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  • Price$2,995,000
  • Beds3
  • Baths Full2
  • Baths Half1
  • SQFT4,100
  • Built1926

1540 N Lake Shore Drive 8n, Chicago

Welcome to the iconic 1540 N Lake Shore Drive building impeccably located facing Lake Michigan at North Avenue Beach and adjacent to Lincoln Park. A perfect balance of incredible new luxury finishes and restored original details - every inch of this home has been thoughtfully reimagined, redesigned, and restored in 2023. Upon entering the gracious lobby, full time staff will escort you to your semi-private elevator. Arriving at the grand foyer, you will note the amazing detail from white oak flooring with nickel inlays, to the gorgeous upholstered walls in the family room, and the designer powder bath with hand-painted wallpaper and a marble vanity. You will delight in the level of craftsmanship and thoughtful detail! Perfect for entertaining, this home features expansive open living and dining areas with incredible floor to ceiling views of the lake and a cozy natural fireplace, or relax in the spacious family/media room with dry bar, Subzero fridge drawers, upholstered walls with brass inlays. Gourmands will delight in the culinary kitchen with adjacent cozy breakfast room and incomparable fittings and finishes including Gaggenau appliances (including a steam oven and wine fridges) and Eggersmann cabinets. The primary suite will be your sanctuary with lovely views of the Cardinal's mansion and features private sitting area, his and hers closets and dressing rooms and the en-suite of your dreams with heated onyx floors, Japanese soaking tub, lake view and Swiss shower lavatory. The hotel-like guest suite overlooks Navy Pier and has private en-suite bath and sitting area. The current configuration is a 2 bedroom with an large WIC, which could be converted to a 3rd bedroom. 2 generous storage rooms included in basement. Come and see it for yourself!

Essential Information

  • MLS® #12589266
  • Price$2,995,000
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms3.50
  • Full Baths2
  • Half Baths1
  • Square Footage4,100
  • Year Built1926
  • TypeResidential
  • Sub-TypeAttached Single
  • StatusActive
  • Taxes$30,695

Amenities

  • AmenitiesDoor Person, Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Receiving Room
  • Parking Spaces2
  • ParkingCircular Driveway, Off Site, Leased, Detached, Garage
  • # of Garages2
  • Is WaterfrontYes

Exterior

  • ExteriorBrick
  • Lot DescriptionLandscaped

Additional Information

  • Days on Market51

Community Information

  • Address1540 N Lake Shore Drive 8n
  • AreaCHI - Near North Side
  • CityChicago
  • CountyCook
  • StateIL
  • Zip Code60610

Interior

  • Interior FeaturesDry Bar, Wet Bar, Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Special Millwork, Doorman, Lobby, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
  • AppliancesDouble Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Water Purifier, Water Purifier Owned, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood
  • HeatingSteam, Radiator(s)
  • CoolingCentral Air, Zoned
  • FireplaceYes
  • # of Fireplaces1
  • FireplacesWood Burning, Gas Log
  • # of Stories16

School Information

  • District299

Listing Details

  • Listing Office@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Price Change History for 1540 N Lake Shore Drive 8n, Chicago, IL (MLS® #12589266)

Date Details Price Change
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Price Change (from Active)
Price Reduced (from $3,095,000) $2,995,000 $100,000 ( 3.23% )
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Listing information last updated on May 20th, 2026 at 9:59pm CDT.