680 N Lake Shore Drive #821 — Chicago, IL 60611
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Chicago, IL 60611

680 N Lake Shore Drive #821

$675,000
3 beds · 3 baths · 2,900 sqft
Listed at $675,000 121 days on market $14,898/yr taxes
01About this home

Set within one of Chicago's most iconic addresses, this southwest corner residence at 680 North Lake Shore Drive offers a rare blend of architectural legacy and modern comfort. Once celebrated as the largest building in the world, the landmark now serves as a refined residential enclave. Residence #821 is bathed in natural light, with sweeping skyline views and unforgettable sunsets framed by expansive corner windows. The southwest exposure creates a warm, inviting atmosphere throughout the day, while the generous layout, 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, lives with the scale of a single-family home. A gracious entry leads into broad living and dining spaces ideal for both quiet evenings and entertaining. The kitchen offers ample room for cooking and gathering, complemented by an in-unit washer and dryer, abundant storage, and thoughtful separation between living and private quarters. The third bedroom provides flexibility - perfect as a guest suite, office, or additional living space. Residents enjoy full-service living with 24-hour door staff, a residents-only fitness center with indoor pool and whirlpool, bike room, and everyday conveniences right in the building. Parking is available in the attached garage, and a dedicated storage unit is included. This is an amazing location in Streeterville, just steps from the lakefront, Michigan Avenue, Northwestern, the medical district, rehabilitation centers and Navy Pier, this home offers the opportunity to live within a piece of Chicago history - while enjoying the best of the city today. Adding to the convenience, a NEW Lakeside Market is scheduled to open in the building in Sept-Oct 2026, bringing a full-service grocery store directly to residents with produce, prepared foods, coolers, freezers, package goods, liquor, and more, all open daily from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$675,000
List price
2,900
Square feet
3
Bedrooms
2 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1926
Year built
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$14,898
Annual taxes
Attached Single
Style
121
Days on market
04Features
Heating
ElectricBaseboard
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
MicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalCooktopOvenRange Hood
Parking
AsphaltGarage Door OpenerHeated GarageLeasedAttachedGarage
Construction
BrickLimestone
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
  • The Living Room Bar 350 ft
  • McDonald's 600 ft
  • Buona 800 ft
  • Caffè Oliva concession 850 ft
  • Flamingo Bar & Grill 1000 ft
  • Caffè Oliva 0.2 mi
  • 7-Eleven 800 ft
  • Bockwinkel's 0.2 mi
  • Whole Foods Market 0.3 mi
  • 7-Eleven 0.4 mi
  • Trader Joe's 0.5 mi
  • 7-Eleven 0.6 mi
  • Jane Addams Memorial Park 0.2 mi
  • Bennett Park 0.2 mi
  • Lake Shore Park 0.3 mi
  • Milton Lee Olive Park 0.3 mi
  • Polk Bros Park 0.3 mi
  • Ogden Plaza 0.4 mi
  • Cafe Descartes 400 ft
  • Starbucks 750 ft
  • Harry’s Cafe 950 ft
  • Jazzman’s Cafe 0.2 mi
  • Yolk 0.2 mi
  • Dollop Coffee 0.2 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

Jan 20, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Baird & Warner
$675,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Baird & Warner · Karen Schwartz · 630-561-9805
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12544207
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