Archive for the 'Old Town' Category

Owning an Investment Property in Old Town: 1618 N. Cleveland

This vintage 2-flat at 1618 N. Cleveland just came on the market in Old Town. 

The listing says it is a “terrific investment property in perfect location.”
The 2-units are as follows:

Unit 1: 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, currently rented for $1200 a month
Unit 2: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, currently rented for $1200 a month

It looks like there is a […]

Get a Townhouse for a Condo Price: 1439 N. Cleveland in Old Town

Many homebuyers priced out of the single family home market look to townhouses for more space and privacy.
This 2-bedroom townhouse at 1439 N. Cleveland in Old Town has its own private fourth floor deck and single car garage.
Originally built by Smithfield in 1997, the two bedrooms are on the third floor. There is also an […]

Looking for Appreciation in the Heart of the Old Town Triangle: 343 W. Menomonee

This 5-bedroom property at 343 W. Menomonee in the middle of the Old Town Historic Triangle recently came on the market less than 3 years after its last purchase.
It has an upper floor 2 bedroom, 2 bath and family room owners duplex. The listing says the owners unit has a new “top of the line gourmet kitchen” with […]

Still for Sale (and for rent) 2 Years Later in Old Town: 235 W. Menomonee

We’ve chattered about this large 6-bedroom home at 235 W. Menomonee in the heart of the historic Old Town Triangle several times.
See our November 2008 chatter here.
Since last year it has been reduced by $510,000.
It’s also still available to rent and has been reduced from $16,500 a month to $10,000 a month (although someone commented […]

2 Year Parking Now Included With Rehabbed Old Town Historic Triangle SFH: 1722 N. North Park

We’ve chattered about this completely renovated vintage home at 1722 N. North Park in the historic Old Town Triangle several times before.
See our September 2009 chatter here.
It is still available and has been reduced another $15,000.
The listing now also includes two years of paid parking (as the parking - or lack thereof- has been the […]

Modern and Truly “Green” in Old Town: 1322 N. Clybourn

This  new construction building at 1322 N. Clybourn apparently has leed silver certification and was awarded a 2009 good green design award.
This 3-bedroom unit, Unit #3N, has solar heating, bamboo floors and eco-paints, among other green features.
It also has a private terrace, luxury appliances in the kitchen and floor to ceiling windows.
It has been reduced by $70,000 […]

Own a True Chicago Rowhouse: 204 W. St. Paul in Old Town

This brick rowhouse at 204 W. St. Paul was built in 1878 in what has now become the prime part of the Old Town neighborhood.
On the market since June of 2009, the home has been reduced by $54,000.
It has been renovated to reflect modern times. The first floor has been opened into one great space with the […]

Own Not Just One, But Two Parking Spaces in Old Town: 1542 N. Hudson

This 3-bedroom duplex down unit at 1542 N. Hudson in Old Town doesn’t have just one parking space it has two.
The unit has hardwood throughout and the kitchen has stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops.
It’s also a rare 3 bedroom 3 bath unit (as usually they are 3/2.)
From the listing, it appears that the […]

Living in a Vintage Rowhouse: 1854 N. Lincoln in Old Town

You can get a peek at what living in a vintage rowhouse in Old Town is like in this 1-bedroom condo at 1854 N. Lincoln.
The unit is a high first floor with a remodeled kitchen and bath and a private entry.
According to the listing, the kitchen has top of the line appliances in Fisher Paykel, Bertazzoni, and Bosch as well […]

A Historic and Unique Carl Street Studios Triplex: 155 W. Burton in Old Town

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom triplex at the Carl Street Studios complex at 155 W. Burton in Old Town in September 2007.
It never sold and was withdrawn from the market.
See our prior chatter here.
26 months later, the unit has now returned to the market and is listed for $100,000 less than in 2007.
Built in 1922 […]