The Waldorf Astoria Residences at 11 E Walton Street remain one of Chicago’s most exclusive, service-driven luxury addresses. With hotel-level amenities, oversized layouts, and a private, quiet residential experience, the building continues to attract high-end buyers who value convenience without chaos.
Turnover is extremely limited, and 2025 follows that pattern — steady, selective, and consistent.
Below is the full breakdown of current inventory, 2025 closed sales, and the market narrative that defines one of the Gold Coast’s strongest luxury buildings.
CURRENT INVENTORY (AS OF NOVEMBER 2025)
Inventory at Waldorf Astoria is always low, and as of today, just one residence is available — typical for the building.
| Unit | List Price | Beds | Baths | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4202 | $4,250,000 | 3 | 3.1 | High-floor 3BR with premium exposure |
Analysis:
A single active listing underscores the building’s exclusivity. Residence 4202 is one of the most desirable layouts in the tower — a high-floor, 3-bedroom home with scale and exposures that are consistently in demand.
RECENT SALES | 2025
| Unit | Beds | Baths | Closed Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4001 | 3 | 3.1 | $2,425,000 |
| 5802 | 3 | 3.1 | $3,000,000 |
| 4902 | 3 | 3.1 | $4,250,000 |
Analysis:
Waldorf saw three closings in 2025, all 3-bedroom / 3.1-bath residences between $2.425M and $4.25M.
This is typical for the building — measured activity, concentrated among larger, high-floor homes where buyers value:
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Layout efficiency
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Quality of finishes
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The service model
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Hotel-level amenities
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Privacy
Prices continue to hold firm in the building’s core luxury segment.
MARKET NARRATIVE
For Buyers
Waldorf Astoria offers one of Chicago’s rare combinations: hotel service, large residential floorplans, and unmatched location. It appeals to buyers who want the Gold Coast experience without sacrificing privacy. Opportunities are limited — and they don’t appear often.
For Sellers
Scarcity continues to support strong pricing.
High-floor 3-bedroom layouts remain the standout performers, with a track record of consistent, high-quality demand. Presentation matters, but the building’s brand and service model do a lot of heavy lifting.
For the Market
The Waldorf occupies its own lane. It is not trying to compete with newer glass towers or larger condo developments. It succeeds because it offers something more difficult to replicate: quiet luxury, privacy, and exceptional service. That’s why the building’s pricing remains stable year after year.
WHY THE WALDORF ASTORIA STANDS OUT
What sets the Waldorf Astoria apart becomes obvious once you’ve spent real time in the building. It’s one of the few addresses in Chicago where the service, the residences, and the location all operate at a truly elevated level without feeling exaggerated.
The corner of Walton & State is hard to beat. It stays quiet when you want it to, but you’re steps from Oak Street, the Gold Coast Triangle, top-tier retail, and the lake. It’s convenience without friction.
The hotel connection goes a long way.
There are nights when you don’t want to cook or go out, and being able to order real room service — a late-night burger, a full breakfast tray, a bottle of wine — is a quality-of-life upgrade that ends up being used more than expected. Residents privately love this.
The building’s signature restaurant, Brass Tack, gives the hotel a solid in-house dining option:
Downstairs, the retail base includes high-end boutiques like Jaeger-LeCoultre, Panerai, and A. Lange & Söhne — rare even for the Gold Coast and incredibly convenient:
And then there are the residences themselves. They feel like homes — not units. Larger rooms, more intentional layouts, real separation, and views that stay compelling on the upper floors.
The Waldorf doesn’t need to sell itself loudly. It’s private, well-run, consistent, and rooted in a location that’s almost impossible to match.
OUTLOOK FOR 2026
The Waldorf closes out 2026 in a position of strength:
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Extremely limited inventory
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Consistent demand for high-floor 3BR layouts
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Pricing supported by the building’s service and privacy
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Continued interest from out-of-state and second-home buyers
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Stable activity in the $2.5M–$4.5M range
Expect the building to continue its long-standing pattern of low turnover and high-quality demand.
CONDOS FOR SALE AT THE WALDORF ASTORIA — 11 E WALTON
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