{"id":23321,"date":"2026-01-20T20:43:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T20:43:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/?p=23321"},"modified":"2026-02-03T20:46:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T20:46:18","slug":"where-do-billionaires-live-in-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/where-do-billionaires-live-in-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Do Billionaires Live in Chicago?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-attachment-id=\"23323\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/where-do-billionaires-live-in-chicago\/where-do-billionaires-in-chicago-live\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/where-do-billionaires-in-chicago-live.png?fit=1350%2C650&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1350,650\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"where-do-billionaires-in-chicago-live\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/where-do-billionaires-in-chicago-live.png?fit=300%2C144&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/where-do-billionaires-in-chicago-live.png?fit=634%2C305&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23323\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/where-do-billionaires-in-chicago-live.png?resize=634%2C305&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Where Do Billionaires Live in Chicago?\" width=\"634\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/where-do-billionaires-in-chicago-live.png?w=1350&amp;ssl=1 1350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/where-do-billionaires-in-chicago-live.png?resize=300%2C144&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/where-do-billionaires-in-chicago-live.png?resize=1024%2C493&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/where-do-billionaires-in-chicago-live.png?resize=768%2C370&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/where-do-billionaires-in-chicago-live.png?resize=816%2C393&amp;ssl=1 816w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/where-do-billionaires-in-chicago-live.png?w=1268&amp;ssl=1 1268w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Chicago, a city renowned for its architectural marvels and vibrant neighborhoods, is also a playground for some of the world&#8217;s wealthiest individuals. <strong>From historic mansions to <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/chicago\/chicago-penthouses-for-sale\/\">ultra-modern penthouses<\/a><\/span>, Chicago&#8217;s billionaires have a clear penchant for luxury living. Let&#8217;s explore the exclusive neighborhoods, landmark buildings, and record-breaking sales that define the city&#8217;s elite real estate landscape.<\/strong><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\">Chicago Neighborhoods the Ultra-Wealthy Call Home<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Several key neighborhoods attract the city&#8217;s richest residents, each offering a unique blend of luxury and lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Lincoln Park<\/b> is a perennial favorite among Chicago&#8217;s elite, known for its lush, tree-lined streets and <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/are-apartments-on-lake-shore-drive-expensive\/\">close proximity to the lakefront<\/a><\/span>. Notable residents include Morningstar CEO Joe Mansueto, who constructed a $22 million mansion spanning seven lots, and Penny Pritzker, whose $7 million home is one of the largest in the area. The neighborhood&#8217;s real estate prestige was further solidified in 2024 when a mansion on Burling Street sold for a record $15.25 million.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The <b>Gold Coast<\/b> is historically synonymous with opulence, featuring grand mansions and exclusive luxury condos. Billionaire Ken Griffin once owned a $15 million condo in <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/edgewater\/park-tower-condos\/\">the esteemed Park Tower<\/a><\/span>. The most expensive sale in this neighborhood was a penthouse at 4 East Elm, which fetched $10.125 million in 2025.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Streeterville<\/b> is home to some of the city&#8217;s most iconic residential high-rises, including the Park Tower and the <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/new-eastside\/st-regis-chicago-condos\/\">St. Regis Tower<\/a><\/span>. It&#8217;s here that George Lucas and Mellody Hobson are combining two units in the Park Tower to create a staggering $33.5 million duplex penthouse, set to become the most expensive condo in Chicago&#8217;s history.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Meanwhile, <b>River North<\/b> attracts billionaires seeking a more modern, cosmopolitan lifestyle with its vibrant art scene and sleek luxury high-rises. A unit in <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/gold-coast\/one-chicago-condos\/\">the One Chicago building<\/a><\/span> set a neighborhood record, selling for $5.6 million.<\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"23325\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/where-do-billionaires-live-in-chicago\/shutterstock_2443086541\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2443086541.jpg?fit=2000%2C1333&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1333\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"shutterstock_2443086541\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2443086541.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2443086541.jpg?fit=634%2C422&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23325\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2443086541.jpg?resize=634%2C423&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Where Luxury Home Buyers Live in Chicago\" width=\"634\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2443086541.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2443086541.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2443086541.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2443086541.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2443086541.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2443086541.jpg?resize=816%2C544&amp;ssl=1 816w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2443086541.jpg?w=1268&amp;ssl=1 1268w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2443086541.jpg?w=1902&amp;ssl=1 1902w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"where-do-billionaires-live-in-chicago-cta\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"color: #000000; border: 0px solid black; uppercase; text-align: center; font-size: 19px; background: #ECECEC; padding: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Interested in where billionaires live in the Chicago area?<\/strong> Start searching the <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/il\/homes-for-sale\/?listing_type=Attached%2CNew+Construction%2CSingle+Family+Home&amp;price_min=5000000\">most expensive home listings<\/a><\/span> to hit the Chicagoland real estate market now!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p2\">Landmark Luxury Condo Buildings in Chicago<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Several buildings have become magnets for Chicago&#8217;s billionaire class, each offering a unique brand of opulence.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li3\"><b>The St. Regis Tower (363 E Wacker):<\/b> A prime example of high-rise luxury, this Streeterville tower recently saw a unit sell for a staggering $20.56 million to Mexican billionaire Germ\u00e1n Larrea, one of the highest sales in the city&#8217;s history. Other units here regularly close in the $7.5 million\u2013$8.6 million range.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><b>Park Tower (800 N Michigan):<\/b> Another Streeterville favorite, this building recently saw an 8,500 sq ft penthouse sell for $11.7 million.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><b>One Chicago (14 W Superior):<\/b> In the trendy <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/river-north\/\">River North neighborhood<\/a><\/span>, this modern high-rise set a new benchmark with a penthouse selling for $8.9 million.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Other notable sales in the city&#8217;s most exclusive neighborhoods include a penthouse at <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/gold-coast\/no-9-walton-condos\/\"><b>9 W Walton<\/b><\/a><\/span> in the Gold Coast selling for over $5.5 million and a massive 9,000 sq ft unit at <b>65 E. Goethe St.<\/b> closing for $9.3 million in 2024.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\">Suburban Retreats and Record-Breaking Sales<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">While many billionaires prefer urban luxury, others opt for the <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/chicago-suburbs-with-the-most-expensive-homes\/\">tranquility and space of the suburbs<\/a><\/span>. Areas like Kenilworth and <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/winnetka\/\">Winnetka<\/a><\/span> are home to sprawling estates and stunning waterfront properties. Most notably, billionaire Justin Ishbia is currently constructing a massive mega-mansion on Sheridan Road in Winnetka. The ambitious project involved consolidating several lakefront lots, with land acquisition and construction costs reportedly totaling over $77 million.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chicago, a city renowned for its architectural marvels and vibrant neighborhoods, is also a playground for some of the world&#8217;s wealthiest individuals. From historic mansions to ultra-modern penthouses, Chicago&#8217;s billionaires have a clear penchant for luxury living. Let&#8217;s explore the exclusive neighborhoods, landmark buildings, and record-breaking sales that define the city&#8217;s elite real estate landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":99745542,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pbBC5T-649","amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23321"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/99745542"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23321"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23321\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23328,"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23321\/revisions\/23328"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23321"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23321"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23321"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}