840 North Lake Shore Drive condos for sale

by Fran Bailey, Downtown Chicago Realtor on October 20, 2010 · 0 comments

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840 N Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611

840 N Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611

A few condos are for sale at 840 N Lake Shore Drive in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood. Here’s a review of the building and the condos I’ve previewed or shown (none are my listings) along with photos and details of the other condos for sale. 

THE LOCATION

Designed by Lucien Lagrange the French period style building with its rounded corner and turret sits at the corner of Lake Shore Drive and Pearson. It’s on the north side of Lake Shore Park. The Magnificent Mile on Michigan Avenue is 3 blocks away and Chicago’s Lakefront is on the other side of Lake Shore Drive. It currently has a Walk Score of 98 and a Transit Score of 86. 840 N. Lake Shore Drive is less than 1/2 a mile from the Red Line at Chicago and State. See its interactive Walk Score Map below. 

THE BUILDING

The 27 story building built in 2004 houses 70 condos. There’s a 24 hour door person and guest parking. 840 N Lake Shore Drive includes exercise facilities and individual climate controlled wine cellars. 

View of Navy Pier and Lake Shore Tower from 840 N Lake Shore Drive 1701

View of Navy Pier and Lake Shore Tower from 840 N Lake Shore Drive 1701

THE CONDOS

The condos have gas cooking appliances and terraces. The most recent sale was 1701, a 4 bedroom that sold in December for $3,695,000.

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

 

Email Fran for more information on 840 N Lake Shore Drive condos for sale.

ALL CONDOS FOR SALE AT 840 N LAKE SHORE DRIVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611
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AddressPriceBedsBathsSqFtMore InformationMy Notes on Condos I've Previewed/Shown
840 N Lake Shore Drive 1601$3,995,00044 1/24350Photos & Info
Floor Plan
1601 is one of the units with the distinctive rotunda facing Lake Michigan. Views to the east and south are fantastic! The kitchen is open to the dining room in the rotunda.
840 N Lake Shore Drive 2001$3,799,50033 1/23865Photos & Info
Floor Plan
2001 is one of the units with the distinctive rotunda facing Lake Michigan. As you would expect, the views to the east and south are fantastic! Every inch has been customized from the hand-scraped hickory floors to the honey onyx spa master bath.
840 N Lake Shore Drive 1903$2,695,00033 1/23200Photos & Info1903 has south & west (city) and north views. Even though it's on the west end of the building, you still have a good view of the lake.
840 N Lake Shore Drive 503$2,495,00033 1/23200Photos & Info503 has south treetop views with the lake and Navy Pier to the southeast. It's at the west end of the building.
840 N Lake Shore Drive 702$1,595,00022 1/22540Photos & Info702's views to the south include Lake Shore Park and Navy Pier. The 2 bedrooms are on opposite ends of the condo. The feature that caught my attention that isn't shown in the online photos is the huge L-shaped master bedroom walk-in closet.
840 N Lake Shore Drive 202$925,00021 1/21800Photos & Info202's views are to the south. You can see the lake through the trees in front of the building. It's advertised as a 2 bedroom, but you would have to put up walls around the dining area to convert it to a 2 bedroom.

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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