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4 Beds
5 Baths
7,880 sqft

$8,400,000

159 E Walton Place Unit# PH, Chicago IL, 60611

Price per sqft$1,065.99
Built in1929
Property size7,880 sqft
Property typeResidential

Overview

Active

Listed Jan 8, 2026

Updated 36h ago

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.

$55,885/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $8,400,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
12541400
Available since
January 8, 2026

Interior Features

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5
Fireplace
Yes
Cooling
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
No

Other Property Details

Taxes
$126,131
Tax Frequency
Annually
Garage
Yes

 Courtesy of Brian Loomis | Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

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