Streeterville is an affluent, lakeside Chicago neighborhood with a mix of residential real estate.
On the same block you'll find vintage flats, multimillion-dollar homes, affordable apartments, and luxury high-rises.
Lakefront condos are prime property in Streeterville, offering spectacular views, proximity to downtown and, of course, access to Chicago's magnificent Lake Michigan coastline.
There are dozens of excellent residential condominiums in Streeterville, but nothing compares to those that are right on the water's edge.
If you're looking for true lakefront living in the Streeterville neighborhood, Lake Shore Drive is going to be your home sweet home.
600 N.
Lake Shore Drive This new construction luxury condo consists of two glass-clad towers that overlook Navy Pier and Ohio Street Beach.
The units are contemporary and well-appointed, with no more than six residences on each floor for maximum exterior exposure and square footage.
Condos at 600 N.
Lake Shore range from 1,000 sq.
ft.
to 2,500+ sq.
ft.
with 7' tall windows and 9'4" ceiling heights.
The dual-building project was completed by Belgravia Group & Sandz Development Company in 2008.
It is located next to the W Hotel on the corner of Ohio Street and Inner Lake Shore Drive.
The North Tower stands 40 stories tall and the South Tower extends another six stories up.
The floor plans offer one- to three-bedroom layouts with a variety of fine finishes, including oak hardwood floors, marble tile foyers, granite counters, stainless steel GE Profile appliances and insulated windows.
According to the condo's official web site, there are currently 439 residents inhabiting this top-of-the-line lakefront condo in Streeterville.
Residents enjoy on-site perks, such as indoor heated parking, 24-hour doorman, exercise facilities, extra storage, business center, dry cleaners, bike room and rooftop sun deck.
And don't forget, sand and surf are right across the street from 600 N.
Lake Shore Drive! 990 N.
Lake Shore Drive Located where Lake Shore Drive curves around the shoreline to meet the southern tip of Oak Street Beach, this lakefront Chicago condo boasts vast panoramic views of Lake Michigan and a prestigious Streeterville setting.
990 N.
Lake Shore Drive is a 34-story high-rise with floor-to-ceiling windows, a rooftop swimming pool, exercise center, and a doorperson at your service around the clock.
Since its construction in 1973, many of the units at 990 N.
Lake Shore Drive have been renovated and modernized.
The condos reflect individual owners' styles and offer a wide variety of handsomely decorated homes.
A number of the residences have been fully updated with all-new finishes as well as remodeled kitchens and baths.
The larger floor plans have approximately 2,000 square feet of living space with three bedrooms, three baths, and formal dining rooms.
Barancik Conte and Associates are the architects behind the design of 990 N.
Lake Shore Drive, which combines a white concrete façade with long curtain-walls of black-tinted glass.
Private balconies and terraces are reserved for a select group of "A" tier units, but all residents are welcome to enjoy the open-air sundeck and pool on top of the building.
840 N.
Lake Shore Drive Famous architect Lucien Lagrange said his inspiration for 840 N.
Lake Shore was the elegance of the Drive's older buildings.
The condominium is influenced by traditional French style with a specialty zinc-clad mansard roof and ornate 19th Century detailing.
Lagrange masterfully blends vintage charm with contemporary architecture to create a one-of-a-kind residence fit for Chicago's most discerning home buyers.
Completed in 2004, this 26-story luxury lakefront condo is one of Streeterville's most desirable places to live.
It has 73 units that range in size from 2,100 sq.
ft.
to 8,700 sq.
ft.
(for the penthouse).
The condos feature open layouts with minimum 9' ceilings, plentiful closets, high-end appointments and exquisite interior finishes.
A cylindrical column of bay windows on the southeast corner of the building makes for incredible multi-directional vistas of Lake Michigan and beyond.
Other design elements of 840 N.
Lake Shore Drive are the recessed balconies, oversized windows, and exterior stonework.
Construction was done by LR Development Company, who had the condo ready for occupation in April of '04.
The building offers garage parking, exercise facilities, a posh lobby, and doorman.
In addition to being across the street from Lake Michigan's shoreline, there is a small park, softball field and tennis courts next door to 840 N.
Lake Shore Drive.
Northwestern University's Medical School campus is a block away, as is the Museum of Contemporary Art.