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540 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611
2 Beds1 Baths0 sqft63 days
540 Lake Shore Drive·Chicago, IL 60611
2Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
0Sq Ft
1916Year Built
About This Home

One of the last true timber and brick lakefront lofts! This fantastic loft has a HUGE open floor plan with almost 1,200 SF, two bedrooms with sliding frosted glass doors. 12 ft. tall ceilings with wooden beams! This is a corner unit with two walls of beautiful, exposed brick and the north wall being mostly full of 7 ft. tall windows letting in tons of natural light. You can't beat this location: steps to the Ohio Street Beach, the Lakefront walking and biking trails, Lake Michigan, Olive Park, Lake Shore Park, Bennett Park, Seneca Park, the Children's Museum at Navy Pier, and the Museum of Contemporary Art. A short bus ride to the Museum Campus and Maggie Daley Park. Northwestern Hospital campus and shops on Michigan Ave are right nearby, as well as world class restaurants. Walkscore bestowed a 92 out of 100 score, stating, "This location is a Walker's Paradise, so daily errands do not require a car." Bus routes #2, 29, 65, 66, and 124 are all at your doorstep. Dark hardwood floors throughout. Newly repainted in a harmonious beige and grey color palette. Massive primary bedroom with oversized walk-in closet with full custom California Closet shelving. Second bedroom features organizational shelving in closet. Modern Kitchen & Bath featuring granite, marble countertops, travertine floors, and whirlpool jet bathtub. Brand new refrigerator. Built in bookshelf in entryway with custom Lightology lighting. Unit has central air and heat with Nest thermostat control. The building features an amazing roof deck and new pergola, with gas grills, summertime furniture, picnic tables and spectacular views of Navy Pier, the lakefront and skyline. See Navy Pier fireworks every Wednesday and Saturday, and enjoy the Blue Angels breathtakingly close during the Air and Water Show! Door staff is 24/7, with on-site management, on-site storage, huge laundry room, bike room, and newly-renovated workout room. Rent includes heat and a/c, water, garbage, basic cable, basic internet, doorman, security, exercise facility, and snow removal. Heat and A/C provided by the building, renter pays the electric to pump it via a heat exchanger. Electric bill is very modest. Basic cable and internet can be upgraded if desired. Includes one storage unit. Additional storage units available. Cats are welcome too! Sorry, no dogs. No smoking in unit.

MLS# 12678712Listed June 15, 2026Residential Lease
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms2
Total Bathrooms1
Full Baths1
Half Baths0
Total Rooms4

Size & Structure

Living Area0 sqft
Stories7
Year Built1916
Lot SizeCOMMON

Location

CountyCook
TownshipNorth Chicago
Zip Code60611

Financial

Interior Features

Appliances

RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigerator

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Forced AirHeat Pump

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

None

Laundry

Common Area

Accessibility

Accessible Hallway(s)
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Brick
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Lake Michigan
HOA & Community

Association Amenities

Bike Room/Bike TrailsDoor PersonCoin LaundryElevator in ResidenceExercise RoomStorageHealth ClubOn Site Manager/EngineerSundeckCeiling FanElevator(s)High Speed Conn.Trail(s)
Property Location

540 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611 — Cook County

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540 Lake Shore Drive
2 bd1 ba0 sqft
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IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
63 days on market
COMMON
Listed by
Durante & Rich Real Estate
Agent: Benjamin Sanford
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