Archive for the '33 W. Ontario/Millennium Centre' Category

Foreclosure Alert: Is River North the Better Deal? 33 W. Ontario

We’ve chattered about the distress sales at the Millennium Centre at 33 W. Ontario in River North numerous times before.
This recently listed bank owned 50th floor 2-bedroom unit has unobstructed views, hardwood floors, cherry cabinets and granite countertops in the kitchen.
From the pictures, it appears that the stainless steel appliances and the washer/dryer are still in the […]

Sealed Bid Event for a Townhouse in the Sky: 33 W. Ontario

We last chattered about this unfinished “townhouse in the sky” at 33 W. Ontario in River North in February.

See our prior chatter and pictures here.
It has since been reduced by $200,000.
But this week, you can participate in a sealed bid event.
The event is being held on June 4 from 4 pm to 8 pm (with wine and […]

Juicy Foreclosures Still Occurring in 33 W. Ontario in River North

We’ve chattered about various units in 33 W. Ontario in River North in the past.

This 2-bedroom foreclosure just came on the market for more than 50% under its 2005 purchase price.
It is already under contract but the list price for this one is making me think 33 W. Ontario might give 345 N. LaSalle a […]

Design Your Own Townhouse in the Sky: 33 W. Ontario in River North

When you think of townhouse living, you usually think of a quiet block with leafy trees. But in a few high rise buildings downtown, you can actually live in a townhouse, and still get the views.

Such is the case with this unfinished tri-level townhouse space at 33 W. Ontario in River North. It has a […]

Lis Pendens on $4.95 Million River North Condo: 33 W. Ontario

We’ve chattered about the stresses in 33 W. Ontario, the Millenium Centre, as foreclosures and short sales have appeared in the River North highrise. 33 W. Ontario was developed and marketed by American Invsco.
But this is the most expensive lis pendens to date. 
Here’s the history:
Unit #60SE:

Sold in March 2005 for $1.9 million
Sold in February 2008 for $4.95 million
Lis […]

Foreclosure Snapped Up in a Split Second: 33 W. Ontario

On March 5, I saw a listing for a foreclosed unit come on the market in Millennium Centre, at 33 W. Ontario, in River North.

This building is one of the leading buildings for foreclosures in the city (along with, among others, The Sterling and River City.)
But before I could blink, it was already snapped up.
Here are […]

Another Million Dollar Foreclosure in Millennium Centre

What is it about Millennium Centre anyway?  Not only is it in the top three of condo buildings for foreclosures, but it is winning the unfortunate title of having the most expensive units under foreclosure.

There was a million dollar foreclosure a few weeks back. This new one is even pricier:
33 W. Ontario Unit #PHD: (no […]

#2 Building in Chicago for Foreclosures? Millennium Centre

 
While I’m on the subject of the most foreclosures, we’ll continue on with the list of the buildings that top the list.  This is an unscientific survey based on the number of times I see the building’s address when looking at the foreclosure listings put out by Record Information Services.  The building that has the […]

Someone Getting a Deal on 2 Bedroom Unit in Millennium Centre

 
If you watch the real estate scene intently enough, every so often deals appear (especially in this housing market.)
Such was the case on a recent 2 bedroom, 2 bath that came up for sale in the Millennium Centre at 33 W. Ontario.
Unit #15H: 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1289 square feet

Sold in October 2003 for $476,500
Currently […]