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179 E Lake Shore Drive Unit 202

Chicago, IL 60611

2 beds
2 baths
1,724 sqft
$232 per sqft
1928 build
– on site

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Ascend the grand marble staircase or arrive on the mezzanine on the attended elevator and discover a two-bedroom gem. The only apartment at the Drake Tower co-op located on the mezzanine and within steps to the resident's private terrace, almost like having your own outdoor space. Lovingly maintained for many years, this gracious 1,724 square foot apartment is being offered as an estate sale. Beautifully proportioned with 9-foot ceilings featuring a grand and welcoming foyer, two en-suite bedrooms, a living room with windows overlooking the park and lake to the north and a dining area and kitchen with pleasing views of the terrace. There is an in-unit laundry with a sink, and a storage room conveniently located on the same floor. The Drake Tower co-op is renowned for white glove service, 24-hour door staff, a live-in engineer, an on-site manager, a fully equipped gym, and on-site valet parking. Residents enjoy indoor access to the Drake Hotel. The Drake Tower cooperative does not permit leasing. Buyers may finance 50% of purchase price. There are only a few two bedroom apartments on historic E Lake Shore Drive, and Residence 202 is in a class by itself. The monthly assessment is $3,790.44 when you include the pro-rated taxes,

Listing courtesy of MRED / Jameson Sotheby's Int'l Realty as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 11316422 —

The Building

Year Built:

1928
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
New Construction:

No
Basement:

None
Disability Access:

No
Stories Total:

30
Living Area Source:

Plans

Interior

Room Type:

Foyer
Rooms Total:

5
Interior Features:

First Floor Bedroom, Storage, Ceiling - 9 Foot, Some Carpeting, Doorman, Lobby, Separate Dining Room
Laundry Features:

Sink

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1724

Financial & Terms

Lease Amount:

$200

Location

Directions:

East of Drake Hotel on East Lake Shore Drive, across from Lake Michigan.
Location:

86126
Location:

18705

The Property

Parcel Number:

17032080020000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Dimensions:

1724 SQUARE FEET
Waterfront:

true
Additional Parcels:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2020
Tax Annual Amount:

19077

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

2
Bedrooms Possible:

2

Baths

Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

List Broker Must Accompany

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Radiator(s)
Cooling:

None

Utilities

Sewer:

Other
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Schools

Elementary School District:

299
Middle Or Junior School District:

299
High School District:

299

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Drake Tower
Pets Allowed:

Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit
Association Amenities:

Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Receiving Room, Service Elevator(s), Business Center
Association Fee:

2200
Association Fee Includes:

Heat, Water, Taxes, Insurance, Security, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
Association Fee Frequency:

Monthly
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Garage Type:

Attached
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Fee/Leased

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Utility Costs

$129/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
8/9/22 Aug 9, 2022	Sold	MRED	$400,000	-19.2%
7/6/22 Jul 6, 2022	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$495,000
2/18/22 Feb 18, 2022	Listed / Active	MRED	$495,000

Condo Sold on 8/9/2022

$400,000

Listing provided by broker:

Linda Shaughnessy

Jameson Sotheby's Int'l Realty

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179 E Lake Shore Drive Unit 202

Chicago, IL 60611