Active Under Contract

$2,850,000

1540 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60610
2 Beds3 Baths0 sqft49 days
1540 Lake Shore Drive·Chicago, IL 60610
2Bedrooms
3Bathrooms
0Sq Ft
1926Year Built
About This Home

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 + den, which could be converted to a 3rd bedroom. 2 generous storage rooms included in basement. Come and see it for yourself!

MLS# 12735064Listed August 17, 2026Residential
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms2
Total Bathrooms3
Full Baths2
Half Baths1
Total Rooms8

Size & Structure

Living Area0 sqft
Stories16
Garage Spaces2
Fireplaces1
Year Built1926
Lot SizeCOMMON

Location

CountyCook
TownshipNorth Chicago
Zip Code60610

Financial

List Price$2,850,000
Annual Taxes (2024)$30,695
Monthly Tax Est.$2,558
Parcel #17031010180000
Interior Features

Appliances

Double OvenRangeMicrowaveDishwasherHigh End RefrigeratorBar FridgeFreezerDisposalWine RefrigeratorCooktopWater PurifierWater Purifier OwnedGas CooktopRange Hood

Flooring

Wood

Heating

SteamRadiator(s)

Cooling

Central AirZoned

Basement

None

Laundry

Washer HookupIn Unit

Fireplace

Wood BurningGas Log
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Brick

Lot Features

Landscaped
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Lake Michigan

Parking

Circular DrivewayOff SiteLeasedDetachedGarage
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$5,981
Monthly

HOA Includes

HeatWaterInsuranceDoormanTV/CableExercise FacilitiesExterior MaintenanceScavengerSnow RemovalInternet

Association Amenities

Door PersonExercise RoomStorageOn Site Manager/EngineerReceiving Room
Schools
Elementary
Ogden Elementary
District: 299
Middle School
Ogden Elementary
District: 299
High School
Lincoln Park High School
District: 299
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$30,695
Tax Year 2024
Monthly Tax Est.
$2,558
per month
Property Location

1540 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60610 — Cook County

$2,850,000
1540 Lake Shore Drive
2 bd3 ba0 sqft
VL
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IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
49 days on market
2-car garage
1 fireplace
COMMON
$30,695/yr taxes
$5,981 HOA (monthly)
$23,517
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$14,978/mo
Property Tax
$2,558/mo
HOA
$5,981/mo
$2,850,000
20% — $570,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$2,280,000
Down Payment
$570,000

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

Listed by
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Agent: Carrie McCormick
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