1707 South Jefferson Street, Unit 2Chicago, IL 60616Price: $699,000

Have you outgrown small-apartment living but aren't ready to trade the city for the suburbs? This is the home for you. This architecturally striking new-construction duplex-up penthouse gives you the space and privacy of a single-family home without leaving the city- 3 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, and five separate outdoor spaces, anchored by a massive private rooftop with sweeping city views. From the moment you walk in, the craftsmanship is obvious: high ceilings, an open-concept layout, and designer lighting throughout. The kitchen is the showpiece - custom cabinetry, waterfall quartz counters with a full-height backsplash, and Bosch appliances - flowing seamlessly into the dining and living space, which makes it as easy to host thirty people as it is to enjoy a quiet night in. Upstairs, the primary suite is a genuine retreat with a beautifully finished en-suite bath, and two additional bedrooms give you room for guests, a home office, or whatever else life throws at you. A Nest thermostat and smart intercom system round things out. And with 5 private outdoor areas - including that rooftop oasis - there's real room to make this place your own: use the balconies and terrace as a blank canvas, adding container gardens, string lighting, outdoor furniture, or a grill setup. Whatever your version of outdoor living looks like, there's space here to build it. Location-wise - You're tucked on a quiet cul-de-sac next to a neighborhood park, minutes from I-90/94, and sitting right at the intersection of Pilsen, Chinatown, and South Loop - three of Chicago's most distinct and beloved neighborhoods, all within easy reach. And then there's The 78 - Chicago's newest upcoming neighborhood, a 62-acre, multi-billion-dollar development from Related Midwest rising just north of here along the river. It's set to bring a new Chicago Fire FC stadium, riverfront parks, retail, and significant public infrastructure investment (the city recently approved roughly $425 million in TIF funding for roads, transit, and public space in the area). For buyers thinking beyond move-in day, this is one of the more compelling reasons to plant a flag in this pocket of the city now - you're getting in on a neighborhood on the rise, not one that's already priced in. This is thoughtful living redefined: modern design, real outdoor space, room to grow, and a location that's only getting better.