Description
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 bedroom. 2 generous storage rooms included in basement. Come and see it for yourself!
- Listing Courtesy of: @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Details
Updated on October 31, 2025 at 3:26 am- Property ID: MRD12265710
- Price: $3,095,000
- Property Size: 4100 Sq Ft
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Year Built: 1926
- Property Type: Single Family
- Property Status: Price Change
- HOA Fees: 5774
- Parking Total: 2
- Parcel Number: 17031010180000
- Water Source: Lake Michigan
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Days On Market: 112
- Basement Bath(s): No
- Fire Places Total: 1
- Cumulative Days On Market: 112
- Tax Annual Amount: 2302.25
- Cooling: Central Air,Zoned
- Asoc. Provides: Heat,Water,Insurance,Doorman,TV/Cable,Exercise Facilities,Exterior Maintenance,Scavenger,Snow Removal,Internet
- Appliances: Double Oven,Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,High End Refrigerator,Bar Fridge,Freezer,Disposal,Wine Refrigerator,Cooktop,Water Purifier,Water Purifier Owned,Gas Cooktop,Range Hood
- Parking Features: Circular Driveway,Off Site,Leased,Detached,Garage
- Room Type: Foyer,Office,Walk In Closet,Pantry,Gallery
- Directions: Inner Lake Shore Dr. Between North and Burton
- Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
- Living Area Source: Plans
- Township: North Chicago
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- ConstructionMaterials: Brick
- Interior Features: Dry Bar,Wet Bar,Storage,Built-in Features,Walk-In Closet(s),Bookcases,High Ceilings,Special Millwork,Doorman,Lobby,Separate Dining Room,Pantry
- LeaseAmount: 450
- Asoc. Billed: Not Required
Address
Open on Google Maps- Address 1540 N Lake Shore
- City Chicago
- State/county IL
- Zip/Postal Code 60610
- Country Cook
Overview
- Single Family
- 3
- 2
- 4100
- 1926
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