1242 Lake Shore Drive, Near North Side, Chicago, Illinois 60611


$1,000,000

For Sale
Status: Contingent
Sqft: 5,327
Cost/Sqft: $188
Beds: 4
Baths: 5
Year Built: 1920
Property Taxes: $22,332
Days On Market: 770
Lot Size: 0,00
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Description

Huge 5327 sf duplex home with a 200+ sf terrace. Former home of Samuel Insul and Ray Kroc- offers panoramic wrap around views of lake and city. Home needs some updating but is priced accordingly. Amazing mural commissioned by Ray and Joan Kroc graces the circular stairway that leads to the second floor. Wood burning fireplace in the living room. Huge modern kitchen and a breakfast room with a wonderful lake view from the built-in banquette. Great home for entertaining and large enough for a family. Parking options close by.

Property Specifics

Condos/Townhomes
27
1920
Yes
Cook
5319 / Monthly
11978074
17031110050000

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
20 Oct, 2025 Under contract $1,000,000 MRED MLS
Last price change $1,200,000 MRED MLS
23 Feb, 2024 Listed for sale $1,600,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Above Ground: 4
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
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Third Bedroom Info:
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Fourth Bedroom Info:
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Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 5
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: —
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
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Other Specifics

COMMON
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2025 $22,332

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