540 N Lake Shore Drive #206, Chicago, IL 60611
- $3,195
Description
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.
- Listing Courtesy of: Durante & Rich Real Estate
Details
Updated on June 20, 2026 at 2:13 pm-
Property ID MRD12678712
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Price $3,195
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Property Size 1200 Sq Ft
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Bedrooms 2
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Bathroom 1
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Year Built 1916
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Property Type Rental
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Property Status Active
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Water Source Lake Michigan
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Sewer Public Sewer
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MLS Status New
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Co List Agent MLS ID MRD55633
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Cumulative Days On Market 1
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Cooling Central Air
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Heating Forced Air,Heat Pump
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Appliances Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator
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Directions Building entrance on Ohio Street, which is one way street. 15 minute flashing zone in front of building.
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Interior Features Cathedral Ceiling(s),Bookcases,Beamed Ceilings,Open Floorplan,Doorman,Lobby
Address
Open on Google Maps- Address 540 N Lake Shore Drive #206
- City Chicago
- State/county IL
- Zip/Postal Code 60611
- Country United States
Overview
- Rental
- 2
- 1
- 1200 Sq Ft
- 1916
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