860 (left) & 880 (right) N Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611
THE LOCATION
860 & 880 N Lake Shore Drive are located between Chestnut and Delaware. Chicago’s Lakefront is just on the other side of Lake Shore Drive. The Magnificent Mile on Michigan Avenue is 2 blocks away. The high rises have a Walk Score of 89 and a Transit Score of 84. The Red Line Stop at State and Chicago is just over half a mile away. See their interactive Walk Score Map below.
THE BUILDINGS
860 & 880 N Lake Shore Drive are part of the same-co-op and were designed by renowned architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. They were known as the “Glass House” apartments since no other high rises at the time had so much glass. Both buildings were added to the National Register of Historic Places and designated Chicago Landmarks. 860 & 880 N Lake Shore Drive were built in 1951 and house 250+ apartments combined within their 26 floors. There are a maximum of 4 units per floor in 860 and 8 units per floor in 880.
As with the minimalist style the amenities are also minimalist. There’s a door person, exercise room, meeting room and common laundry. Dogs are not allowed. Parking in the building can be purchased or leased for $250/month.
The monthly assessments include all utilities (minus Internet and phone), the building’s mortgage, on-going maintenance and property taxes. Since this is a co-op an application is required. It includes 3 letters of reference, an interview and an extensive credit check.
For more information on the buildings visit 860-880 Lake Shore Apartments and 860|880 Lake Shore Drive. They are also mentioned on the site for 900 & 910 N Lake Shore Drive which were subsequently designed by van der Rohe.
860 & 880 N LAKE SHORE DRIVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611 WALK SCORE MAP
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THE CO-OP APARTMENTS
The co-op apartments feature floor to ceiling windows, radiant heated floors and additional perimeter heating. Original walls are plaster. There’s 18 inches between floors allowing for recessed lighting. Cooking appliances are electric. Some apartments have in-unit laundry. It can be added to an apartment, if some existing plumbing is removed. For example, a laundry hook-up can be added, if a bathroom is removed. None of the apartments have balconies. The most recent sale was 860 N Lake Shore Drive 24E, a 1 bedroom purchased in May for $300,888.
North view from apartment on northwest corner of 880 N Lake Shore Drive
BUILDINGS SIMILAR TO 860 & 880 N LAKE SHORE DRIVE
ALL CO-OP APARTMENTS FOR SALE AT 860 & 880 N LAKE SHORE DRIVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611
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Address | Price | Beds | Baths | SqFt | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 860 Lake Shore Drive 25-26M | $1,950,000 | 3 | 3 1/2 | 3400 | Photos & Info |
| 860 Lake Shore Drive 18K | $749,000 | 2 | 1 | 1700 | Photos & Info |
| 860 Lake Shore Drive 15J | $315,000 | 3 | 2 | 1600 | Photos & Info |
| 880 Lake Shore Drive 18F | $279,000 | 1 | 1 | 785 | Photos & Info |
| 880 Lake Shore Drive 3E | $199,000 | 1 | 1 | 740 | Photos & Info |
| 880 Lake Shore Drive 7H | $189,000 | 1 | 1 | 745 | Photos & Info |
| 880 Lake Shore Drive 8F | $183,500 | 1 | 1 | 785 | Photos & Info |
| 880 Lake Shore Drive 4G | $169,000 | 1 | 1 | 785 | Photos & Info |
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Fran Bailey shows, previews and tracks downtown Chicago homes for sale. Fran has been quoted in numerous Chicago and national publications. To schedule showings regardless of broker or to contact Fran email her at fran.bailey@bairdwarner.com or call 773.793.4516. Learn More
