Listed at $485,000, MLS #12609734, 2 beds, 2 baths, 1,270 square feet, 1270 SF, If you've ever dreamed of coming home to park and lake views, world-class culture at your doorstep, and a building with genuine architectural soul — 310 S. Michigan Avenue, #1001 is your address. Set on Chicago's celebrated Cultural Mile in the landmark Metropolitan Tower — built in 1924 and graced with soaring stone facades, original brass details, and intact original elevator doors — this 1,270 SF east-facing condominium is a rare find for buyers who refuse to settle for ordinary. THE VIEWS Step into the living room or primary bedroom and you're greeted by a panorama that stops you in your tracks: Grant Park's lush greenery, the shimmering expanse of Lake Michigan, and the graceful arc of Monroe Harbor. These are the views you'll look forward to every single evening. THE HOME This is not a cookie-cutter renovation. Gorgeous hardwood floors anchor the open kitchen and living room floor plan. A gas fireplace adds warmth and character. The renovated primary bath is genuinely stunning — marble and stone surfaces with a double vanity, the kind of finish that makes daily life feel luxurious. The second bedroom offers flexibility for guests or a home office. An in-unit laundry room with a full-size washer and dryer adds everyday convenience. Behind the walls, the bones are solid. The building's 2010 renovation delivered in-unit sprinklers and a four-pipe zoned heating and air system, meaning true year-round comfort on your terms. It's the best of vintage character with thoroughly modern function. THE BUILDING Metropolitan Tower is more than a beautiful address — it's a community. Amenities have been thoughtfully upgraded: a newly renovated two-level community room suite, a large fitness center, and a brand-new sun deck opening this spring. A book nook, on-site management team, valet and dry-cleaning service, and 24-hour door staff deliver a white-glove living experience. The building maintains over $4,000,000 in reserves — a mark of outstanding financial stewardship. Attached garage parking is deeded and included in the price, a $35,000 value. THE LOCATION Few addresses in Chicago rival this one for walkability to world-class culture and civic life. Symphony Center and the Art Institute of Chicago are a half-block away. Grant Park and the iconic Buckingham Fountain are directly across Michigan Avenue. The Auditorium Theatre and Studebaker Theater are one block south. The University Club, Chicago Club, and ULCC are all within easy walking distance. For commuters, the location is equally strategic. Lake Shore Drive and Ida B. Wells Drive offer fast access north, south, and west. Michigan Avenue bus lines and multiple CTA rail lines are steps from your door. This is downtown Chicago living at its very best — a home with history, heart, and an address that genuinely speaks for itself.

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