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The Edge Lofts and Tower.
- Active listings
- 1
- Median list
- $515K
- Avg time on market
- 45 days
- Sold · last year
- 4
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About the community
Vintage lofts and a glass tower on the edge of downtown.
The Edge Lofts and Tower is a modern condominium building at 210 S Des Plaines Street in the West Loop and Near West Side, between Union Station and Greektown on the edge of downtown. The 21-story tower was completed in 2004 atop a preserved five-story warehouse base originally built in 1913, for a total of 224 residential units. It offers two distinct products under one roof: authentic Chicago lofts in the historic base, with exposed brick and concrete, and bright, glass-walled condos in the tower above with open city and skyline views. It is a staffed, pet-friendly building steps from Metra, the CTA, and Restaurant Row.
At a glance
21-story tower over a 1913 base
The tower was completed in 2004 on a preserved 1913 warehouse base at 210 S Des Plaines Street, 224 residential units total.
Lofts plus glass condos
Vintage loft homes with exposed brick and concrete in the base, and modern floor-to-ceiling-glass condos in the tower above.
24-hour door staff
Staffed lobby with an on-site manager and engineer, a fitness center, a community room, and a bike room.
Pet-friendly with a dog run
An on-site dog run and a pet-friendly policy with limits on the number of pets; confirm the current policy with the association.
Steps from Union Station
Walkable to Union Station and Ogilvie for Metra and Amtrak, with the CTA Blue Line and expressway access close by.
West Loop dining at the door
Near Randolph Street Restaurant Row and Fulton Market, with major grocery stores a short walk away.
Chicago Public Schools
Skinner West Elementary and Wells Community Academy High School are commonly cited for the area. Confirm the attendance boundary by address with the CPS locator.
What’s close
The Edge sits in the West Loop at Des Plaines and Jackson, between Union Station and Greektown, steps from Metra, the CTA Blue Line, and the Kennedy and Eisenhower interchange.
- Building amenities
- 24-hour door staff, an on-site manager and engineer, a fitness center, a community room, a bike room, and a dog run. Confirm the current amenity list with the association.
- Transit
- Walkable to Union Station and Ogilvie for Metra and Amtrak, with CTA Blue Line service at Clinton and UIC-Halsted nearby and quick access to the expressway interchange.
- Dining and shopping
- Steps from Randolph Street Restaurant Row and Fulton Market, with Whole Foods, Mariano's, and other groceries a short walk away.
- Parks and landmarks
- Old St. Patrick's Church sits across the street and Heritage Green Park is adjacent, with the Loop and Greektown a short walk east and north.
- Schools
- Chicago Public Schools, with Skinner West Elementary and Wells Community Academy High School commonly cited. Confirm the assignment by address with the CPS locator.
- Parking
- On-site garage parking is available and typically deeded or rented separately from the residence. Confirm the parking arrangement for any specific unit.
What it’s actually like to live here
The Edge is built for people who want to live at the doorstep of downtown without paying full downtown-tower prices. Commuters can walk to Union Station, Ogilvie, and the Blue Line, which makes car-light living genuinely practical, and drivers are minutes from the expressway interchange. Day to day, the payoff is convenience: Randolph Street and Fulton Market dining, major grocery stores within a short walk, and the Loop's offices, courts, and campuses close enough to reach on foot.
The building's signature is choice. The historic base holds authentic Chicago lofts with exposed brick and concrete, while the tower above delivers the opposite mood: bright, glassy condos with floor-to-ceiling windows and long city views. Buyers essentially pick a personality, vintage texture or modern light, inside one well-run, doorman-staffed association with a fitness center, community room, bike room, and even a dog run.
The honest tradeoffs are real. This is a downtown-edge location, not a quiet residential enclave or a lakefront setting, so expect city noise, busy nearby streets, and a weekday commuter rhythm around Union Station rather than beaches or parks at your door. Views are of the skyline, not the lake. Parking is typically a separate deeded purchase or rental, which adds cost. And unit experience varies a lot between a compact studio and a large two-bedroom, so compare assessments, layout, and light carefully before committing.
The questions buyers actually ask
The Edge Lofts and Tower FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping The Edge Lofts and Tower. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Monthly assessments at The Edge vary by unit size and type, with a meaningful spread between a small studio and a large two-bedroom. In a building of this type they typically cover common-area maintenance, the door staff, building insurance, water and scavenger service, and reserves, but the exact inclusion list should be confirmed from an assessment letter or the unit's listing. Confirm the current amount for any specific unit with the association or managing agent. Cook County property taxes are billed separately per unit, and parking is typically deeded or rented separately from the residence.
- What's the typical closing timeline?
- 45 to 90 days from accepted offer to keys. Cash deals can close in two weeks. Conventional financing is usually closer to 90.
- Where exactly is The Edge, and is it in Edgewater?
- It is at 210 S Des Plaines Street in the West Loop and Near West Side, between Union Station and Greektown. Despite the similar name, it is not in the Edgewater neighborhood and is not on the lakefront.
- When was it built and how big is it?
- The 21-story tower was completed in 2004 on top of a preserved 1913 warehouse base, for a total of 224 residential units.
- What kinds of homes are inside?
- A mix of vintage lofts in the historic base, with exposed brick and concrete, and modern glass-walled condos in the tower, from studios up to two-bedrooms. Confirm the size and layout of any specific unit on its listing.
- What do units cost and how is the market right now?
- Pricing and market conditions change constantly, so this page shows live MLS figures in the Market snapshot above rather than a fixed number. Check those tiles for current values, inventory, and pace.
- What amenities does the building have, and is parking included?
- 24-hour door staff, an on-site manager and engineer, a fitness center, a community room, a bike room, and a dog run. It is pet-friendly with limits on the number of pets. Garage parking is on site but typically deeded or rented separately, so confirm parking for any specific unit.
- What are property taxes like?
- Expect a Cook County effective rate broadly in the range of roughly 1.8 to 2.1 percent of market value, though condo rates and reassessments vary. Confirm the exact figure for a specific unit by PIN with the Cook County Assessor and Treasurer, and make sure the homeowner exemption is in place.
- Who is the real estate agent for The Edge Lofts and Tower?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers The Edge Lofts and Tower in Chicago, IL through Subdiview, a neighborhood-first home search for the Chicago suburbs and collar counties. Joe prices and negotiates from the live MRED sold comps for The Edge Lofts and Tower specifically, not national averages, and can help you buy or sell here. Reach Joe at 224-385-8779 or joe@joekeeganhomes.com.
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Market snapshot
The Edge Lofts and Tower, by the numbers
Live MRED data, refreshed daily. The numbers below tell you what this market is doing today, not what Zillow's algorithm thinks it might be doing six weeks from now.
Typical list price
$515,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$392,500
Homes for sale right now
1
Avg time on market
45 days
Sold in the last year
4
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 9, 2025 through August 9, 2026. Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC does not guarantee nor is it in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
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