Welcome to the iconic 1540 N Lake Shore Drive building impeccably located facing Lake Michigan at North Avenue Beach and adjacent to Lincoln Park. A perfect balance of incredible new luxury finishes and restored original details - every inch of this home has been thoughtfully reimagined, redesigned, and restored in 2023. Upon entering the gracious lobby, full time staff will escort you to your semi-private elevator. Arriving at the grand foyer, you will note the amazing detail from white oak flooring with nickel inlays, to the gorgeous upholstered walls in the family room, and the designer powder bath with hand-painted wallpaper and a marble vanity. You will delight in the level of craftsmanship and thoughtful detail! Perfect for entertaining, this home features expansive open living and dining areas with incredible floor to ceiling views of the lake and a cozy natural fireplace, or relax in the spacious family/media room with dry bar, Subzero fridge drawers, upholstered walls with brass inlays. Gourmands will delight in the culinary kitchen with adjacent cozy breakfast room and incomparable fittings and finishes including Gaggenau appliances (including a steam oven and wine fridges) and Eggersmann cabinets. The primary suite will be your sanctuary with lovely views of the Cardinal's mansion and features private sitting area, his and hers closets and dressing rooms and the en-suite of your dreams with heated onyx floors, Japanese soaking tub, lake view and Swiss shower lavatory. The hotel-like guest suite overlooks Navy Pier and has private en-suite bath and sitting area. The current configuration is a 2 bedroom with an large WIC, which could be converted to a 3rd bedroom. 2 generous storage rooms included in basement. Come and see it for yourself!

Property Details

PRICE
$3,095,000
BEDROOMS
3
BATHROOMS
3
SQFT
4100
YEAR BUILT
1926
PARKING SPOTS
2
MLS #
12265710
FULL ADDRESS
1540 1540 Lake Shore Drive 8N
CITY
Chicago, IL
ZIP
60610

Listing Details

Listing Office
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Listing Agent
Carrie McCormick
Contact
773-472-0200
Last Data Update
2026-03-12T09:17:15Z

Interior

APPLIANCES
Dishwasher
BATHROOMS
3 Full Bathrooms

Schools

School District
299
Elementary School
High School

Other important details

HOA FEE
5981
HOA FREQUENCY
Monthly
HOA INCLUDES
Heat
TAX YEAR
2024
TAXES
30695.04

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