680 North Lake Shore Drive – Lake Shore Place condos for sale

by Fran Bailey, Downtown Chicago Realtor on April 27, 2011 · 0 comments

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Lake Shore Place - 680 N Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611

Lake Shore Place - 680 N Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611

Several condos are for sale at Lake Shore Place – 680 N Lake Shore Drive in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood. Here’s a review of the building and condos I’ve previewed or shown (none are my listings) along with photos and details of the other condos for sale.

THE LOCATION

680 N Lake Shore Drive is located along Lake Michigan between Erie and Huron. It’s just north of the W Hotel. The building currently has a Walk score of 92 and a Transit Score of 90. The Red Line stop at Chicago & State is just over 0.6 miles away. See its interactive Walk Score Map below.

THE BUILDING

680 N Lake Shore Drive was built in 1926. At the time it was the largest building in the world. The high-rise houses 420 condos organized in 3 condo associations (Tower, South, and Lake) within its 29 stories. Pets are ok. The building has an exercise room and pool.

Parking can be purchased or leased. Parking spot prices are among the highest in the city with sellers typically asking $70K to $75K per spot. The building has significant commercial space including the offices for Playboy Magazine, a Treasure Island Grocery and an Ace Hardware Store.

680 N Lake Shore Drive East Entrance

680 N Lake Shore Drive East Entrance

THE CONDOS

Cooking appliances are electric. None of the units have a balcony. The most recent sale at 680 N Lake Shore Drive was unit 524, a 4 bedroom which sold in April for $1,000,000.

680 N LAKE SHORE DRIVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611 WALK SCORE MAP

 

Email Fran for more information on 680 N Lake Shore Drive condos for sale.

ALL CONDOS FOR SALE AT 680 N LAKE SHORE DRIVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611
LAKE SHORE PLACE
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AddressPriceBedsBathsSqFtMore InformationNotes on Condos I've Previewed/Shown
680 N Lake Shore 1502$1,499,90032 1/23316Photos & Info
680 N Lake Shore 2900$1,490,000222600Photos & Info2900 is a duplex condo in the tower of 680 N Lake Shore Drive. It has views in all directions. The 2nd level is a loft for the master suite.
680 N Lake Shore 1105$1,400,00022 1/22800Photos & Info
Floor Plan
1105 has very nice east (lake) views. It doesn't have the typical 2 bedroom + den layout for this building. What is typically a den when you first walk into the unit is a small art gallery with the remaining space used to move the kitchen farther back.
680 N Lake Shore 1604$1,265,00022 1/22877Photos & Info
680 N Lake Shore 406$1,099,00032 1/22837Photos & Info
Floor Plan
406 has east (lake) and south views. The 3rd bedroom is a den with pocket doors off the dining room. 406's washer and dryer are stacked in the master bedroom's walk-in closet.
680 N Lake Shore 621$970,00032 1/22900Photos & Info621 was originally a 3 bedroom, but was renovated as a 2 bedroom with a larger living room. Views are to the south and west.
680 N Lake Shore 1004$897,00022 1/22741Photos & Info
680 N Lake Shore 1421$895,00032 1/22900Photos & Info
680 N Lake Shore 1412$400,00021 1/21700Photos & Info
680 N Lake Shore 425$405,00021 1/21250Photos & Info425 has north views. You can see a little of Lake Michigan. It;'s nicely renovated.
680 N Lake Shore 316$309,000211548Photos & Info316 has south views which are limited by the buildings across the street.
680 N Lake Shore 1614$269,000111000Photos & Info

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Fran BaileyFran Bailey shows, previews and tracks downtown Chicago homes for sale giving her the insights needed to help her clients negotiate the best price and terms. Fran has been quoted in numerous Chicago and national publications. To schedule showings of listings regardless of broker or to contact Fran email her at fran.bailey@bairdwarner.com or call 773.793.4516. Learn More

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