1242 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 11N

Chicago, IL 60610

$650,000
Price
4
Beds
4
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
2,408 Sq. Ft.
$270 / Sq. Ft.
2,408
Sq. Ft.
$270
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This rare two-story, 11th floor north-east-south facing home; simply stunning and elegant, is now available in this extraordinary pre-war building in the Gold Coast on North Lake Shore Drive. As you enter, the two-story foyer reveals a dramatic spiral staircase to the left, leading to three ensuite bedrooms. From the foyer to the right, enjoy striking, panoramic Lake Michigan views for miles as you enter the spacious living room with a wood burning fireplace and contiguous, gracious dining room with...This rare two-story, 11th floor north-east-south facing home; simply stunning and elegant, is now available in this extraordinary pre-war building in the Gold Coast on North Lake Shore Drive. As you enter, the two-story foyer reveals a dramatic spiral staircase to the left, leading to three ensuite bedrooms. From the foyer to the right, enjoy striking, panoramic Lake Michigan views for miles as you enter the spacious living room with a wood burning fireplace and contiguous, gracious dining room with north corner views. Continue into the light-filled kitchen and fourth bedroom beyond, currently a cozy office, with a bathroom and stacked washer and dryer in an adjacent closet. This pet-friendly, full amenity building offers exceptional personal service with 24-hour door staff, maintenance staff, live-in engineer, on-site manager, storage and fitness room. You can walk to the lakefront, Lincoln Park, neighborhood private and public schools, world-class healthcare, Oak Street, N. Michigan Ave shopping and restaurants galore. There is leased valet parking next door at 1212 LSD which is located just South of 1242 entrance. For the architectural vintage enthusiasts, this building was designed by renowned architect, Robert Seeley Degolyer. With only two units per floor, you will enjoy a sense of peace, quiet and privacy in this special apartment that lives like a single-family home. Taxes are included in month assessment quoted. No special assessments on the horizon. Incredible value! Incredible location! Incredible landmark building!

Listing Agent

  1. PK Johnson

    PK Johnson

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    pk.johnson@compass.com

    P: (312)-919-4343

Property Details for 1242 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 11N

Area
CHI - Near North Side
Township
North Chicago
Ownership
Co-op
Num Of Parking Spaces
0.0
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Hot Water/Steam, Radiator(s), Indv Controls
Pets Allowed
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 11/26/2024 09:59 AM

Property Details for 1242 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 11N

StatusContingent
MLS #12194475
Days on Market37
Taxes-
HOA Fees$4,669 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS TypeAttached Single / Vintage
Year Built1929
CountyCook County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building

1242 N Lake Shore Dr

35 Units26 StoriesBuilt in 1929

Building Information for 1242 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 11N

Building/Complex1242 N Lake Shore DrFloor11Stories26Residences35Pet PolicyAllowedYear Built1929

Property Information for 1242 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 11N

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking: None
Pet Information
  • Max Pet Weight: 999.0
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Location and General Information
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 2332
  • Front Exposure: South, East, West, City, Lake/Water
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Gas, Taxes, Common Insurance, Security System, Doorman, Exercise Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Elevator, Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Full Bath, Storage
  • Common Area Amenities: Door Person, Elevator, Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Receiving Room, Service Elevator
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Unit Floor Level: 11
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: None
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Basement Description: None
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
  • Num of Baths: 4.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: Vintage
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Other
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Air Purifier
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Attached: Vintage
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Stories Total: 28
  • Total # Units in Building: 35.0
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Side Drive
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Stone
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 1242
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 100
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • Living Area Source: Other
  • Management: Manager On-site
  • Management Company: Lieberman Property Management
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 36
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: Image360
  • Virtual Tour YN: Yes
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 21X19
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 17X13
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 17X14
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 10X9
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 24X14
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 13X12
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 18X9
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 8X10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 26X15
Exercise Room Information
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 20X12

Property History for 1242 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 11N

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Schools near 1242 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 11N

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Ogden Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Lincoln Park High School
Public9 to 12

Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center
PublicPK to 8

Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center
PublicK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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