$3,425,000

1540 N Lake Shore Dr Unit 8N Chicago, IL 60610

Gold Coast Neighborhood

Estimated payment $26,738/month

Total Views 1,927
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
4,100 Sq Ft
$835 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • Lake Front
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Lincoln Park High School Rated A
  • Fitness Center
  • Wood Flooring

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. 2 generous storage rooms included in basement. Come and see it for yourself!

Listing Agent

Michele Marban

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475212040 Listed on: 07/10/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listing Agent

Curtis Rose

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475170411

Property Details

Home Type

  • Co-Op

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,627

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • Lake Front
  • Landscaped Professionally

HOA Fees

  • $5,774 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 4,100 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Bar Fridge
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room
  • Gallery
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Water Purifier
  • Water Purifier is Owned

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, insurance, doorman, tv/cable, exercise facilities, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal, internet
  • 28 Units
  • Randy Grimes Association, Phone Number (312) 335-1950
  • Property managed by FIRST SERVICE RESIDENTIAL
  • 16-Story Property

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Lobby
  • Package Room
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Fitness Center

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Co-Op

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,627

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$5,774 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Vintage
  • Ownership: Co-op
  • EntryLevel: 8
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Vintage
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Coop
  • Stories: 16

Interior Features

  • 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
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Dry Bar, Wet Bar, Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Special Millwork, Doorman, Lobby, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
  • LivingArea: 4100
  • Room Type: Foyer, Office, Walk In Closet, Pantry, Gallery
  • Stories Total: 16
  • Window Features: Drapes
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 3425000
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front
  • Waterfront: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Off Site, Leased, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Steam, Radiator(s)
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 5774
  • Association Amenities: Door Person, Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Receiving Room
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: FIRST SERVICE RESIDENTIAL
  • Management Contact Name: Randy Grimes
  • Management Phone: 312-335-1950X38668

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Insurance, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Internet

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Lease Amount: 450
  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 27627
  • Tax Year: 2023

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 28

Map

Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/10/2025 07/10/25 For Sale $3,425,000 0.0% $835 / Sq Ft
07/10/2025 07/10/25 Price Changed $3,425,000 +90.3% $835 / Sq Ft
03/05/2022 03/05/22 Sold $1,800,000 -14.3% $435 / Sq Ft
11/17/2021 11/17/21 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2021 05/05/21 Price Changed $2,100,000 -16.0% $508 / Sq Ft
04/01/2021 04/01/21 For Sale $2,500,000 -- $604 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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