What You Get for…..$900,000
New York Times, June 10, 2007
By Anna Bahney
Illinois
What: Preconstruction three-bedroom condominium
How much: $905,800
Per square foot: $585
This 1,547-square-foot apartment is in the X/O Condominiums building, which was designed by Lucien Lagrange Architects and has an expected completion date of mid-2010. It is part of a development in the South Loop area that includes 485 units in two high-rise towers, 10 street-level town homes and a quarter-acre park along Prairie Avenue. The apartment, in the 46-story north tower, is on the 39th floor in the southeast corner and will have views of both the city and Lake Michigan. The kitchen will feature Wolf, Sub-Zero and Miele appliances and will be open to the living and dining areas. There are two bathrooms, which will have Kohler fixtures. Residents will have access to a 13,000-square-foot health club and spa featuring an exercise center, a pool, a hot tub, a sauna, a sun deck, a screening room, wine storage, a cafe and a social lounge. The building will have 24-hour security and bicycle storage. Below-ground heated parking will be available starting at $39,000 a spot. Taxes have not been assessed. Common charges will be $577 a month.
