Five Chicago-area Homes On Market Offer Private Beaches

It’s summer in the Windy City, where locals are hitting the lakefront to cope with rising temperatures. If you’re looking to avoid crowds by investing in a home with a private beach, take a look at these five listings.

From the North Shore to a private lake in Wisconsin, these homes compiled by Chicago Magazine offer everything from water recreation opportunities to renowned architecture.

11501 Marquette Drive (Redfin)

11501 Marquette Drive, New Buffalo | $7 million

On the other side of Lake Michigan, the “Love and Peace” house offers 7,600 feet of living space and a beachy blue facade. Outside are a number of outdoor areas that include balconies, a heated pool and a covered grassy area, in addition to the private beach.

1134 Taylorsport Lane, Winnetka | $6.8 million

This sleek home on the North Shore has landscaped grounds along with a swimming pool and spa. The 7,400 square foot wood and stucco residence was designed by influential architectural firm Moore Lyndon Turnbull Whitaker and offers 100 feet of beachfront and boat launch space.

35 Aspen Lane (Redfin)

35 Aspen Lane, Glencoe | $5.5 million

A 6,606 square foot Mediterranean Revival mansion on the North Shore sits on almost two acres of landscaped grounds. In case a private beach accessible by staircase is too far away, the home also offers an in-ground pool, along with a bluestone patio and fire pit.

21605 117th Street, Bristol | $5 million

Views of Lake Shangrila and 120 feet of sand beach frontage await just across the state line in Wisconsin. This concrete log and stone lodge-style home includes a multi-tier brick patio, winding walkways to the beach and a 10-seat firepit.

2250 Wahoo Drive (Redfin)

2250 Wahoo Drive, Morris | $1.3 million

About an hour outside Chicago on Lincoln Lake, this custom home on a five-acre estate is a good fit for activity lovers. The property includes a 30- by 77-foot outbuilding for boats, jet skis, kayaks and more. There’s also a regulation size volleyball court and a tiki hut, wet bar, hot tub and 70-foot waterfall.