# 1242 N. LAKE SHORE Drive, Chicago, IL 60610

> **TL;DR:** 4bd/4ba condo, $950,000 ($226/sqft), built 1929, 4,200 sqft.
> Waterfront. Est. $4,117/mo. Listed 510 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $950,000 |
| Price/sqft | $226 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 full, 1 half |
| Square Feet | 4,200 |
| Year Built | 1929 |
| Property Type | Condo (Condominium) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 510 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Waterfront** - Direct water access

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $4,117 |
| **Total** | **$4,117** |

## Key Amenities

- Waterfront

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1929
- Waterfront

## Description

### 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.

## Location

- **Address:** 1242 N. LAKE SHORE Drive, Chicago, IL 60610
- **County:** Cook

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Jim Kinney
- **Brokerage:** Baird & Warner Gold Coast
- **Phone:** 3123515745
- **Email:** jim.kinney@bairdwarner.com

## Primary Photo

![1242 N. LAKE SHORE Drive - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/2abe600d7851026ca8d82efb7218b8del-f1382677425r.jpg)

*21 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/1242-n-lake-shore-drive-chicago-il-60610-12260426)*

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**MLS#:** 12260426 | **Updated:** 2026-06-19
**Source:** listhub

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