Massive Streeterville 1 bedroom plus den authentic timber loft in coveted lakefront doorman building! Loaded with character this unit has soaring 12-foot ceilings, exposed brick and expansive windows! Hardwood floors throughout, large living room, full dining area, recently-updated spacious kitchen with 42-inch cabinets, granite counters, stainless appliances and under-cabinet lighting! Large bedroom with great walk-in closet! Separate den/office features French doors to truly close off the room! Over-sized stone bath accessible from bedroom or hallway has large custom double bow vanity and walk-in shower with sleek glass shower door! Building offers rooftop deck with breathtaking lake, city and Navy Pier views in vibrant solid building! 24-hour door staff, exercise room, coin laundry, additional storage and bike room! Assessment includes heat, air conditioning and cable TV. Washer/dryer install allowed. Rental parking available. Walk score of 95!
Sold for $265,000
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$265,000
540 N Lake Shore Dr APT 516, Chicago, IL 60611
1beds
1,050sqft
Condo
Built in 1917
-- sqft lot
$342,600 Zestimate®
$252/sqft
$2,645 Estimated rent
Home value
$342,600
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,050 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
- On waterfront: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.7 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 17102110211094
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
Condition
- Year built: 1917
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,103 monthly
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $252/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $331,610
- Annual tax amount: $5,587
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2026 | Sold | $265,000-6%$252/sqft |
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| 4/20/2016 | Sold | $282,000-6%$269/sqft |
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| 3/19/2016 | Pending sale | $299,900$286/sqft |
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| 3/1/2016 | Price change | $299,900+15279.5%$286/sqft |
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| 7/2/2014 | Listing removed | $1,950$2/sqft |
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| 7/2/2014 | Pending sale | $1,950-99.2%$2/sqft |
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| 6/26/2014 | Listed for rent | $1,950+8.3%$2/sqft |
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| 11/28/2012 | Listing removed | $1,800$2/sqft |
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| 11/3/2012 | Price change | $1,800-7.7%$2/sqft |
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| 10/10/2012 | Price change | $1,950+2.6%$2/sqft |
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| 10/8/2012 | Price change | $1,900-5%$2/sqft |
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| 9/15/2012 | Listed for rent | $1,999$2/sqft |
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| 4/15/2005 | Sold | $235,000$224/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,587 -0.8% | $33,161 +10.5% |
| 2023 | $5,630 +3% | $29,999 |
| 2022 | $5,467 +1.9% | $29,999 |
| 2021 | $5,363 -15.1% | $29,999 +5.8% |
| 2020 | $6,316 +2.1% | $28,352 -7.9% |
| 2019 | $6,184 +1.7% | $30,782 |
| 2018 | $6,080 +11.4% | $30,782 +21.4% |
| 2017 | $5,459 +7.5% | $25,358 |
| 2016 | $5,079 +9.3% | $25,358 |
| 2015 | $4,647 +23.7% | $25,358 +11.2% |
| 2014 | $3,755 +2.3% | $22,809 |
| 2013 | $3,670 +0.7% | $22,809 |
| 2012 | $3,645 +6.4% | $22,809 -1.5% |
| 2011 | $3,426 -1.4% | $23,162 |
| 2010 | $3,473 +4.2% | $23,162 |
| 2009 | $3,334 -4.1% | $23,162 -12.1% |
| 2008 | $3,476 +3.2% | $26,346 |
| 2007 | $3,368 +0.8% | $26,346 |
| 2006 | $3,342 -4.8% | $26,346 +13% |
| 2005 | $3,511 -6.9% | $23,316 |
| 2004 | $3,771 +2.2% | $23,316 |
| 2003 | $3,690 +22% | $23,316 +38.5% |
| 2002 | $3,025 +3.8% | $16,838 |
| 2001 | $2,916 +4.3% | $16,838 |
| 2000 | $2,795 -0.7% | $16,838 +15.7% |
| 1999 | $2,814 | $14,552 |
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Neighborhood: Streeterville
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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Chicago
- 60611
- Streeterville
- 540 N Lake Shore Dr Apartment 516