$299,000

beds

baths

half bath

3,600

square ft

1540 N Lake Shore Drive #11S

Chicago, Illinois 60610

Closed / MLS #12297434 / Co-op / Near North Side

Listing information updated 6/16/2025 at 12:03pm

INCREDIBLE VALUE AND RARE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A HALF-FLOOR, 3600 SQ. FT. APARTMENT IN THE ONE OF THE FINEST CO-OP BUILDINGS ON N LAKE SHORE DRIVE. STEP INTO THIS GRACIOUS HOME, ENJOY QUIET ELEGANCE AND TIMELESS VINTAGE LIVING AT IT'S FINEST IN A FULL SERVICE, 1926 PRE-WAR CO-OP BUILDING WITH ALL THE RIGHT DETAILS THAT SET THIS HOME APART IN CHICAGO'S GOLD COAST. THIS SOPHISTICATED THREE BEDROOM, THREE AND 1/2 BATH HOME IS READY FOR YOUR PERSONALIZED, DESIGNER MAKE-OVER CUSTOMIZED TO YOUR SPECIFIC LIFESTYLE. THIS PREFERRED TIER OFFERS UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS OVERLOOKING THE LAKE TO THE EAST, THE CITY AND NAVY PIER FROM ELEVEN SOUTH FACING WINDOWS & WESTERN VIEWS OF THE PARK & CARDINAL'S MANSION. THIS CLASSIC RESIDENCE FEATURES A 23 FOOT GALLERY ENTRANCE, GRAND LIVING ROOM W/WBFP AND FORMAL DINING ROOM REVEALING DRAMATIC VIEWS OF LAKE MICHIGAN. BUTLER'S PANTRY W/ ABUNDANT CABINETS, COOK'S KITCHEN W/EAT-IN AREA, ADJACENT LAUNDRY ROOM W/SINK & MAID'S QUARTER'S, IDEAL FOR OFFICE SPACE OR RENOVATED TO A LARGE, EAT-IN KITCHEN. 25 TOTAL CLOSETS THROUGHOUT THE APARTMENT INCLUDING HALLWAY W/NUMEROUS WARDROBES, STORAGE & LINEN CLOSETS, WHICH LEADS TO THE MASTER SUITE W/DRESSING ROOM, SITTING AREA & SPACIOUS BATH. TWO ADDITIONAL SPACIOUS, SUN-FILLED ENSUITE BEDROOMS. HIGH CEILINGS, CROWN MOLDINGS, BUILT-INS INCLUDING DRY BAR CABINET IN THE LIVING ROOM, DISPLAY & SIDEBOARD STORAGE IN THE DINING ROOM, TOTAL 25 CLOSETS THROUGHOUT & NATURAL LIGHT COMPLETE THIS RARE FIND, READY FOR YOUR CUSTOMIZATION. TWO UNITS PER FLOOR & SEMI PRIVATE ELEVATOR OFFER PRIVACY. 1540 HAS A DISTINGUISHED PRESENCE ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE, IS KNOWN FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL LEVEL OF SERVICE INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL 24-HOUR DOOR & ELEVATOR STAFF AND TOP-NOTCH MANAGEMENT. LEASED PARKING FOR TWO CARS AVAILABLE NEXT DOOR AT 1550 N. LAKE SHORE DR W/CONVENIENT DOOR TO DOOR VALET SERVICE DURING SPECIFIED HOURS. MONTHLY ASSESSMENT OF $7,364.83 INCLUDES TAXES, HEAT, GAS, CABLE & INTERNET, WATER, 24 HOUR DOORSTAFF, EXERCISE ROOM & COMMON INSURANCE. PET FRIENDLY AND IDEALLY LOCATED STEPS TO LINCOLN PARK AND THE LAKEFRONT.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

None

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Wall Unit(s)

Heating System:

Steam, Radiator(s)

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Heated Garage,Off Site,Leased,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,600

Pet Information:

Cats OK, Dogs OK

Common Area Amenities:

Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Receiving Room, Service Elevator(s)

Internal Features:

Dry Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)

Room Information

Living Room:

30x18 - Main

Dining Room:

22x16 - Main

Kitchen:

16x12 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

24x15 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

19x13 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

19x13 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Pantry:

09x10 - Main Level

Gallery:

23x08 - Main Level

Office:

10x10 - Main Level

Maid Room:

07x15 - Main Level

Laundry:

07x08 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

N/A

Tax Year:

2023

Assessments:

$7,365 / month

Location

Zip Code:

60610

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

Lincoln Park High School

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

None

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Wall Unit(s)

Heating System:

Steam, Radiator(s)

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Heated Garage,Off Site,Leased,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,600

Pet Information:

Cats OK, Dogs OK

Common Area Amenities:

Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Receiving Room, Service Elevator(s)

Internal Features:

Dry Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)

Living Room:

30x18 - Main

Dining Room:

22x16 - Main

Kitchen:

16x12 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

24x15 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

19x13 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

19x13 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Pantry:

09x10 - Main Level

Gallery:

23x08 - Main Level

Office:

10x10 - Main Level

Maid Room:

07x15 - Main Level

Laundry:

07x08 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

N/A

Tax Year:

2023

Assessments:

$7,365 / month

Zip Code:

60610

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

Lincoln Park High School

Listing Office: Baird & Warner

Listing Office Phone: 312.640.7010

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