Veterans United Realty
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1242 N LAKE SHORE Drive 11N, Chicago, IL 60610

$650,000 Asking Price

4 beds
5 baths
2,408  sqft
Built in 1929

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 Status:
Backup
Date Added:
October 22, 2024 — 80 days ago
Listing Office:
Compass, Paula Johnson (312-919-4343)
Office Phone:
312-919-4343
MLS ID:
12194475

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Bar-Wet, Elevator, Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Full Bath, Storage
Rooms:
Exercise Room
Appliances:
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Dining:
Separate
Basement:
None
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Steam, Radiator(s), Indv Controls
Fireplace:
Wood Burning, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Brick,Stone
Parking:
Parking spaces: 0

Location

HOA Amenities:
Door Person, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Receiving Room, Service Elevator(s), Heat, Water, Gas, Taxes, Insurance, Security, Doorman, Exercise Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal, 4669.0, Monthly
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
299
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
17031110050000

Utilities

Utilities:
Circuit Breakers
Water:
Lake Michigan
Sewer:
Other

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Co-op

This listing courtesy of:
Compass, Paula Johnson

About Chicago, IL

Housing

Number of Units
1,208,010
Median Home Value
$320,169
Median Rent
$1,131

55.74% of housing units are renter occupied.

9.90% are vacant.

Commute

Car
44.88%
Public Transportation
19.46%
Walk to Work
4.26%
Work from Home
29.59%
Other
0.70%

The median travel time to work is 27 minutes.

People

Population
2,658,686
Median Age
36.40
Median Household Size
2.54

Education

High School
22.12%
Associate’s Degree
5.76%
Bachelor’s Degree
24.28%
Graduate Degree
17.51%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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