1040 N Lake Shore Drive #26B

in The Carlyle
$899,000 Active · 106 days on market
1
beds
3
baths
2,230
sq ft
$403
per sq ft

About this unit

Rarely available 2,200 square foot 1 bed/2.1 bath home at the Gold Coast's renowned Carlyle. A gracious foyer welcomes you into the open floor plan layout awash in panoramic views of Lake Michigan stretching from Lincoln Park to iconic East Lake Shore Drive, and beyond! An expansive living room opens to the flexible dining/family room, leading to the renovated kitchen featuring Sub Zero refrigeration, Wolf cooktop, Wolf convection oven, wine cooler, all accented with iceberg quartzite countertops and marble backsplash; attached butler's pantry includes built-in shelving and walk-in pantry. Massive primary suite featuring custom dressing room, two full baths, walk-in closet plus custom wall of closets. Designer lighting, wide-plank hardwood flooring, and storage galore, and unique to the "B" tier, both front and rear balconies to enjoy sunrise to sunset views. One valet parking space and storage included. Two units per floor in this expertly run building, enjoy privacy and security with experienced and attentive doormen. A+ amenities include indoor pool, fitness, sundeck, and fabulous ballroom with catering kitchen. Walk to world class dining, shopping, lakefront paths, farmer's market, Northwestern medical, and all that Chicago has to offer!

Amenities

Shared amenities included with the building.

  • 24/7 Front Desk
  • Fitness Center
  • Pool
  • Sauna/Steam Room

Property details

The facts that decide a tour — straight from MRED.

Monthly costs
HOA$2,445 / mo
HOA includesWater, Parking, Insurance, Security, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Internet
Annual tax$19,084 (2024)
Rules & parking
ParkingHeated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

What it costs each month

Live estimate. Tax based on Cook County 2024 effective rate. HOA pulled from the listing.

$899,000
$
20%$179,800
6.85%
30 years
Principal & interest$4,713 / mo
HOA$2,445 / mo
Property tax (est.)$1,590 / mo
All-in monthly$8,748

Estimate. Real rate depends on your lender, credit, and reserves. We'll connect you to a Chicago-based broker once you tour.

Listing history

The MLS trail for this unit — list events and price changes only.

Mar 23, 2026 Listed for sale $998,000current

About 1040 N LAKE SHORE Drive

A look at the building this unit is in.

1040 N LAKE SHORE Drive— The Carlyle

Gold Coast condo · 40 floors · built 1964
5 for sale · 0 for rent
For sale from $699K
View the building

Where it is

FAQ

Where do these listings come from?

Straight from the Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) MLS, refreshed regularly — the same listings your buyer's agent sees, no curated subset.

Can I work with Dibze to buy?

Yes. A licensed Chicago buyer's agent lines up tours, writes offers, and handles the close. The seller pays the commission, so it's free to you — and we rebate part of it back at closing.

Can I rent in this building?

If owners are leasing units, the For Rent tab shows them. These are individual condo owners listing through the MLS, so lease terms and pet rules vary by unit.

How is this different from Redfin or Zillow?

Same MLS feed, different model — we don't sell your contact info or turn every click into a lead. One Dibze condo expert handles your whole search and represents you, not the seller.

Similar units in this building

Other listings on the same line, same floor, or close in size.

Recently sold in this building

Last 12 months of closed sales at 1040 N LAKE SHORE Drive — straight from MRED. For pricing context, not for tour.

Listed by Jeffrey Lowe · Compass · (312) 319-1168 · MLS #MRD12599117 · MRED
Mino Conenna
Mino Conenna
Licensed IL broker · Chicago condo specialist
Online now · replies in minutes

Schedule a showing

Unit #26B — pick a time. Mino confirms same day.

Free · No obligation · Cancel anytime

Not ready to tour?