680 N LAKE SHORE Drive 615 Chicago, IL 60611

Single Family Detached MLS #: 12292071 Courtesy Of Compass

$499,500

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,600 sq ft
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Est. Property Tax: $7,676
Estimated monthly payments: $2,823/mo.* (recalculate)

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ALMOST 180,000 DOLLARS WAS SPENT RECENTLY RE-WORKING AND RE-IMAGINING THIS STREETERVILLE CONDO CREATING A ONE-OF-A-KIND SPACE. THE HOME'S FLEXIBLE FLOOR PLAN ALLOWS IT TO LIVE EITHER AS A 3 BEDROOM/2 BATH OR 2 BEDROOM + DEN/2 BATH CONDO. DURING THE RENOVATION EVERYTHING WAS TAKEN DOWN TO THE STUDS, ELECTRICAL WAS UPDATED, AND PUCK LIGHTING INSTALLED THROUGHOUT WITH VIRTUALLY EVERY INCH TRANSFORMED WITH AN EXTENSIVE ARRAY OF CUSTOMIZATIONS. UPON ENTERING THE HOME YOU'LL NOTICE THE FOYER'S DRAMATIC, CUSTOM TEXTURED FEATURE WALL MADE WITH ANN SACKS TILE. MOHAWK 7-INCH WIDE WHITE OAK PLANK HARDWOOD FLOORING IS FOUND THROUGHOUT THE FOYER, LIVING/DINING ROOM, DEN/BONUS ROOM, AND CHEF'S KITCHEN. CUSTOM, EXTRA-TALL, SOLID WALNUT DOORS ARE THROUGHOUT AND ALL DOOR TRIM WAS ARTISAN HAND PAINTED TO MATCH THE WOOD GRAIN DETAIL FOUND IN THE CUSTOM DOORS. A SPACIOUS SOUTH-FACING LIVING/DINING ROOM HAS CUSTOM BUILT IN BANQUETTE SEATING WITH CALVIN KLEIN UPHOLSTERY PLUS A CUSTOM-DESIGNED ALL GLASS DINING TABLE FROM GLASS WORKS CREATING THE PERFECT SPOT FOR AN INTIMATE MEAL OR FOR DINNER PARTIES OF UP TO 14. THE ORIGINAL GALLEY-STYLE KITCHEN WAS SUBSTANTIALLY WIDENED CREATING A MORE FUNCTIONAL WORKSPACE. CHEF'S KITCHEN BOASTS CUSTOM SOFT CLOSE DIAMOND CABINETRY, GRANITE COUNTERS, MIELE BUILT-IN DOUBLE OVENS, MIELE COOKTOP AND DISHWASHER, OVERHEAD EXHAUST FAN, AND BUILT-IN WINE FRIDGE. THE PRIMARY BEDROOM SUITE HAS A HIGH-END, HOTEL-LIKE FEEL WITH ITS SEPARATE DRESSING ROOM WITH CUSTOM CLOSET ORGANIZERS AND A BUILT-IN SAFE. THE ATTACHED PRIMARY BATHROOM HAS HEATED FLOORS, A DRAMATIC CHANDELIER, EXTRA-LARGE JETTED TUB, OVER-SIZED SHOWER WITH MULTIPLE SHOWER HEADS WITH STUNNING ANN SACKS TILE SURROUND. THE SECOND BATHROOM ALSO HAS CUSTOM ANN SACKS TILE, HEATED FLOORS, OVERSIZED SHOWER WITH RAIN SHOWER AND HAND HELD COMPONENTS, GLASS VESSEL SINK WITH GLASS SURROUND, AND LOW-PROFILE TOILET. CURRENTLY UTILIZED AS A HOME OFFICE, THE LARGE SECOND BEDROOM EASILY FITS A KING-SIZED BED AND THERE'S ALSO CUSTOM BUILT-IN SHELVING, AND A UNIQUE TEXTURED WALL DETAIL. DEN IS CURRENTLY OPEN AND HAS A LARGE CLOSET. IT CAN EASILY BE CLOSED OFF TO CREATE A THIRD BEDROOM IF NEEDED. PRIME HEATED, DEEDED, AND ATTACHED GARAGE PARKING IS LOCATED ON THE BUILDING'S PRIVATE OWNERS' LEVEL MERE STEPS AWAY FROM THE UNIT AND AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FOR AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE. OVER-SIZED PRIVATE STORAGE IS INCLUDED AND LOCATED ACROSS THE HALL. CROWN MOLDING/TRIM AND PUCK LIGHTING ARE FOUND THROUGHOUT. ITS TRULY RARE TO FIND A HOME LIKE THIS WITH SUCH THOUGHTFUL DESIGN ELEMENTS AND SO MANY CUSTOMIZATIONS. ITS EQUALLY RARE TO FIND A BUILDING LIKE 680 N LAKE SHORE SO RICH IN HISTORY. CHARLES LINDBERGH, JOE LOUIS, FRANK SINATRA, LIZA MINNELLI, COLE PORTER, BABE RUTH, AND TONY BENNETT ARE BUT A FEW OF THE FAMOUS NAMES THAT WALKED THE GRAND HALLWAYS OF THIS ICONIC NEO-GOTHIC HIGH RISE. BUILDING AMENITIES INCLUDE: A FULLY EQUIPPED RESIDENTS ONLY GYM WITH NEWLY UPGRADED INDOOR POOL, WHIRLPOOL AND LOCKER ROOM; 24/7 DOOR STAFF AND 7 DAYS A WEEK ON-SITE ENGINEERING STAFF; DRY CLEANER; PLUS A RESTAURANT/COFFEE SHOP. LOCATED WITHIN THE BORDERS OF HIGHLY-PRIZED OGDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, STEPS AWAY FROM CHICAGO'S WORLD-RENOWN LAKEFRONT WITH ITS MILE AFTER MILE OF BICYCLE/JOGGING PATHS, PUBLIC GREEN SPACE AND BEACHES - THIS LOCATION IS THE EPITOME OF CITY LIVING. MULTIPLE GROCERY STORES ARE NEARBY INCLUDING WHOLE FOODS - ONLY TWO BLOCKS AWAY. TOP-NOTCH SHOPPING AND DINING, WORLD-CLASS ENTERTAINMENT, PLUS CHICAGO'S MAGNIFICENT MILE ARE ALL A SHORT WALK AWAY. JUST DOWN THE STREET IS NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY'S MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CAMPUS. THERE'S EASY ACCESS TO LAKE SHORE DRIVE AND SEVERAL CTA BUS ROUTES CRISS-CROSS THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
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Features

  • Amenities: Disabled Access, Elevator, Water Front
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposer, Microwave, Oven - Double, Range, Refrigerator, Refrigerator - Wine Storage, Washer
  • Architecture Style: High Rise
  • Exterior Type: Brick, Stone
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood
  • Heating System: Radiant, Steam
  • Rooms: Bonus Room

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School Information

680 N LAKE SHORE Drive 615, Chicago, IL 60611

Elementary School
Grades KG-8 | Public School
OGDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Chicago, IL 60610
24 W Walton St
773.­534.8110
Distance: 0.7 mi
School Rating
C+
Total Students
972
Middle School
Grades KG-8 | Public School
OGDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Chicago, IL 60610
24 W Walton St
773.­534.8110
Distance: 0.7 mi
School Rating
C+
Total Students
972
High School
Grades 9-12 | Public School
WELLS COMMUNITY ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
Chicago, IL 60622
936 N Ashland Ave
773.­534.7010
Distance: 2.7 mi
School Rating
F
Total Students
373
Other Nearby Schools Distance Type Grades School Rating
Guidepost Montessori At Magnificent Mile 0.3 mi Private PK
Gems World Academy Chicago 0.6 mi Private PK-12
Frances Xavier Warde School 0.6 mi Private PK-8
Yccs-innovations Of Arts Integr High School 1.0 mi Public 9-12 F
Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center 1.0 mi Public PK-8 C+
Noble St Charter-muchin College Preparatory 1.0 mi Public 9-12 B
Gce Lab School 1.0 mi Private 9-12
Gold Coast Preparatory (formerly Chicago Grammar School) 1.1 mi Private PK-8
Payton College Preparatory High School 1.1 mi Public 9-12 A+
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School 1.2 mi Public 9-12 C-
Immaculate Conception School 1.2 mi Private PK-8
Latin School Of Chicago Lower 1.3 mi Private KG-4
Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center 1.3 mi Public KG-8 A
Catherine Cook School 1.3 mi Private PK-8
Latin School Of Chicago Upper 1.3 mi Private PK-4
The Latin School Of Chicago 1.3 mi Private PK-12
Urban Preparatory West Charter School 1.3 mi Public 9-12 F
Lincoln Park Preschool And Kindergarten 1.4 mi Private PK-KG
Manierre Elementary School 1.5 mi Public PK-8 F
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Demographic Data

Chicago, IL 60611

Median Age: 42.7
Married: 29%
Number of Households: 23,388
Households with Children: 5.7%
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