Luxury Penthouse condos are for sale at 2608 N Lakeview Avenue located in Lincoln Park. Here’s a review of the building and the penthouse condos for sale (none are my listings) along with photos.
The Marlborough - 2608 N Lakeview - Lincoln Park
THE LOCATION
2600-2608 N Lakeview Ave is located 2 blocks south of Diversey along the park. The building is situated across the street from the North Pond Nature Sanctuary. The building currently has a Walk Score of 88 and a Transit Score of 78. The Red Line Stop at Fullerton is less than a mile away just east of Fullerton & Sheffield. See its interactive Walk Score Map below.
THE BUILDING
2608 N Lakeview is connected to 2600 N Lakeview and 400 W Deming Pl. All 3 connecting buildings are known as The Marlborough. This vintage high rise was built in 1912 and houses 106 spacious condos within its 9 stories. Designed by Robert DeGolyer who designed luxury apartment buildings in the early 1900s all along Chicago’s lakefront from the Gold Coast to the northern boundaries of Lincoln Park.
The Marlborough is an elevator building that is well maintained and service oriented. The monthly assessments include an on-site engineer, trash collection, gas, water, heat, TV cable & internet, coin laundry, storage bike room and a receiving room. There is available valet parking next door for $240 per month. Only cats are allowed in these buildings.
THE PENTHOUSES
There are several luxury penthouses located in the A & B tiers of the 2600 and 2608 buildings. Each is equiped with 2 fireplaces and 2 private elevators, one being the service elevator. These penthouses are very spacious with 9’6 ft ceilings and 3,750 to 3,848 sq ft floor plans. The penthouses have 4 exposures which include lake, park and city views.
Penthouse Views
8th Floor Penthouse Lake Views
THE CONDOS
The condos of 2608 building have garbage disposals, in-unit washer & dryers and gas ranges. The A, C and D units face the park and the lake. The A, C and D units have 3 exposures with the higher floors having lake views. The are 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom units with floor plans starting at 900 to 2,400 sq ft.
There are very few units that come on market in these buildings. The last condo sold in 2600 N Lakeview was 7F a one bedroom 1,150 sq ft unit that closed for $238,450 in December 2012. The last unit closed in 2608 N Lakeview was unit 1S a 900 sq ft 1 bedroom which closed for $162,500 back in September 2011. All of the above mentioned units closed have park and lake views.The last condo that closed at 400 Deming was unit 8J a 2 bedroom which closed for $252,000.
2608 N LAKEVIEW AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60614 WALK SCORE MAP
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ALL PENTHOUSES FOR SALE AT 2608 N LAKEVIEW AVE
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Address | Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | More Info | Notes On Condos I've Previewed / Shown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2608 N Lakeview Ave PH 8A | $1,495,000 | 4 | 4 1/2 | 3848 | Photos & Info Floor Plan | 8A has retained its vintage character. The dining room has been partially opened to living room that includes a large window like opening creating a warm lit ambiance. |
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mary Kaye Buettgen shows, previews and tracks Lakeview and Lincoln Park homes for sale giving her the insights needed to help her clients negotiate the best price and terms. To schedule showings for any listings, get a free market analysis for your home or to contact Mary Kaye email her at marykaye.buettgen@bairdwarner.com or call 847.651.3955. Learn More
