For Sale456d on marketHistoric · 97 yrs
1242 N Lake Shore Dr #22
Chicago, IL, 60610 • Gold Coast • Cook County
$950,000
$226/sqft
-$500,000 since Jan 7, 2025
Down payment assistance available
4Beds
4Baths
4,200Sqft
1929Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Lake Front
Scenic Views
Water · Front of Property
Character Home
Built 1929 · 97 years of history
3 Fireplaces
Wood Burning · Living Room · Master Bedroom · Other
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
$4581/mo HOA
Door Person · Elevator(s) · Storage · On Site Manager/Engineer
This home is getting attention
Listed 456 days ago · 2,586 views · 43 saves
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
2,586 views
People checking out this listing
43 saves
Buyers have saved this home
456 days on market
Established listing
$226/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Condo · Built 1929 · Historic
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.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights lakefront vistas, private twenty-second floor, and four en-suite bedrooms as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$10,426/month
Principal & Interest$4,578
Property Tax$950
Insurance$317
HOA$4,581
Down payment20% ($190,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.04% rate · 30yr fixed · $760,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeCondominium, Single Family Residence
Year Built1929
HeatingSteam
CoolingNone
ParkingOpen Parking
HOA$4,581 monthly
Days on Zillow456 Days
Price/sqft$226
Property
Home typeCondo
Sub-typeCondominium, Single Family Residence
Year built1929
Systems
HeatingSteam
CoolingNone
RoofRubber
ConstructionBrick, Stone, Limestone
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingSide Driveway
BasementNone
Fireplaces3
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodGold Coast
Annual tax$19,229
Parcel17031110050000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
HOA$4,581/mo
Features & details
15 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Elevator
Storage
Appliances
Double Oven
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Steam
Cooling
None
Laundry
Washer Hookup
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Living Room
Master Bedroom
Other
Windows
Screens
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Side Driveway
Construction
Brick
Stone
Limestone
Lot Features
Landscaped
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Views
Water
Front of Property
Other Equipment
TV-Cable
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main20×18 ft360 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)Bathroom (Full)
Bedroom2
Main11×14 ft154 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom3
Main16×17 ft272 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom4
Main12×20 ft240 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market456
Price/sqft$226
On marketJan 7, 2025
PostedJan 7, 2025
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedFeb 27, 2026
Tour days9
Views2,586
Favorites43
How are the schools in Chicago?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60610
Price history
4 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jan 7, 2025Price Change$950,000$226MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 17, 2017Pending Sale$1,450,000$345Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Jun 22, 2016Listing Removed$1,450,000$345Jameson Sothebys Intl Realty
May 23, 2016Listed For Sale$1,450,000$345Jameson Sothebys Intl Realty
Price Change$950,000
Jan 7, 2025•$226/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$1,450,000
Oct 17, 2017•$345/sqft•Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Removed$1,450,000
Jun 22, 2016•$345/sqft•Jameson Sothebys Intl Realty
Listed For Sale$1,450,000
May 23, 2016•$345/sqft•Jameson Sothebys Intl Realty
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Chicago, IL • Cook County
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