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    1242 N Lake Shore Drive 25, Chicago, IL 60611

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    For Sale
    $1,000,000

    Large duplex with lake and city views, needs updating.

    Property size:
    5,327 SF
    Price / SF:
    $187/SF
    Added:
    Mar 24, 2026
    Days on Market:
    61
    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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    Listing Contact
    James Kinney

    Listing agent James Kinney

    Listing office Baird & Warner

    Listing date Mar 24, 2026

    Source Exitrealty

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    All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Baird & Warner

    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.

    Financial Insights

    Value Estimation Calculated for Multifamily LT 5

    Conservative
    $986.7K
    NOI $88,800 @ 9.00% cap · cautious / downside scenario
    Moderate
    $1.27M
    NOI $88,800 @ 7.00% cap · market / base-case scenario
    Aggressive
    $1.78M
    NOI $88,800 @ 5.00% cap · optimistic / upside scenario

    NOI & Cap Rate Calculator

    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.
         Calculated for Multifamily LT 5

    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 Use Scenarios

    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

    Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Daycare Center

    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

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    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.
    (312) 640-7010
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    Listing Contact
    James Kinney
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    Realmo CapRate Calculation

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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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