$3,095,000

beds

baths

half bath

4,100

square ft

1540 N Lake Shore Drive #8N

Chicago, Illinois 60610

Active / MLS #12265710 / Co-op / Near North Side

Listing information updated 11/12/2025 at 1:03pm

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 3rd bedroom. 2 generous storage rooms included in basement. Come and see it for yourself!

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

None

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Zoned

Heating System:

Steam, Radiator(s)

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

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Circular Driveway,Off Site,Leased,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Yes

Water Features:

Lake Front

Square Feet:

4,100

Pet Information:

Cats OK, Dogs OK

Common Area Amenities:

Door Person, Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Receiving Room

Internal Features:

Dry Bar, Wet Bar, Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Special Millwork, Doorman, Lobby, Separate Dining Room, Pantry

Room Information

Living Room:

18x31 - Main

Dining Room:

22x14 - Main

Kitchen:

14x17 - Main

Family Room:

23x23 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

14x24 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

16x15 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

11x13 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Foyer:

28x7 - Main Level

Office:

7x12 - Main Level

Walk In Closet:

8x13 - Main Level

Pantry:

9x9 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$27,627

Tax Year:

2023

Assessments:

$5,774 / month

Location

Zip Code:

60610

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

None

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Zoned

Heating System:

Steam, Radiator(s)

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

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Circular Driveway,Off Site,Leased,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Yes

Water Features:

Lake Front

Square Feet:

4,100

Pet Information:

Cats OK, Dogs OK

Common Area Amenities:

Door Person, Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Receiving Room

Internal Features:

Dry Bar, Wet Bar, Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Special Millwork, Doorman, Lobby, Separate Dining Room, Pantry

Living Room:

18x31 - Main

Dining Room:

22x14 - Main

Kitchen:

14x17 - Main

Family Room:

23x23 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

14x24 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

16x15 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

11x13 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Foyer:

28x7 - Main Level

Office:

7x12 - Main Level

Walk In Closet:

8x13 - Main Level

Pantry:

9x9 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$27,627

Tax Year:

2023

Assessments:

$5,774 / month

Zip Code:

60610

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 773.472.0200

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