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Lakeshore East is Chicago's Lakefront Luxury Hidden Gem Neighborhood

  • Writer: Jovanka Novakovic
    Jovanka Novakovic
  • Jun 23
  • 3 min read

Updated: Jun 27


Lakeshore East Neighborhood Entrance with the St Regis Condominium and Hotel in the center.
Lakeshore East Neighborhood in Chicago

Luxury Lakefront City Living with a small neighborhood community feel is what the Lakeshore East Chicago neighborhood is all about. Leave your car parked in this very walkable planned community that has it all from the iconic architecture, hip restaurants, the lakefront and city at your doorstep, Chicago River Walk, abundant parks and greenspace, dog parks, cultural and recreational activities.


Lakeshore East is home to some of the most desirable Chicago condominium buildings including The St. Regis Condominium, Aqua Tower, Cirrus Condominium, and many more!


New Listing in Lakeshore East at The ParkShore Virtual Tour


Virtual Tour of Unit 4903 at The ParkShore 195 N. Harbor Drive, Chicago, IL 60601

Offered at $1,000,000

Open House Thursday, June 25, 2026, 3-6 PM and Saturday June 27, 2026 1-3 PM Exclusive Listing of Jovanka Novakovic at Compass

Welcome home to this rarely available, completely renovated top to bottom, highly sought after southeast corner "03" tier luxury condo with LAKE VIEWS from every floor to ceiling window, a light-filled gracious open layout with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, approximately 1,600 square feet, indulgent PRIVATE BALCONY overlooking the water & front row seat to Wednesday/Saturday fireworks display, IN-UNIT LAUNDRY, assigned private garage SELF-PARKING, Nest controlled central heat & air conditioning, internet & cable ALL INCLUDED! 195 N. Harbor Drive, Unit 4903's premium quality, elevated modern finishes will delight your every day with Wolf cooking, integrated paneled Sub-Zero Refrigeration, Miele dishwasher and Retractable Range Hood, garbage disposal, quartz counter peninsula island and full slab backsplash, white Euro high gloss deluxe custom cabinetry, pantry, Franke, Grohe & Keuco Premium Fixtures, Porcelanosa Vanity, Hydrology Whirlpool Tub, separate walk in rainfall shower with handheld sprayer, white oak hardwood flooring & organized closets. Every last detail was considered for style, comfort and functionality, better than new construction. The ParkShore Condominium is a FULL SERVICE amenity high value building with 24-hour friendly doorstaff, brand new landscaped plaza overlooking Lake Michigan boasting tennis & pickleball court, firepits, bocce, dog run, rooftop deck with outdoor swimming pool, spa, fitness center, sauna, club room, library, dry cleaner, package receiving, storage and pets are welcome! Lakeshore East is a hidden gem with an exclusive quiet neighborhood vibe in the heart of downtown Chicago with everything at your fingertips with a 9.2/10 walk score! Accessible to Bockwinckle's grocery in the building's concourse, Mariano's, premium restaurants Tre Dita, Miru at the St. Regis, Michigan Avenue shopping, the Chicago Riverwalk, Navy Pier, Lakeshore East, Cascade & Millennium Parks, direct access to the Lakefront Trail, DuSable Harbor & beaches, Columbia & Chicago Yacht Clubs, public transit & highways all nearby. Hurry, don't miss this fantastic lakefront home, schedule a tour today Call 312.961.4478!





What is the market like in Lakeshore East?

Lakeshore East Market Update Snapshot Q1 2026
Lakeshore East Market Update Q1 2026

Metric

Current Value

Year-over-Year (YOY) Change

Active Listings

71

📉 -4.1%

Price Per Square Foot

$473

📈 +11.8%

Median Sold Price

$528,750

📈 +12.7%

Median Days on Market (DOM)

34

📈 +61.9%

Properties Sold

32

📉 -3%

View below the Collection of Units for sale and recently sold at the affordable luxury condominium building The ParkShore Condominium in the prestigious Lakeshore East neighborhood of Chicago. Enjoy views of Lake Michigan, Navy Pier, Millennium Park, Grant Park, Chicago River, DuSable Harbor, Monroe Harbor, Navy Pier Fireworks and downtown skyline city views from these condos. You can have it all at your fingertips while feeling tucked away in this quiet exclusive neighborhood in the middle of the city!


Enjoy The ParkShore Condominium with top notch support staff, renovated amenity spaces including outdoor rooftop pool, sundeck, indoor whirlpool spa, fitness center, library, club room, Pilates studio, wellness spa, brand new private tennis and pickleball court, landscaped terrace with seating, barbecue grills and firepits for relaxation and enjoyment of the lake views!




Lakeshore East Restaurants and Cocktail Bars



Lakeshore East Grocery Stores


  • Mariano's

  • Bockwinkle's at Harbor Point

  • Metro Market


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