# 1242 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611

> **TL;DR:** 4bd/5ba condo, $1,000,000 ($188/sqft), built 1920, 5,327 sqft.
> Waterfront. Est. $4,333/mo. Listed 829 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $1,000,000 |
| Price/sqft | $188 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 4 full, 1 half |
| Square Feet | 5,327 |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| Property Type | Condo (Condominium) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 829 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Waterfront** - Direct water access

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $4,333 |
| **Total** | **$4,333** |

## Key Amenities

- Waterfront

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1920
- Waterfront

## Description

### Agent Description
Huge 5327 sf duplex home with a 200+ sf terrace. Former home of Samuel Insul and Ray Kroc- offers panoramic wrap around views of lake and city. Home needs some updating but is priced accordingly.  Amazing mural commissioned by Ray and Joan Kroc graces the circular stairway that leads to the second floor.  Wood burning fireplace in the living room.  Huge modern kitchen and a breakfast room with a wonderful lake view from the built-in banquette.  Great home for entertaining and large enough for a family. Parking options close by.

## Location

- **Address:** 1242 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611
- **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/abd99a79c8f37f5e221c67b650c83c9cl-f860908064r.jpg)

*25 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/1242-n-lake-shore-drive-chicago-il-60611-11978074)*

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**MLS#:** 11978074 | **Updated:** 2026-06-19
**Source:** listhub

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