Paradise Exists in this 3-Bedroom with Lake Views for $850,000 at 2626 N. Lakeview in Lincoln Park
This 3-bedroom in 2626 N. Lakeview in Lincoln Park came on the market in May 2025.
Built in 1968, 2626 N. Lakeview has 492 units and attached garage parking.
It’s a full amenity building with 24/7 door staff, fitness center, pool, party room, storage, sundeck.
This is a view unit which is an “endless panoramic masterpiece of a shimmering Lake Michigan coalesced with the enchanting Chicago skyline.”
You can see the Navy Pier fireworks out the window.
The unit has “upgraded windows.”
There are herringbone hardwood floors and granite floors.
It has custom contemporary light fixtures, fresh paint, and high end crown moldings.
The chef’s kitchen has “chic” cabinetry, waterfall countertops and premium stainless steel appliances and range hood.
The primary suite has a walk-in-closet and an en suite bathroom with a frameless glass shower and a “cozy” fireplace.
The third bedroom could convert into a home office and has a sliding door with lake views.
This unit has the features buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and it indicates there is garage parking (is it rental?).
This building is across from Lincoln Park and near the shops and restaurants of East Lincoln Park and South Lakeview. There are bus routes nearby.
Listed in May 2025 for $850,000, it is the most expensive unit currently available in the building.
Buyers love “new.”
Will this property go under contract quickly?
Emily Connolly at EXIT Strategy Realty has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.
Unit #2703: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1500 square feet
- Sold in August 1990 for $257,000
- Sold in January 2006 for $685,000
- Sold in February 2019 for $540,000
- Currently listed at $850,000
- Assessments of $1780 a month (includes heat, a/c, doorman, cable, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal, Internet)
- Taxes of $8630
- Central Air
- Washer/dryer in the unit
- Garage parking (leased?)
- Fireplace in the primary bedroom
- Bedroom #1: 19×14
- Bedroom #2: 15×12
- Bedroom #3: 15×12
- Living room: 19×16
- Dining room: 10×9
- Kitchen: 11×9
- Foyer: 7×4
- Laundry: 8×5
“it is the most expensive unit currently available in the building”
Looks like it might be the most expensive non-combined unit in the building *ever*. By $200k.
2803 sold for $640 in May-22: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/2626-N-Lakeview-Ave-Apt-2803_Chicago_IL_60614_M89104-46495
+CPI = $704.
This one had been listed for rent for $6,000/mo, which implies a value of ~$700k.
Feels too steep for the building.
Views are great, but I can’t imagine paying this much money and not having any private outdoor space.
“Views are great, but I can’t imagine paying this much money and not having any private outdoor space.”
Many view buildings don’t have outdoor space, but, thankfully it’s right across from one of the best parks in the world.
If I had to live somewhere without private outdoor space, this would be my preferred location.
“Feels too steep for the building.”
We will see. It’s got 3 bedrooms but only 1500 square feet. If it were 1800 square feet, I think they could get it.
I also wish they had expanded the primary bathroom. The primary bedroom is huge. It’s so huge they could add a fireplace and sitting area. Why not extend the bathroom so you could put in a double vanity? I realize they may have to change the plumbing, which would be very expensive.
“If it were 1800 square feet, I think they could get it.”
Well, yeah.
1800:1500 is close to the same as $850,000:$$700,000. (it’s 840:708)
You’re saying the same thing as me, in a different way.
“Why not extend the bathroom so you could put in a double vanity? I realize they may have to change the plumbing, which would be very expensive.”
Not just expensive, difficult. Could possibly do a wall mounted/hung toilet, but depending on where the pipes are, might not be possible. Also, probably not allowed by the building – both from coring which risks unit below but also having wet areas above non-wet areas.
“Not just expensive, difficult. Could possibly do a wall mounted/hung toilet, but depending on where the pipes are, might not be possible. Also, probably not allowed by the building – both from coring which risks unit below but also having wet areas above non-wet areas.”
Don’t know. Depends on the building, right? And what you want to spend.
Probably not worth it in a unit under a million.