Why I live at 1230 N State Parkway

Standing between Scott and Division, three blocks west of Lake Michigan in Chicago’s famed Gold Coast, stands 1230 N State Parkway. This highly desirable building, also known as State Tower, represents quality construction and all the amenities you need to live in comfort. Built in 1980 there are 92 total units and various floorplans that include 1 to 3 bedroom homes. There are only 4 units per floor allowing neighbors their privacy and peace.
The building offers a superior 24 hour door staff, an exercise room, bike storage, extra large storage units for each condo and a 24 hour maintenance staff that is exceptional!
I call 1230 N State Parkway my home. Our home has two big bedrooms, central air, two full baths, a huge living room and defined dining area, plus a large galley kitchen where I actually enjoy cooking, a generous balcony and best of all an in unit washer/dryer. We also have a deeded heated garage space that gives us enough room for our car and our motor scooter. There is also one more thing that is really great. So great that it’s difficult to put into words but I am going to try. Ready? Free guest parking! Shhhhh! Please, don’t tell everyone! It’s an outdoor row of about 8 spaces in the alley behind the building. First come, first serve for guests and service men, a true value and luxury! With some buildings on this street that have no parking at all, it’s truly a treat.
I thoroughly enjoy how friendly the building is. People here are not snooty or overly stuck on rules. The staff is so helpful. The building is managed by Draper and Kramer and our in-house manager is great.
Personal lifestyle choice means everything in these days. We may not be able to hold on to our 401k, but we can still enjoy our leisure time. Living just three short blocks from the lake, a short walk to Rush Street, the night life capitol of Chicago or a few more blocks to the magnificent mile, gives us all the excitement and beauty we need. This is above all, our neighborhood. I walk to my office on the corner of Michigan and Oak. I walk to my hairdresser, my bank, my bookstore, my drugstore, my coffee shop and my grocery store. I walk or ride on the lakefront, eat at any one of a dozen restaurants, walk to the park just 4 blocks away or hang out in Old Town, also 4 blocks away. So many choices and all if it grand.
So, this is why I choose this area. Perhaps you would too. Right now there are 4 units actively listed on the market at 1230 N State Parkway. They range in price between $449,000 - $615,000 and boast between 2-3 generous bedrooms, two baths and are offer various floorplans and finishes. The deeded garage parking generally is offered for an additional $40,000. If you are thinking about value in the Gold Coast think about 1230 N State Parkway. For the money, I wouldn’t live anywhere else.
If you would like more information about this building or about others in the Gold Coast please contact me at 312-264-5878 or email me at rsimborg@rubloff.com.