Active
$2,995,000
1540 Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60610
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2 full · 1 half
- Sqft
- 4,100
- $/sqft
- $730
- Built
- 1926
- Type
- Townhome
- MLS#
- MRD12689371
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. 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!
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Estimated monthly cost for this home
20% · $599K
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Term
$24,810/mo
- Principal & interest
- $15,397
- Property taxes
- $2,558
- HOA
- $5,981
- Home insurance (est.)
- $874
Estimate only, not a quote or offer of credit. Rate starts from today's market rate (6.66%, 2026-07-30). Taxes from the listing's MRED record. Talk to a lender for real numbers; a Subdiview agent can introduce you to a good one.
Price & tax history
| 2024 property taxes | $30,695/yr |
From the listing's MRED record. MRED does not publish per-change dates through IDX, so price changes are shown without one rather than guessed.
Schools
Assigned schools per the listing's MRED record. Always verify with the district before you buy.
Elementary
Ogden Elementary
299
Middle
Ogden Elementary
299
High school
Lincoln Park High School299
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Where it sits
MRED Broker ReciprocityThis listing is part of the MRED data exchange program provided courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate, listed by Carrie McCormick.
Information last updated Jul 2, 2026, 5:06 AM.
1540 Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60610
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- Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
- Heating
- Steam, Radiator(s)
- Basement
- None
- Flooring
- Wood
- 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
- Rooms total
- 8
- Window features
- Drapes
- Fireplaces total
- 1
- Laundry features
- Washer Hookup, In Unit
- Interior features
- Dry Bar, Wet Bar, Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Special Millwork, Doorman, Lobby, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
- Fireplace features
- Wood Burning, Gas Log