Malibu? Nah- It’s Chicago. Rogers Park to Be Exact
Great lake access isn’t just available in downtown Chicago. If you venture north or south of the loop, you can come across some areas that are literally right on the lake- with private beach access. (Meaning no Lake Shore Drive or bike paths to block you.) Last time I talked about private beaches, I posted about a building on the south side. This time, check out this two bedroom unit in a 27 unit, 1923 vintage building in Rogers Park.
1200 W. Sherwin, Unit #3-G: 2 bedroom, 2 bath
- Currently listed for $549,900
- Assessments of $340 a month
- The building actually has parking (rare for a vintage building of that time period because the building added its own parking structure in 2005. See pictures of the construction here.)
The listing description says:
Absolutely Fabulous! Complete renovation of 1920’s Lakefront hotel. Private beach. Gourmet kitchen. Incredible lake views throughout. Hardwood floors. High ceilings. Formal dining area. In-unit laundry. Amazing master suite. Central Air. Kayak storage. Attached garage space included in price. There is nothing else like this!
Check out the pictures of the beach. Who needs California? (at least in the summertime?)
Unfortunately, the realtor, Re/Max Northcoast, forgot to put any pictures of the actual condo unit on the listing. Therefore, we have no idea what the “fabulous” interior really looks like.
But I did find this 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath unit with a dining room for sale or for rent in the same building (available for $349,900 plus extra for parking or to rent for $1700 a month) on Craigslist.
Parking is available for extra with the rental. Who wouldn’t love the huge terrace with direct on lake views? If you close your eyes in the summer, you just might think you’re in Malibu.
Maybe.