Chicago · Cook County · IL
Homes for sale in
The Pinnacle.
- Active listings
- 2
- Median list
- $1.33M
- Avg time on market
- 41 days
- Sold · last year
- 7
Active listings
2 homes on the market
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About the community
A full-service luxury high-rise in the heart of River North.
The Pinnacle is a luxury high-rise condominium tower at 21 East Huron Street in Chicago's River North, on the border of Streeterville and about two blocks west of the Magnificent Mile. Designed by Lucien Lagrange Architects and developed by the Fordham Company, it was completed around 2004 and rises roughly 49 stories. It is a full-amenity, full-service building with 24-hour door staff and on-site management, holding a few hundred residences that range from two and three-bedroom condos up to upper-floor penthouses. Homes are known for floor-to-ceiling glass, open layouts, and skyline and, from higher and east-facing units, lake views.
At a glance
River North high-rise
A roughly 49-story luxury tower at 21 E Huron, two blocks off the Magnificent Mile.
24-hour door staff
Full-service building with on-site management and a package receiving room.
Indoor pool + spa
An indoor pool with spa, steam and sauna, and a fitness center.
Theater + club rooms
A private theater, party and game rooms, a business center, and a dog run.
Skyline + lake views
Floor-to-ceiling glass with city and, from higher east-facing units, lake outlooks.
Lagrange-designed, circa 2004
Designed by Lucien Lagrange Architects and developed by the Fordham Company.
Red Line + the Mag Mile
Walk to the CTA Red Line at Chicago/State and to Michigan Avenue shopping and dining.
Attached garage parking
On-site garage parking, generally purchased or paid for separately from the unit.
What’s close
The Pinnacle sits at 21 E Huron in River North, on the Streeterville border and two blocks west of the Magnificent Mile, one of the most central and walkable spots on the near north side.
- Shopping
- Two blocks to North Michigan Avenue and the Magnificent Mile, with everyday grocery and retail (Whole Foods, Trader Joe's) close by.
- Transit
- The CTA Red Line at Chicago/State is a few blocks away, with numerous bus routes along Michigan Avenue and State Street.
- Highway
- I-90/94 (the Kennedy) is a short drive west via the Ohio and Ontario feeder streets.
- Hospital
- The Northwestern Memorial campus and Lurie Children's Hospital are within walking distance in Streeterville.
- Schools
- Chicago Public Schools assigns by exact address; the near-north area is largely served by Ogden International School (confirm), plus magnet and selective-enrollment options.
- Lakefront
- Lake Michigan and the lakefront path are a short walk east.
What it’s actually like to live here
Life at The Pinnacle is downtown luxury living in one of Chicago's most central near-north locations. You are steps from the Magnificent Mile, walkable to the lakefront, world-class dining, and the Northwestern medical campus, and a short subway or bus ride from the Loop. The building is built for a lock-and-leave, full-service lifestyle: 24-hour door staff greet you, management is on site, packages are received for you, and a deep amenity deck (indoor pool and spa, fitness, sundeck, theater, and party and game rooms) means much of daily life can happen without leaving the tower.
The honest tradeoffs are those of high-end vertical living. Monthly assessments on a full-service luxury tower are meaningful and vary by unit, and they are the price of the staffing and amenities that make the building what it is. Garage parking is generally a separate cost rather than a given, which matters in a car-optional but not car-free part of the city. There is no private yard or ground-level outdoor space of your own beyond a balcony or terrace, so buyers who want a garden or a driveway will feel the difference from a single-family home.
What you trade those things for is convenience and view. This is a walk-everywhere neighborhood where you can leave the car parked for days, floor-to-ceiling glass frames the skyline and the lake, and the building handles the maintenance, security, and services a house would put on your own to-do list. For buyers who want turnkey, amenity-rich urban living in the heart of the near north, that is the trade the building is designed around.
The questions buyers actually ask
The Pinnacle FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping The Pinnacle. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- As a full-service luxury tower, the monthly assessment funds 24-hour door staff, on-site management, and the building's amenity set, along with common-area maintenance, building insurance, and reserves. Assessments vary by residence based on square footage, floor, and any deeded parking or storage, and garage parking is generally a separate cost rather than part of a base assessment. Confirm the current assessment and exactly which utilities are included for the specific unit.
- When was The Pinnacle built?
- Developed by the Fordham Company, designed by Lucien Lagrange Architects built the community between 2002 and 2006.
- What's the typical closing timeline?
- 30 to 60 days from accepted offer to keys. Cash deals can close in two weeks. Conventional financing is usually closer to 60.
- Where exactly is The Pinnacle and what neighborhood is it in?
- It is at 21 East Huron Street in River North, on the border of Streeterville and about two blocks west of the Magnificent Mile. Some listings describe the pocket as the Cathedral District, where River North, Streeterville, and the Gold Coast meet.
- When was the building built and who designed it?
- It was designed by Lucien Lagrange Architects and developed by the Fordham Company, and completed around 2004 (a few sources say 2005). It rises roughly 49 stories.
- What kinds of homes are in the building?
- Primarily two and three-bedroom condominiums plus larger residences and upper-floor penthouses. Homes feature floor-to-ceiling windows with skyline and, from many units, lake views, and sizes range from roughly the low-1,300s up to several thousand square feet.
- What do the monthly assessments cover?
- As a full-service tower, the assessment typically funds 24-hour door staff, on-site management, the amenity set, common-area maintenance, building insurance, and reserves. It varies by unit based on size, floor, and deeded parking or storage, and garage parking is generally separate. Confirm the current figure and which utilities are included for the specific unit.
- What school would my child attend?
- The near-north area is largely served by Ogden International School of Chicago, the likely neighborhood school for this address, but CPS assigns by exact address and also offers magnet and selective-enrollment options. Confirm the current assignment for the specific unit using the CPS School Locator.
- What do homes cost and how is the market right now?
- Pricing is upper-tier and luxury, and it moves with the market, so the most accurate answer is the live Market snapshot on this page, which reflects current active listings and recent activity for the building rather than a static number.
- Who is the real estate agent for The Pinnacle?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers The Pinnacle 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 Pinnacle 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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Joe knows The Pinnacle
Most agents will list anything. I focus on the places I actually know, and the things that move value here don't show up in the MLS write-up: which streets and buildings hold demand, what the HOA or assessments really cover, how the comps read once you account for condition and location, and where buyers consistently want to be.
When you're ready to tour or list, you want someone who has read the last 50 closed comps in this specific market, not a national average, and can tell you what they actually mean for your price. That's how I work. Text or call any time, and I'll give you a real take, not a brochure.
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Market snapshot
The Pinnacle, 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
$1,335,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$785,000
Homes for sale right now
2
Avg time on market
41 days
Sold in the last year
7
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 4, 2025 through August 4, 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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