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Essex Realty Facilitates $18M Sale of Uptown Mixed-Use Property
Chicago-based Essex Realty Group has completed the sale of The Maynard at 1325 West Wilson Avenue, a 121-unit mixed-use building located in Chicago’s Sheridan Park neighborhood.
The asset sold for $18.5 million, marking one of the largest multifamily transactions in Uptown in 2025. Essex Managing Director Matt Feo and Principal Jordan Gottlieb exclusively listed the property and represented the seller, while Feo, together with Managing Director Rick Ofman, represented the buyer.
Located along Wilson Avenue, The Maynard offers immediate access to CTA Red Line stations, the Ravenswood Metra, and multiple bus routes. Redeveloped in 2015, the 12-story property features 121 apartments, four retail suites, and amenities including a rooftop deck, fitness center, bike storage, elevator service, and an on-site café. Units include a mix of studios, one- and two-bedrooms with hardwood floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, in-unit laundry, and individual HVAC.
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