Archive for the 'Rogers Park' Category

Bigger Than Most SFH’s and Under Contract: 7455 N. Hoyne in Rogers Park

It’s been awhile since we chattered about the big condo units in buildings such as this one at 7455 N. Hoyne in Rogers Park. Built in 1929, the 6-unit Tudor style building has juliette balconies and big units. At 1825 square feet, Unit #1N, has more space than many single family homes. It also has […]

A 1-Bedroom Condo Under $17,000 in Rogers Park: 7226 N. Rogers

This bank-owned 1-bedroom condo at 7226 N. Rogers in Rogers Park is currently listed for $16,900. The listing says it is a cash only sale. That is $138,100 under the 2007 sales price. The listing also says that offers are due by today at 5pm. But don’t worry if you think you’re missing out. The unit […]

More Space Than a Single Family Home: 2044 W. Farwell in West Rogers Park

This 3-bedroom vintage unit at 2044 W. Farwell in West Rogers Park was built in 1920 but converted into condos in 2004. It has all the bells and whistles of modern living including central air, in-unit washer/dryer, a completely renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a garage. Additionally, the condo has all the vintage features of 1920s […]

Foreclosure Alert: The $64,000 Rogers Park 1-Bedroom: 7044 N. Greenview

We’ve chattered quite a bit about the decline in prices in Rogers Park. It is evident in the bank-owned properties like this 1-bedroom vintage unit at 7044 N. Greenview which recently came on the market. It is priced more than 50% under its 2006 sales price. There are no pictures of the kitchen or the […]

Someone Wanted to Live Near the Beach: 1056 W. North Shore in Rogers Park

Remember this pretty 3-bedroom, 2200 square foot vintage unit at 1056 W. North Shore that was only “50 feet” from the Beach in Rogers Park? We originally chattered about it in May 2008. It sold in September. See the pictures here. Here’s it’s history again: Unit #3W: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2200 square feet, 2 […]

Foreclosure Alert: What’s the Land Worth? 1517 W. Birchwood

What is land worth in East Rogers Park? That’s the question as this 1908-era single family home at 1517 W. Birchwood, that apparently needs a total rehab, goes to foreclosure auction this week. No one has been enticed by the low “as-is” price apparently. Here’s the listing: GREAT OPPORTUNITY. EXCELLENT EAST ROGERS PARK LOCATION – JUST 2 BLOCKS FROM […]

Want Space? Head to Rogers Park: 7355 N. Seeley

There are lots of new conversions in Rogers Park right now but this one at 7355 N. Seeley caught my eye. The 3-unit building has great windows. Currently, there are two units on the market including a 4 bedroom, 3 bath that is 3400 square feet. This is the smaller three bedroom unit: Barbara O’Connor […]

1920s With Lake Views: 6334 N. Sheridan

The building boom of the 1920s extended from the South Shore neighborhood to the far north neighborhoods of Edgewater and Rogers Park.   6334 N. Sheridan, also known as the Rockefeller-McCormick Building, was built during that decade of the large luxury apartment buildings. Built in 1924, the building has views of Lake Michigan and parking. This particular unit has a […]

Living At the Beach in Rogers Park: 1056 W. North Shore

Lots of people live near the beach and Lake Michigan, but most overlook busy Lake Shore Drive while doing so. Not so in Rogers Park. The listing for 1056 W. North Shore claims it is “50 feet to the sandy Lake Michigan shoreline.” What would you pay to live near the beach? Unit #3W: 3 bedrooms, […]

When Old Man Winter Strikes, Light Up That Fireplace

This is the time of the year in Chicago when you think, “darn, I should have bought that house with the fireplace.” Or, in this case, you can buy one with two. 7406 N. Claremont is a vintage building  in the West Ridge neighborhood (aka West Rogers Park) originally built in 1928 and renovated and converted […]