitness center, dry-cleaner. Deeded garage parking sold separately at $30,000.

Contact: Michelle Welch of Compass, +1 630.881.8817

Rustic Living At It’s Best ! This magnificent waterfront log-sided home is truly one of a kind with 5431 square feet of Artisan craftmanship! This home offers a backyard oasis situated on over 1 acre, nestled on a private pond, including inground pool, gazebo, shed, fire pit, professionally landscaped and a dock! 4 Bedrooms and 4.1 baths this place is a 10+ and has everything! Open floor plan with stunning 2 story lakefront windows! This home sits on the highest point in the neighborhood and has stunning views in the front & backyard!

Size: 5,431  sf

Price: $950,000

Listing details: Enjoy the mornings sitting on your front porch and the evenings enjoying the backyard with incredible sunset views! The home also boosts 3 ensuite bedrooms! Some special features to the home are a4 Zone Theatre/Entertainment System in the family room, grate room, bar area & pool area along with an updated kitchen including appliances, zoned heating & cooling system, updated master bath, cables have been installed in the trees to prevent tree limbs from falling on the house, a whole house generator, a lightening protection system installed on roof and so much more!

Contact: Kathryn Festen, Baird & Warner, +1 815.210.6102

Absolutely Spectacular Water Views. Complete rehab inside and out. The deck offers breathtaking views of the lake and will certainly be a spot you’ll want to hang out all summer. Direct lake access allows you to build a dock and keep your boat for ease.

Size: 1,415 sf

Price: $575,900

Listing details: Whether you’re looking for your forever home, lake home, or summer retreat this home is sure to check all the boxes.

Contact: Jed Parish, @properties, +1 630-688-6672

Amazing waterfront galore and located on a beautiful stretch of the river! Home comes with 114’ of river front and your own 10’ x 36’ concrete boat ramp. The entire 1.45 acres has a park-like feeling with some spectacular views. The interior has been remodeled with new LVT flooring throughout, quartz kitchen counter, recently painted, updated main full bath … just to name a few! New HVAC system in 2021, water heater in 2016.

Size: 2,532 sf

Price: $399,900

Listing details: New roof in2018 on house, garage, she shed and also added skylight. Gazebo got anew roof in 2020. A new 16’ x 40’ hobby shop / garage with heat and AC was added in 2018. Along with the hobby shop / garage, there is a she shed and a 30’ x 40’ outbuilding. Both the she shed and outbuilding have electric. Finished lower level has bedroom, den, full bath, and large rec room that overlooks the backyard and river. Plenty of storage in LL. This home has been extremely well maintained inside and out! Move right in! You are going to love this place!!

Contact: Jana Cox of Stillman Valley Home & Farm Sales, +1 815.979.1350