$675,000
PENDING

Drake Tower 179 E Lake Shore Dr Unit 603W Chicago, IL 60611

Gold Coast Neighborhood

Estimated payment $7,381/month

Total Views 5,645
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,435 Sq Ft
$470 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • Fitness Center
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lake Front
  • Property is near a park
  • 2-minute walk to Lakefront Park

About This Home

Absolutely stunning, newer renovation in East Lake Shore Drive Benjamin Marshall Co-op building. Drake Tower is Chicago's coveted pre-war building with magnificent views and one of the most prestigious locations in the city. This freshly appointed 2 bedroom/2 bathroom home is unmatched in its attention to detail with spacious rooms, generous closets, new SpacePak air, radiant heat, and new plumbing. Wolf, Miele, and Subzero appliances decorate the kitchen with style and functionality. Indoor access to Drake Hotel and attached parking for 200 per month (multiple vehicles allowed). This sophisticated unit was reinvented by thoughtful and polished owners to perfection! The building gym features Pilates Reformer. Building features wine locker. Large storage room will be allocated. 'White glove service' and true security is, without question, truly the way of life at 179 E Lake Shore Drive. REAL ESTATE TAXES ARE PAID IN MONTHLY ASSESSMENTS AS APPROX 50% OF TOTAL MONTHLY BILL! Brand new A/C compressor in 12/23.Seller will pay 50% of the 3% transfer fee to corporation for buyer.

Listing Agent

Curt Ratcliff

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475127397 Listed on: 03/13/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Co-Op

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,578,527

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

HOA Fees

  • $3,035 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,435 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Gallery
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Ogden International Elementary School
  • Wells Community Academy Senior H High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Lake Front
  • Property is near a park

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, parking, taxes, insurance, doorman, tv/cable, exercise facilities, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal
  • 68 Units
  • Susan Giancarlo Association, Phone Number (312) 944-4041
  • Property managed by Drake Tower Apartments
  • 24-Story Property

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Sundeck
  • Elevator
  • Service Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 120 lbs
  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Co-Op

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,578,527

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$3,035 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Vintage
  • Ownership: Co-op
  • EntryLevel: 6
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Vintage
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: 4224
  • Property Sub Type: Coop
  • Stories: 24

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 1435
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable
  • Room Type: Gallery
  • Stories Total: 24
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
  • List Price: 675000
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: On Site, Leased, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity
  • Heating: Steam, Radiator(s)
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Washer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit
  • Association Fee: 3035
  • Association Amenities: Door Person, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Sundeck, Service Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Park
  • Management: Manager On-site,Monday through Friday,Self-Management
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Drake Tower Apartments
  • Management Contact Name: Susan Giancarlo
  • Management Phone: 312-944-4041

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Ogden International
  • High School: Wells Community Academy Senior H
  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Lease Amount: 200
  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 120

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 68

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,578,527 $7,270,265 $975,398 $6,294,867
2023 $1,561,182 $7,590,261 $1,300,530 $6,289,731
2022 $1,561,182 $7,590,261 $1,300,530 $6,289,731
2021 $1,586,386 $7,888,902 $1,300,530 $6,588,372
2020 $1,901,817 $8,655,671 $1,300,530 $7,355,141
2019 $1,730,626 $8,655,671 $1,300,530 $7,355,141
2018 $1,687,664 $8,655,671 $1,300,530 $7,355,141
2017 $1,590,402 $7,522,286 $894,113 $6,628,173
2016 $1,490,195 $7,522,286 $894,113 $6,628,173
2015 $1,368,265 $7,522,286 $894,113 $6,628,173
2014 $1,355,604 $7,358,797 $812,830 $6,545,967
2013 $1,338,379 $7,358,797 $812,830 $6,545,967
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2025 07/30/25 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2025 03/13/25 For Sale $675,000 +21.6% $470 / Sq Ft
09/05/2018 09/05/18 Sold $555,000 -7.3% $387 / Sq Ft
07/12/2018 07/12/18 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2018 06/07/18 For Sale $599,000 -- $417 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $353,000 Unknown
Closed $375,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12311938

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 17-03-208-002-0000