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


$525,000

For Sale
Status: Active
Sqft: 1,530
Cost/Sqft: $343
Beds: 2
Baths: 2
Year Built: 1928
Property Taxes: $0
Days On Market: 6
Lot Size: 0,00
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Description

Magnificent Drake Tower stunning 2-bedroom residence featuring views of Oak Street and Lake Shore Drive North. It is a combination of history and vintage charm along with the comforts of new spacepak central ac;Closets by design in primary, guest and utility closets; new window treatments throughout; new lighting in primary, guest bedrooms and livingroom; new kitchen faucet, tiled backsplash and Liebherr refrigerator. Lots more upgrades too numerous to mention. Recently painted throughout with Farrow & Ball paint. Hardwood flooring throughout; original crown molding, high ceilings and 2 large bedrooms with ensuite baths. This unit is perfection! Situated within the Benjamin Marshall-designed Drake Tower Residences, this elegant Gold Coast home features oak flooring, craftsman-inspired accents and original crown molding. A spacious and open living room with dining area and soaring ceilings. With its prime location enjoy summers at Oak Street Beach or wander the lakefront trail, both within walking distance of this must-see residence. Located in the landmarked East Lake Shore Drive District, this building offers amenities including on-site management, updated exercise facilities and a beautiful, secluded private patio. Drake Tower Cooperative offers full management services and assessments that include taxes, heat, water, door staff, attached garage parking. Parking is available for two cars at an additional $200 per vehicle.

Property Specifics

Condos/Townhomes
30
1928
No
Cook
3414 / Monthly
12499410
17032080020000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Ogden Elementary
299
Middle School
Ogden Elementary
299 Not in DB
High School
Wells Community Academy Senior H
299 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
8 Mar, 2024 Sold $100,000 MRED MLS
3 Feb, 2024 Under contract $150,000 MRED MLS
26 Jan, 2024 Listed for sale $150,000 MRED MLS
20 Oct, 2025 Listed for sale $525,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms Above Ground: 2
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 0
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: —

Other Specifics

2
COMMON
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes

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