3800 N Lake Shore Drive 3d, Chicago, IL

$739,000

Previous Next

3

Beds

2½

Baths

2,200

Square feet

About 3800 N Lake Shore Drive 3d

A rare offering in one of Lake View East's most storied and highly sought-after lakefront addresses, this expansive three bedroom, two-and-a-half bath residence delivers a level of scale, light, and character that simply cannot be replicated in new construction. From the moment you step inside, the sense of space is immediate - soaring ceilings, deep crown moldings, and beautiful hardwood floors flowing throughout every room set a tone of quiet, timeless luxury. The formal living room is a showstopper, anchored by an original carved stone fireplace [gas] and framed by oversized leaded-glass windows that pour natural light across the space from morning through evening. It's a room built for both grand entertaining and easy, everyday living. Just beyond, the formal dining room comfortably seats a party of twelve beneath a crystal chandelier, offering an effortlessly elegant backdrop for holiday gatherings, dinner parties, and milestone celebrations for years to come. Each of the three bedrooms is ensuite, a rare and coveted feature that offers privacy and flexibility for family, guests, or live-in help alike. The third bedroom is especially versatile, boasting its own half bath while doubling as a convenient office and in-unit laundry room. This thoughtful layout blends vintage grace with modern practicality. Beyond the walls of this remarkable residence, the building itself delivers true luxury living without compromise. Amenities include a well-equipped fitness center, private storage, and a beautifully appointed outdoor patio complete with several grills - ideal for warm-weather entertaining just steps from your front door. Ideally positioned in the heart of Lake View East, residents enjoy unmatched proximity to Lake Michigan, the lakefront trail, neighborhood parks, and some of the city's finest dining and shopping - all within a highly walkable, transit-friendly setting. Spacious, sun-filled, and quietly grand, this is vintage Chicago living at its very best - an exceptional opportunity in a building that rarely turns over and a residence that is truly one of a kind.

Features of 3800 N Lake Shore Drive 3d

MLS® # 12742418
Price $739,000
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2.50
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Square Footage 2,200
Year Built 1927
Type Residential
Sub-Type Attached Single
Status Active

Community Information

Address 3800 N Lake Shore Drive 3d
Area CHI - Lake View
City Chicago
County Cook
State IL
Zip Code 60613

Amenities

Amenities Bike Room/Bike Trails, Coin Laundry, Elevator in Residence, Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Party Room, Receiving Room, Service Elevator(s)
Parking Spaces 1
Parking Heated Garage, Yes, Leased, Attached, Garage
# of Garages 1
Is Waterfront Yes
Has Pool No

Interior

Interior Features Elevator, Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
Appliances Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Heating Radiator(s), Radiant Floor
Cooling Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity
Fireplace Yes
# of Fireplaces 1
Fireplaces Gas Log, Gas Starter
# of Stories 16
Has Basement No
Basement None

Exterior

Exterior Brick, Limestone
Exterior Features Dog Run, Outdoor Grill
Lot Description Corner Lot, Landscaped
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

School Information

District 299

Additional Information

Days on Market 21
Foreclosure No
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No
HOA Fees 2021
HOA Fees Freq. Monthly

Listing Details

OfficeBaird & Warner

Listing Map

Request a Showing

Provide a valid email address.
When would you like to view this property?

Midwest Real Estate Data LLC Logo The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity program of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC. Real Estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Jameson Sotheby’s are marked with the Broker Reciprocity logo or the Broker Reciprocity thumbnail logo (a little black house) and detailed information about them includes the names of the listing brokers. Some properties which appear for sale on this website may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. The information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Many homes contain recording devices, and buyers should be aware they may be recorded during a showing.

Listings courtesy of NEIRBR Northeast Iowa Regional Board of Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID

IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal noncommercial use, that it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing, that the data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by MLS GRID, and that the use of the MLS GRID Data may be subject to an end user license agreement prescribed by the Member Participant’s applicable MLS if any and as amended from time to time.

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of October 3rd, 2026 at 2:07pm. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

The DMCA requires that your notice of alleged copyright infringement include the following information: (1) description of the copyrighted work that is the subject of claimed infringement; (2) description of the alleged infringing content and information sufficient to permit us to locate the content; (3) contact information for you, including your address, telephone number and email address; (4) a statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the content in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, or its agent, or by the operation of any law; (5) a statement by you, signed under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you have the authority to enforce the copyrights that are claimed to be infringed; and (6) a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf. Failure to include all of the above information may result in the delay of the processing of your complaint.

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, 17 U.S.C. § 512 (the “DMCA”) provides recourse for copyright owners who believe that material appearing on the Internet infringes their rights under 6 MLS GRID IDX Rules Updated September 16, 2024 U.S. copyright law. If you believe in good faith that any content or material made available in connection with our website or services infringes your copyright, you (or your agent) may send us a notice requesting that the content or material be removed, or access to it blocked. Notices must be sent in writing by email to: Jameson Sotheby’s

Some listings have been excluded from this website.

Listing information last updated on October 3rd, 2026 at 2:07pm CDT.