1240 North Lake Shore #14A, Chicago IL 60610
$450,000

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Property Description

This exceptionally rare residence offers a unique chance to bring your vision to life and create a home that's entirely your own in one of Chicago's most iconic lakefront locations. Set high above Lake Michigan and Oak Street Beach, the views are truly remarkable-sweeping, unobstructed panoramas that stretch from the shoreline to the city skyline, with front-row glimpses of Navy Pier fireworks lighting the night sky. Encompassing approximately 2,200 square feet, this is one of only a select few oversized homes within the building-offering a scale and flexibility rarely found along Lake Shore Drive at this price point. Originally designed as a four-bedroom residence, the current layout presents an ideal opportunity to reconfigure and renovate-customizing the space to your needs while adding long-term value. The main living space features floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the ever-changing blues of the lake, filling the home with natural light and creating an open, airy feel. The kitchen is ideally positioned along the curve of Lake Shore Drive, offering a stunning backdrop and strong potential for a thoughtful redesign. A gracious entry introduces a well-placed powder room, while generous storage and existing built-ins provide a solid foundation to build upon. On the west side of the home, equally striking city views create a dynamic contrast to the lakefront panorama. The flexible secondary living space-currently used as a family room and office-can easily be reimagined as a private bedroom with ensuite potential, further enhancing the home's versatility. Additional features include an in-unit washer and dryer and the privacy of just two residences per floor, offering a quieter, more boutique feel within the building. Residents of 1240 Lake Shore Drive enjoy full-service amenities including door staff, an onsite engineer, valet garage parking with car wash service, and a rooftop deck with grilling areas, seating, and panoramic lake and city views. Perfectly positioned just steps from Michigan Avenue, this fairly priced residence offers the rare opportunity to bring your vision to life-reconfiguring and refining the space into something truly special while capturing long-term upside in a premier location. The seller will also satisfy the current special assessment for riser replacement in full at closing, offering added peace of mind.

Features & Information

Key Details

  • List Price $450,000
  • Property Taxes 11732
  • Unit Floor Level 14
  • Square Feet 2200
  • Price/ Sq. Ft. $204.55
  • Year Built 1970
  • Parking Type Garage
  • Status Active

Rooms

  • Total Rooms 5
  • Master Bedroom

  • Master Bath F
  • Room Size 27X18
  • Bedroom 2

  • Room Size 14X23
  • Floor Level Main Level
  • Living Room

  • Room Size 37X17
  • Floor Level Main Level
  • Dining Room

  • Room Size COMBO
  • Floor Level Main Level
  • Kitchen

  • Room Size 13X9
  • Kitchen Type Pantry-Closet
  • Floor Level Main Level

Additional Rooms

  • Additional Room 1

  • Additional Room 1 Name Foyer
  • Additional Room Size 7X14
  • Additional Room Level Main Level
  • Additional Room 2

  • Additional Room 2 Name Walk in Closet
  • Additional Room Size 7X15
  • Additional Room Level Main Level

Interior Features

  • Appliances

  • Appliances Included Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Heating & Cooling

  • Heating Type Electric, Indv Controls, Zoned

Exterior Features

  • Parking

  • Parking Garage
  • # of Cars 1
  • Garage Features Heated

Building Information

  • Number of Units 58
  • Age of Building 51-60 Years
  • Exterior Construction Concrete
  • Common Area Amenities Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Coin Laundry, Elevator, Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Party Room, Sundeck, Receiving Room, Elevator(s)
  • Exposure S (South),E (East),W (West),City,Lake/Water
  • Pets

  • Pets Allowed? Y
  • Pet Types Cats OK

Location

  • County Cook
  • Township North Chicago
  • Corporate Limits Chicago
  • Directions to Property Lake Shore Dr. Between Goethe And Division
  • Schools

  • Elementary School District 299
  • Junior High District 299
  • High School District 299
  • Property Taxes

  • Tax 11732
  • Tax Year 2024
  • Tax Exemptions Homeowner,Senior
  • Parcel Identification Number 17031110091012

Utilities

  • Sewer Sewer-Publ

Listed by: @properties Christie's International Real Estate | Phone: 312.254.0200
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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 6/5/2026 6:32 AM. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

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