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This 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom condo at 1242 N. LAKE SHORE Drive in Chicago, IL is listed for $950,000 ($226 per sqft). Built in 1929, the home offers 4,200 sqft of living space on a N/A lot.

Agent Description

Only Gold Coast offering of a grand and gracious pre-war co-op ready to customize into one of Chicago's finest residences. Located on the full and private twenty-second floor, this light-filled layout of 4,200 square feet enjoys lakefront vistas and views from four exposures.

Indulge your every wish and create a stunning home steps to Michigan Avenue and walking distance to excellent private and public schools. One concept by Inspired Interiors features four en-suite bedrooms, a large kitchen that opens to a lakefront breakfast room, and an adjoining family room, and a laundry room.

Additional features are three fireplaces with original marble mantles and 9'6" ceilings. There are only thirty-five apartments, offering the residents exceptional white glove service from a 24-hour doorperson, an elevator operator, and an on-site manager. Building has a porte-cochere and a new fitness room.

Key Features

  • Built in 1929
  • Waterfront

Property Details

3 full, 1 half
#Unit 22
1929

Amenities

Waterfront

Monthly Cost Estimate

$5,081/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$687
Interest$4,117
Insurance$277

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1242 N. LAKE SHORE Drive

Chicago, IL 60610

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Hardwood FloorsLaundry Hook-Up in UnitStorageElevator

Exterior Features

Storms/Screens

Property Details

Parking

None

Heating

Hot Water (Heating)Steam

Cooling

None (Cooling)

Appliances

DishwasherDryerOven - DoubleRefrigeratorWasher

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom condo at 1242 N. LAKE SHORE Drive is listed at $950,000 ($226/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $4,117 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1929, Waterfront. Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage. Exterior Features: Storms/Screens.

This property is listed by Jim Kinney and can be reached at 3123515745 or jim.kinney@bairdwarner.com.

JK

Jim Kinney

Agent at Baird & Warner Gold Coast

(312) 351-5745

Listed by Baird & Warner Gold Coast · View on Broker Site

MLS# 12260426· Source: listhub· Updated 510 days ago

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1242 N. LAKE SHORE Drive, Chicago, IL 60610

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