Streeterville is an affluent Chicago lakeside neighborhood with a mix of residential real estate. On the same block you’ll find vintage flats, multi-million dollar homes, affordable apartments and luxury skyscrapers. Lakefront condominiums are premier properties in Streeterville, offering spectacular views, proximity to downtown, and of course, access to Chicago’s magnificent Lake Michigan shoreline.
There are dozens of great residential condominiums in Streeterville, but nothing compares to the ones right on the water’s edge. If you’re looking for true lakefront living in the Streeterville neighborhood, Lake Shore Drive will be your home sweet home.
600 N. Lake Shore Drive
This new construction luxury condominium consists of two glass-encased towers that overlook Navy Pier and Ohio Street Beach. 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 start at 1,000 square feet. ft to 2,500+ sf. ft with 7′ tall windows and 9’4″ ceiling heights.
The dual build project was completed by the Belgravia Group & Sandz Development Company in 2008. It is located next to the W Hotel at the corner of Ohio Street and Inner Lake Shore Drive. The North Tower is 40 stories tall and the South Tower stretches another six stories. Floor plans offer one to three bedroom layouts with a variety of fine finishes including oak flooring, marble tiled hallways, granite countertops, GE Profile stainless steel appliances, and insulated windows.
According to the condo’s official website, there are currently 439 residents inhabiting this frontline lakefront condo in Streeterville. Residents enjoy on-site perks like indoor heated parking, 24-hour doorman, exercise facilities, extra storage, business center, clothes care center, bike room, and rooftop terrace. And don’t forget, the sand and surf are just 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 end of Oak Street Beach, this Chicago lakefront condo boasts expansive 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 pool, fitness center, and a 24-hour doorman.
Since its construction in 1973, many of the units at 990 N. Lake Shore Drive have been renovated and modernized. The condominiums reflect the styles of the individual owners and offer a wide variety of beautifully decorated homes. Several of the residences have been completely renovated with brand new finishes, as well as updated kitchens and bathrooms. The largest 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 for 990 N. Lake Shore Drive, which combines a white concrete facade with long black-tinted glass curtain walls. Private balconies and terraces are reserved for a select group of “A” level units, but all residents can enjoy the outdoor terrace and pool at the top of the building.
840 N. Lake Shore Drive
Famed architect Lucien Lagrange said his inspiration for 840 N. Lake Shore was the elegance of the older buildings on the Drive. The condo is influenced by the traditional French style with a special zinc clad mansard roof and ornate 19th century details. Lagrange masterfully blends vintage charm with contemporary architecture to create a one-of-a-kind residence that caters to Chicago’s most discerning home buyers.
Completed in 2004, this 26-story lakefront luxury condo is one of the most desirable places to live in Streeterville. It has 73 units ranging in size from 2,100 square feet. ft to 8,700 m2 ft (for the penthouse). Condominiums feature open layouts with minimum 9-foot ceilings, plenty of closets, high-end details, and exquisite interior finishes. A cylindrical column of bay windows in the southeast corner of the building offers incredible multi-directional views of Lake Michigan and beyond.
Other design elements at 840 N. Lake Shore Drive include built-in balconies, oversized windows and exterior stonework. Construction was handled by LR Development Company, which had the condo ready for occupancy in April 2004. The building offers garage parking, exercise facilities, an elegant lobby and doorman. In addition to facing the shoreline of Lake Michigan, there is a small park, softball field, and tennis courts off of 840 N. Lake Shore Drive. The Northwestern University School of Medicine campus is one block away, as is the Museum of Contemporary Art.