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    1242 N Lake Shore Drive 25, Chicago, IL 60611

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    $1,000,000

    Large duplex with lake and city views, needs updating.

    Property size:
    5,327 SF
    Price / SF:
    $187/SF
    Added:
    Feb 24, 2024
    Days on Market:
    865
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 6 at 2:29 am

    Property Features for 1242 N Lake Shore Drive 25

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    5,327 SF
    Property subtype
    other

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1920

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    James Kinney

    Listing office Baird & Warner

    Listing date Feb 24, 2024

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    HighLights

    • Panoramic wrap‑around views of the lake and city.
    • Huge 5327 sq ft duplex, ideal for families and entertaining.
    • Historically significant residence: former home of Samuel Insull and Ray Kroc.
    • Unique mural commissioned by Ray and Joan Kroc.
    • Large modern kitchen with breakfast room and lake view.
    • 200+ sq ft terrace.

    Overview

    This expansive 5327 square foot duplex features a terrace exceeding 200 square feet and offers panoramic views of the lake and city. The residence, formerly owned by Samuel Insul and Ray Kroc, requires some updating. A notable feature is a mural commissioned by Ray and Joan Kroc, which adorns the circular stairway leading to the second floor. The living room includes a wood-burning fireplace. The property also features a large, modern kitchen and a breakfast room with a built-in banquette that offers lake views. The property is suitable for entertaining and accommodating a family. Parking options are available nearby.

    Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

    Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

    NOI Build-Up
    Vacancy
    income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
    EGI (Effective Gross Income)
    gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
    OpEx (Operating Expenses)
    recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
    NOI (Net Operating Income)
    income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $134.2k $25.20
    − Vacancy −$7.4k −$1.39
    EGI $126.9k $23.81
    − OpEx −$38.1k −$7.14
    NOI $88.8k $16.67
    5,327 SF · lease $25.20/SF/yr · vacancy 5.50% · expense 30.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Multifamily LT 5
    $1.27M
    $1.11M – $1.48M (±1% cap)
    NOI $88,800 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.88%
    Second Best
    Apartment 5plus
    $1.17M
    $1.02M – $1.36M (±1% cap)
    NOI $81,658 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.17%
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $2.51M
    $2.20M – $2.93M (±1% cap)
    NOI $175,817 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 17.58%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Cynthia Wade Interiors Interior Design 1242 Lake Shore ... Apartment Building Major Behavior, LLC. Marketing & Advertising

    Suggested Use

    (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Auto Parts Store Food Market Plumbing Service Daycare Center Restaurant Tattoo & Piercing Shop Nursing Home Nursing Home Mobile Phone Store

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Chicago
    County
    Cook
    State
    Illinois
    Longitude
    -87.625535
    Latitude
    41.9053133

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Duplex - Large duplex with lake and city views, needs updating.
    Where is this duplex located?
    The property is located at 1242 N Lake Shore Drive 25 Chicago, IL.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,000,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Panoramic wrap‑around views of the lake and city.; Huge 5327 sq ft duplex, ideal for families and entertaining.; Historically significant residence: former home of Samuel Insull and Ray Kroc.
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