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. 2 generous storage rooms included in basement. Come and see it for yourself!
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$3,425,000
1540 N Lake Shore Dr APT 8N, Chicago, IL 60610
2beds
4,100sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$835/sqft
$5,774/mo HOA
What's special
Hotel-like guest suiteNew luxury finishesFacing lake michiganCozy natural fireplaceLake viewRestored original detailsAdjacent to lincoln park
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 06, 2025 at 01:02pm
Listing courtesy of:
Michele Marban 312-282-5472,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate,
Curtis Rose,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12265710

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Office, Walk In Closet, Pantry, Gallery
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X24
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X14
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 529 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X23
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28X7
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4X18
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Walk-in, Custom Cabinetry, Pantry, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X17
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Granite)
- Level: Main
- Area: 30 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 558 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X31
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X12
Pantry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X9
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X13
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Heating
- Steam, Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Water Purifier, Water Purifier Owned, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- Dry Bar, Wet Bar, Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Special Millwork, Doorman, Lobby, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Drapes
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 4,100 sqft
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Off Site, Leased, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Front of Property, Side(s) of Property
- Water view: Water,Front of Property,Side(s) of Property
- Waterfront features: Lake Front
Lot
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 17031010180000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Cooperative
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Door Person, Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Receiving Room
- Services included: Heat, Water, Insurance, Doorman, Cable TV, Exercise Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Internet
- HOA fee: $5,774 monthly
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $835/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $27,627
- Date on market: 7/10/2025
- Ownership: Co-op
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