1040 N Lake Shore Drive #26B — Chicago, IL 60611
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▼ $48,000
Chicago, IL 60611

1040 N Lake Shore Drive #26B

$950,000
1 bed · 3 baths · 2,230 sqft
$48,000 below original 39 days on market $19,084/yr taxes
01About this home

Rarely available 2,200 square foot 1 bed/2.1 bath home at the Gold Coast's renowned Carlyle. A gracious foyer welcomes you into the open floor plan layout awash in panoramic views of Lake Michigan stretching from Lincoln Park to iconic East Lake Shore Drive, and beyond! An expansive living room opens to the flexible dining/family room, leading to the renovated kitchen featuring Sub Zero refrigeration, Wolf cooktop, Wolf convection oven, wine cooler, all accented with iceberg quartzite countertops and marble backsplash; attached butler's pantry includes built-in shelving and walk-in pantry. Massive primary suite featuring custom dressing room, two full baths, walk-in closet plus custom wall of closets. Designer lighting, wide-plank hardwood flooring, and storage galore, and unique to the "B" tier, both front and rear balconies to enjoy sunrise to sunset views. One valet parking space and storage included. Two units per floor in this expertly run building, enjoy privacy and security with experienced and attentive doormen. A+ amenities include indoor pool, fitness, sundeck, and fabulous ballroom with catering kitchen. Walk to world class dining, shopping, lakefront paths, farmer's market, Northwestern medical, and all that Chicago has to offer!

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$950,000
List price
2,230
Square feet
1
Bedrooms
2 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1964
Year built
Lot size
1
Garage spaces
$19,084
Annual taxes
Attached Single
Style
39
Days on market
04Features
Heating
ElectricRadiantZoned
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
Double OvenRangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalWine Refrigerator
Parking
Heated GarageGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
Construction
BrickLimestone
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Ogden Elementary
Chicago, IL
📍14 mi🚗37 min
H High school
Lincoln Park High School
Chicago, IL
📍1.6 mi🚗4 min🚶39 min
  • Spiaggia 400 ft
  • Fig & Olive 450 ft
  • Movie Mondays at the Drake’s Palm Court 500 ft
  • Palm Court 550 ft
  • The Esquire Champagne Room 550 ft
  • Doc B’s Restaurant + Bar 600 ft
  • Potash Markets - State Street 0.3 mi
  • Circle K 0.3 mi
  • 7-Eleven 0.4 mi
  • Jewel-Osco 0.4 mi
  • Whole Foods Market 0.4 mi
  • Gold Coast Market 0.5 mi
  • Lakefront Park 700 ft
  • Mariano Park 0.2 mi
  • Goudy Square Park 0.3 mi
  • Jane M. Byrne Plaza 0.3 mi
  • Eli M. Schulman Playground 0.3 mi
  • Seneca Park 0.3 mi
  • Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafter 550 ft
  • Lavazza 600 ft
  • Oak Street Beach Café 650 ft
  • Wellness Grub 750 ft
  • Nespresso 750 ft
  • Starbucks 0.2 mi
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06History

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

Apr 29, 2026
Price reducedThis listing
Compass
$950,000
−$48,000
Mar 23, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Compass
$998,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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