$340,000

bed

bath

half bath

809 N Racine Avenue #204

Chicago, Illinois 60642

New / MLS #12679817 / Condo / West Town

Listing information updated 6/20/2026 at 6:03am

Set inside the boutique Handelsman Lofts-a 1908 building converted to just 12 condos-this 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath loft in River West pairs soaring 12-foot ceilings with oversized west-facing windows that pour natural light across an open floor plan. Inside, the living and dining areas share one expansive great room anchored by a fireplace framed by custom floor-to-ceiling built-in bookshelves, with warm oak hardwood floors refinished in 2026. The kitchen was remodeled in 2018 with quartz countertops, a center island with seating, and a full stainless steel Samsung appliance package, and the dining area holds a 10-seat table with room to spare for a work-from-home setup. A full bath finished with marble counters plus a separate half bath make the layout easy to entertain in, and the updates run deep: a new Lennox furnace with whole-home humidifier (2024), a replaced window bay (2025), Rheem water heater (2018), in-unit laundry, smart thermostat, and a water filtration system. Handelsman Lofts is an elevator building with a shared rooftop sundeck overlooking the city skyline-imagine summer evenings up there with the lights across the river. Garage parking and basement storage are included, and the well-run self-managed association keeps a low monthly assessment that covers cable, internet, Wi-Fi, water, parking, and exterior maintenance. Located in the heart of River West, you're minutes from the Chicago Blue Line and the 66, 8, and 56 bus routes, five minutes from Eckhart Park, and moments from the I-90/94 on-ramp-loft-style living with character, light, and an unbeatable commute.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

None

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

N/A

Pet Information:

Cats OK, Dogs OK

Common Area Amenities:

Elevator in Residence, Storage, Sundeck, Security Door Lock(s), Service Elevator(s)

Internal Features:

Storage, Built-in Features

External Features:

Roof Deck, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

17x22 - Main

Dining Room:

combo - Main

Kitchen:

10x17 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

14x13 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

N/A

3rd Bedroom:

N/A

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Laundry:

3x3 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$7,728

Tax Year:

2024

Assessments:

$359 / month

Location

Zip Code:

60642

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

None

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

N/A

Pet Information:

Cats OK, Dogs OK

Common Area Amenities:

Elevator in Residence, Storage, Sundeck, Security Door Lock(s), Service Elevator(s)

Internal Features:

Storage, Built-in Features

External Features:

Roof Deck, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

17x22 - Main

Dining Room:

combo - Main

Kitchen:

10x17 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

14x13 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

N/A

3rd Bedroom:

N/A

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Laundry:

3x3 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$7,728

Tax Year:

2024

Assessments:

$359 / month

Zip Code:

60642

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: Vesta Preferred LLC

Listing Office Phone: 773.645.4455

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