$7,250,000

189 E Lake Shore Dr Unit 18 Chicago, IL 60611

Gold Coast Neighborhood

Estimated payment $56,908/month

Total Views 7,857
5 Beds
5.5 Baths
7,462 Sq Ft
$972 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • Penthouse
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Fitness Center
  • Waterfront
  • 1-minute walk to Lakefront Park

About This Home

Amazing, dramatic penthouse in a classic vintage building on East Lake Shore Drive! This home has been completely renovated with over 7400 square feet of luxurious finishes and offers expansive lake & city views plus 2 terraces with 550 square feet of private outdoor space. Walk off the elevator into this full floor home featuring oversized windows and extraordinary ceiling height make this home truly one-of-a-kind. The grand living room extends the entire front of the apartment with beautiful paneling and sensational views over Lake Michigan and Lake Shore Drive. Entertaining formally or casually is done with ease by virtue of the thoughtfully appointed, all new chef's kitchen with additional eat-in area. The grand dining room is fabulous for entertaining or used as a huge great room. The master suite offers a private office and an over-sized dressing room. There is also an additional closet space with a gracious bath and a private terrace. There are four additional bedrooms suites, which are sensibly arranged around a central family room with lovely built ins. The building offers a state-of-the-art exercise facility and has one of the more gracious lobbies the city has to offer. Three parking spaces included!

Listing Agent

Emily Sachs Wong

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475104005 Listed on: 07/15/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $101,313

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • Waterfront
  • Additional Parcels

HOA Fees

  • $9,038 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Penthouse
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 7,462 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Sitting Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Laundry Room
  • Water Views

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Schools

  • Ogden Elementary

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, air conditioning, water, insurance, doorman, exercise facilities, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal
  • 29 Units
  • John Matanga Association, Phone Number (312) 479-6192
  • Property managed by First Service Residential
  • 19-Story Property

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Elevator
  • Service Elevator
  • Package Room
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$101,313

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$9,038 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Vintage,Penthouse
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 18
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Vintage,Penthouse
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Age: 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: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 19

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • LivingArea: 7462
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Bedroom 5, Breakfast Room, Sitting Room, Study, Terrace
  • Stories Total: 19
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Master Bedroom,Other
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • List Price: 7250000
  • Waterfront: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Other
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 9038
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Receiving Room, Service Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: First Service Residential
  • Management Contact Name: John Matanga
  • Management Phone: 312-479-6192

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, Insurance, Doorman, Exercise Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Elementary School: Ogden Elementary
  • Middle/Junior School: Ogden Elementary
  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels Description: 17032080331006,17032080331007,17032080331008
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 101313.4
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Senior

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 29

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 $100,230 $520,875 $24,551 $496,324
2023 $97,687 $478,363 $19,767 $458,596
2022 $97,687 $478,363 $19,767 $458,596
2021 $95,525 $478,363 $19,767 $458,596
2020 $106,466 $481,025 $13,837 $467,188
2019 $108,339 $542,665 $13,837 $528,828
2018 $112,797 $574,464 $13,837 $560,627
2017 $120,693 $564,035 $11,069 $552,966
2016 $132,641 $664,747 $11,069 $653,678
2015 $121,331 $664,747 $11,069 $653,678
2014 $87,360 $473,416 $8,895 $464,521
2013 $85,624 $473,416 $8,895 $464,521
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2025 07/15/25 For Sale $7,250,000 0.0% $972 / Sq Ft
03/08/2023 03/08/23 Rented $16,000 -17.9% --
02/08/2023 02/08/23 For Rent $19,500 0.0% --
01/22/2023 01/22/23 Under Contract -- -- --
12/21/2022 12/21/22 Price Changed $19,500 -15.2% $3 / Sq Ft
11/03/2022 11/03/22 For Rent $23,000 0.0% --
10/01/2020 10/01/20 Rented $23,000 -8.0% --
07/06/2020 07/06/20 For Rent $25,000 -3.8% --
08/01/2017 08/01/17 Under Contract -- -- --
08/01/2017 08/01/17 Rented $26,000 -7.1% --
07/06/2017 07/06/17 For Rent $28,000 0.0% --
06/26/2017 06/26/17 Off Market $28,000 -- --
05/12/2017 05/12/17 For Rent $28,000 0.0% --
09/08/2015 09/08/15 Sold $10,375,000 -19.6% $1,354 / Sq Ft
06/17/2015 06/17/15 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2015 02/19/15 Price Changed $12,900,000 -7.2% $1,684 / Sq Ft
12/02/2014 12/02/14 For Sale $13,900,000 -- $1,814 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $10,375,000 Chicago Title Land Trust Co
Deed $8,000,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $1,486,666 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $990,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,000,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12420681

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 17-03-208-034-1002