INCREDIBLE VALUE AND RARE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A HALF-FLOOR, 3600 SQ. FT. APARTMENT IN THE ONE OF THE FINEST CO-OP BUILDINGS ON N LAKE SHORE DRIVE. STEP INTO THIS GRACIOUS HOME, ENJOY QUIET ELEGANCE AND TIMELESS VINTAGE LIVING AT IT'S FINEST IN A FULL SERVICE, 1926 PRE-WAR CO-OP BUILDING WITH ALL THE RIGHT DETAILS THAT SET THIS HOME APART IN CHICAGO'S GOLD COAST. THIS SOPHISTICATED THREE BEDROOM, THREE AND 1/2 BATH HOME IS READY FOR YOUR PERSONALIZED, DESIGNER MAKE-OVER CUSTOMIZED TO YOUR SPECIFIC LIFESTYLE. THIS PREFERRED TIER OFFERS UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS OVERLOOKING THE LAKE TO THE EAST, THE CITY AND NAVY PIER FROM ELEVEN SOUTH FACING WINDOWS & WESTERN VIEWS OF THE PARK & CARDINAL'S MANSION. THIS CLASSIC RESIDENCE FEATURES A 23 FOOT GALLERY ENTRANCE, GRAND LIVING ROOM W/WBFP AND FORMAL DINING ROOM REVEALING DRAMATIC VIEWS OF LAKE MICHIGAN. BUTLER'S PANTRY W/ ABUNDANT CABINETS, COOK'S KITCHEN W/EAT-IN AREA, ADJACENT LAUNDRY ROOM W/SINK & MAID'S QUARTER'S, IDEAL FOR OFFICE SPACE OR RENOVATED TO A LARGE, EAT-IN KITCHEN. 25 TOTAL CLOSETS THROUGHOUT THE APARTMENT INCLUDING HALLWAY W/NUMEROUS WARDROBES, STORAGE & LINEN CLOSETS, WHICH LEADS TO THE MASTER SUITE W/DRESSING ROOM, SITTING AREA & SPACIOUS BATH. TWO ADDITIONAL SPACIOUS, SUN-FILLED ENSUITE BEDROOMS. HIGH CEILINGS, CROWN MOLDINGS, BUILT-INS INCLUDING DRY BAR CABINET IN THE LIVING ROOM, DISPLAY & SIDEBOARD STORAGE IN THE DINING ROOM, TOTAL 25 CLOSETS THROUGHOUT & NATURAL LIGHT COMPLETE THIS RARE FIND, READY FOR YOUR CUSTOMIZATION. TWO UNITS PER FLOOR & SEMI PRIVATE ELEVATOR OFFER PRIVACY. 1540 HAS A DISTINGUISHED PRESENCE ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE, IS KNOWN FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL LEVEL OF SERVICE INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL 24-HOUR DOOR & ELEVATOR STAFF AND TOP-NOTCH MANAGEMENT. LEASED PARKING FOR TWO CARS AVAILABLE NEXT DOOR AT 1550 N. LAKE SHORE DR W/CONVENIENT DOOR TO DOOR VALET SERVICE DURING SPECIFIED HOURS. MONTHLY ASSESSMENT OF $7, 364.83 INCLUDES TAXES, HEAT, GAS, CABLE & INTERNET, WATER, 24 HOUR DOORSTAFF, EXERCISE ROOM & COMMON INSURANCE. PET FRIENDLY AND IDEALLY LOCATED STEPS TO LINCOLN PARK AND THE LAKEFRONT.

Property Details

PRICE
$495,000
BEDROOMS
3
BATHROOMS
4
SQFT
3600
YEAR BUILT
1926
PARKING SPOTS
2
MLS #
12081187
FULL ADDRESS
1540 1540 LAKE SHORE Drive 11S
CITY
Chicago, IL
ZIP
60610

Listing Details

Listing Office
Baird & Warner
Listing Agent
Kimberly Gleeson
Contact
312-640-7010
Last Data Update
2024-10-29T20:42:26Z

Interior

BATHROOMS
4 Full Bathrooms

Schools

School District
299
Elementary School
High School
Lincoln Park High School

Other important details

HOA FEE
7365
HOA FREQUENCY
Monthly
HOA INCLUDES
Heat
TAX YEAR
2022
TAXES

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