1055 W North Shore Avenue 1W, Chicago, IL 60626

• 3 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 2,000 sqft

Property Description

LAKEFRONT LIVING! Rarely available 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment in quiet, intimate building located steps to the beach with stunning views and lake breezes. This unique location is one of Chicago's best kept secrets with immediate access to a beautiful beach yet walking distance to the L, bus, shopping & restaurants. This intimate building offers beautiful vintage architectural design you won't find in new construction such as built-in bookcases, a decorative fireplace with pretty mantel, crown moldings, chair rail and picture moldings, arched doorways, exquisite stained glass windows, nine foot ceilings, hardwood floors, sconces. It is the perfect setting for those that appreciate the charm & character of vintage design. The large living room with FP & built-in bookcases has a gorgeous view of the lake. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet and attached full bath. The formal, entertainment size dining room features 3 stained glass windows. The large remodeled kitchen has abundant maple cabinets and quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, built in dishwasher, breakfast bar and huge walk-in pantry. There is a charming separate breakfast room off the kitchen with a built-in bookcase. Residents enjoy the beautifully landscaped fenced yard with patio as well as the beach. Heat and water are included and laundry is in the basement. Tenants pay for cooking gas. There is easy street parking by permit. Residents in this building rarely move so this is a special opportunity. Must have excellent credit and references. This is a non-smoking building. No pets are preferred but will consider a cat. Listing agent is an IL licensed Realtor and has an ownership interest in the building.

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

July 24, 2026 at 12:20PM

Listing Office:

@properties Christie's International Real Estate : 847-401-1048

Listing Agent:

Marina Burman : 847-401-1048

MLS ID:

12706151

Interior

• General: BookcasesHigh Ceilings
• Rooms: Breakfast RoomFoyerOther Room
• Appliances: RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorStainless Steel Appliance(s)Range Hood
• Dining: Separate
• Laundry: Common Area
• Basement: None
• Flooring: Hardwood
• A/C: Window Unit(s)None
• Heating: Natural GasSteam
• Fireplace: DecorativeFireplaces: 1
• Disability Feature: None

Exterior

• Parking: Parking spaces: 0

Location

• Originating MLS: mred
• School District: 299
• County: Cook

Utilities

• Utilities: Circuit Breakers
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: mred