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$650,000

1242 LAKE SHORE Drive, Chicago, IL 60610
4 Beds5 Baths0 sqft25 days
1242 LAKE SHORE Drive·Chicago, IL 60610
4Bedrooms
5Bathrooms
0Sq Ft
1929Year Built
About This Home

This rare two-story, 11th floor north-east-south facing home; simply stunning and elegant, is now available in this extraordinary pre-war building in the Gold Coast on North Lake Shore Drive. As you enter, the two-story foyer reveals a dramatic spiral staircase to the left, leading to three ensuite bedrooms. From the foyer to the right, enjoy striking, panoramic Lake Michigan views for miles as you enter the spacious living room with a wood burning fireplace and contiguous, gracious dining room with north corner views. Continue into the light-filled kitchen and fourth bedroom beyond, currently a cozy office, with a bathroom and stacked washer and dryer in an adjacent closet. This pet-friendly, full amenity building offers exceptional personal service with 24-hour door staff, maintenance staff, live-in engineer, on-site manager, storage and fitness room. You can walk to the lakefront, Lincoln Park, neighborhood private and public schools, world-class healthcare, Oak Street, N. Michigan Ave shopping and restaurants galore. There is leased valet parking next door at 1212 LSD which is located just South of 1242 entrance. For the architectural vintage enthusiasts, this building was designed by renowned architect, Robert Seeley Degolyer. With only two units per floor, you will enjoy a sense of peace, quiet and privacy in this special apartment that lives like a single-family home. Taxes are included in month assessment quoted. No special assessments on the horizon. Incredible value! Incredible location! Incredible landmark building!

MLS# 12194475Listed October 22, 2024Residential
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms4
Total Bathrooms5
Full Baths4
Half Baths1
Total Rooms9

Size & Structure

Living Area0 sqft
Stories28
Fireplaces1
Year Built1929
Lot SizeCOMMON

Location

CountyCook
TownshipNorth Chicago
Zip Code60610

Financial

List Price$650,000
Parcel #17031110050000
Interior Features

Appliances

RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryer

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

SteamRadiator(s)Indv Controls

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

None

Fireplace

Wood Burning
Exterior & Lot

Construction

BrickStone
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Other

Water Source

Lake Michigan

Electric

Circuit Breakers

Parking

Side Driveway
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$4,669
Monthly

HOA Includes

HeatWaterGasTaxesInsuranceSecurityDoormanExercise FacilitiesExterior MaintenanceLawn CareScavengerSnow Removal

Association Amenities

Door PersonElevator(s)Exercise RoomStorageOn Site Manager/EngineerReceiving RoomService Elevator(s)
Property Location

1242 LAKE SHORE Drive, Chicago, IL 60610 — Cook County

$650,000
1242 LAKE SHORE Drive
4 bd5 ba0 sqft
VL
Vittoria Logli
Top Glenview Agent

IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
25 days on market
1 fireplace
COMMON
$4,669 HOA (monthly)
$8,085
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$3,416/mo
HOA
$4,669/mo
$650,000
20% — $130,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$520,000
Down Payment
$130,000

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
Compass
Agent: Paula Johnson
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