Archive for the 'River North' Category

Fordham 3-Bedroom is Back and Now Reduced $190K: 25 E. Superior in River North

We last chattered about this 3-bedroom unit in the Fordham at 25 E. Superior in River North in May 2009.
See our prior chatter here.
It has been on and off the market since then but is still being sold “as-is.”
It has also been reduced by $190,000 since our last chatter.
The unit has hardwood floors in the […]

When Your View is Blocked By New Construction: 300 W. Grand in River North

For many years, an empty parking lot stood to the north of the brick and timber loft building at 300 W. Grand in River North.
It took the housing boom of the last decade before a developer decided to build on it. The new highrise, The Silver, at 303 W. Ohio, was the result.
This 2-bedroom bank […]

River North Timber Loft Listed Under the 1998 Price: 550 N. Kingsbury

This 2-bedroom timber loft at 550 N. Kingsbury in River North just came on the market.
It is bank owned.
The loft is currently listed for $5,100 under the 1998 purchase price.
The 2-bedroom unit has central air, washer/dryer in the unit. It also appears to have 2 parking spaces which are included in the price.
I’ve been told that […]

2-Bedroom Bank Owned Unit in River North for Under $300,000: 600 N. Kingsbury

We’ve chattered about bank owned units in 600 N. Kingsbury in River North before.

But this bank owned 2-bedroom recently came on the market priced about 40% under the 2006 purchase price.
At 1200 square feet, it has carpet throughout but it appears, from the pictures, that the kitchen is intact.
It looks like it has maple cabinets, […]

We Love Authentic Lofts: Glass Catwalk Still Available in River North: 758 N. Larrabee

We last chattered about this unique 2-bedroom penthouse loft at 758 N. Larrabee in March 2009.
See our prior chatter here.
It has now been reduced by $190,000 since it was originally listed in November 2008.
It has 15-foot ceilings and a unique glass catwalk (be sure to check out the new pictures of the catwalk which show it […]

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 […]

2-Bedroom Loft in River North in Short Sale: 333 W. Hubbard

We’ve chattered about Union Street Lofts at 333 W. Hubbard in River North several times in the past.
The complex has two buildings, the authentic brick and concrete loft building that overlooks the Merchandise Mart and the newer building with high ceilings and exposed ductwork but no exposed brick or concrete features at the front of […]

Sterling Penthouse is in Short Sale: 345 N. La Salle in River North

We’ve chattered many times about the distressed sales in The Sterling, at 345 N. La Salle in River North.
Recently, a unique penthouse unit in the building came on the market as a short sale.
According to the listing, Unit #4705, a massive 2-bedroom unit, has never been lived in even though the building was converted in […]

Living a High Rise Life in River North: 200 W. Grand

There has been a rush of new high rises built in the River North neighborhood in the last 6 years including The Grand on Grand at 200 W. Grand.

The 106 unit building is centrally located near transportation and the expressways but also within walking distance of Michigan Avenue and a host of restaurants.
A 2-bedroom unit recently […]

Flipper Alert: Bank Owned River North 1-Bedroom Sells and Returns 2 Months Later: 600 N. Kingsbury

Remember this bank owned 1-bedroom unit at 600 N. Kingsbury in River North?
We chattered about it at the end of July.
Several of you predicted it would sell for more than the list price and you were right.

See our prior chatter here.
It sold quickly and closed for $21,800 over the list price.
There were never interior pictures of the […]