Luxury development will bring 54 extra-large residences to the rapidly growing neighborhood
Chicago-based Belgravia Group, Ltd. has announced a new upscale condominium development, CAX, in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood.
Coming to 1032 – 1042 W. Jackson Ave., CAX is the firm’s seventh CA-branded development and designed for buyers seeking extra-large city homes as evident by its 48 4-bed/4.5-bath single-level residences and six 5-bed/5.5-bath penthouse duplex homes, with select residences offering private terrace space up to 3,800 square feet. All homes will also come with two indoor garage parking spaces.
“With CAX we are responding to the evolution of the West Loop as it becomes the city’s most desirable neighborhood, drawing from a wider pool of buyers than ever,” said Jon McCulloch, co-CEO at Belgravia Group, “When we introduced our first CA development a decade ago, three-bedroom condominiums were a rarity in the West Loop; we’ve since built nearly 300 of these residences and have watched as the demand for even larger homes has grown alongside the neighborhood itself. With CAX we are taking cues from the rapid sales of our largest homes at CA6, our nearly completed West Loop development, to meet the demand for four- and five-bedroom homes in the neighborhood.
Priced from $1.7 million, the 4-bed/4.5-bath floor plans at CAX start at 3,037 square feet and include an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area, plus a large family room; a dedicated office; ensuite baths in each bedroom; direct elevator access to a private vestibule shared with only one other residence; defined foyers; and two private outdoor spaces, including a 300-square-foot terrace off of the main living area that offers a gas hook-up for a grill and both covered and non-covered areas, plus a balcony toward the rear of the home near the bedrooms.
On the penthouse level, the 5-bed/5.5-bath duplex homes, priced around $3.2 million, range from 4,233 to 4,460 square feet and include the same floor plan features as the 4-bed homes. In addition to the extra bedroom and bath, these multilevel condominiums offer a larger kitchen with a breakfast nook, more-spacious primary suites with a large dressing area, and rooftop terraces with outdoor kitchens that add approximately 1,500 square feet of outdoor space to that of the two balconies.
Ample outdoor space is also a key feature of the development’s six terrace homes situated on the building’s second level. With front balconies as well as back terraces, these 4-bed/4.5-bath residences include a minimum of 1,800 square feet of outdoor space. The homes on the end tiers are a landscape lover’s paradise with wraparound terraces offering 2,900 to 3,800 square feet of outdoor space in addition to the front balconies.
When asked why not just name the development “CA7,” McCulloch responded, “The CA-branded residences we’ve developed over the years continue to be some of the most sought after three-bedroom homes in the city. These new homes are nearly ten feet wider – with an extra bedroom, family room and multiple private outdoor spaces – so we needed to communicate to the market that this building is different. It’s bigger, better and unique. This is why the “X” is raised above the “CA” in our logo; we’ve taken the best attributes of our popular three-bedroom homes and in every respect raised the bar, exponentially.”
Known for the high level of personalization it offers homeowners, Belgravia Group designed the floor plans with the flexibility to tailor layouts to differing needs. For example, CAX buyers can choose a floor plan that has the family room near the center of the home adjacent to the living, dining and kitchen area, or in a more secluded space toward the back of the residence. They can also remove dedicated office space to create larger family rooms or reduce the number of bedrooms to accommodate a larger primary suite, complete with a private sitting room.
“Many of the buyers we speak with are families who want to make the West Loop their home for the long term and need a residence that can grow along with their family, whether that means extra office or study areas for parents and older children, play space where parents and caregivers can keep an easy eye on little ones, or ample room for extended family and friends to stay,” said Liz Brooks, executive vice president of sales and marketing for Belgravia Group. “We’ve shared the floor plans at CAX with just a few early prospective buyers and already received a telling comment from one family who said, ‘We were planning to move to the suburbs, but this floor plan will keep us here.’”
All homes at CAX will feature upgraded fixtures and finishes including kitchens with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, Italian cabinetry and quartz countertops; primary baths with soaking tubs, separate showers, larger dual vanities with a makeup station and heated floors; ample storage and closet space throughout; floor-to-ceiling windows; and 10-foot ceilings. In addition, the building will offer storage for each homeowner, plus amenities like a fitness and yoga studio.
Located on Jackson Boulevard between Morgan and Aberdeen streets, CAX has a Walk Score of 90 and a Bike Score of 93 with abundant retail, restaurants and entertainment nearby. Chicago’s Loop, Fulton Market and the UIC Medical District are all within walking distance, and the I-290 on-ramp and CTA Blue Line are both two blocks from the development.
The building is also close to several of the city’s top schools, including Skinner West Elementary School, Whitney Young and St. Ignatius College Prep high schools, Intercultural Montessori Language School, and the University of Illinois Chicago.
Prospective homeowners can view floor plans by appointment. For more information, please visit www.caxcondos.com or call (312) 561-5222.
About Belgravia Group
For over 70 years, Belgravia Group has been dedicated to providing its valued clients the highest-quality homes and real estate-related services. Belgravia Group is a vertically integrated company with divisions for real estate development, sales and marketing, interior design, accounting, customer service, and a full range of real estate legal services. The company was named Developer of the Year in 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2016, and was awarded Development of the Year in 2018 (Three Sixty West) and 2017 (Renelle on the River).
