Archive for the 'Ravenswood' Category

Ravenswood 2-Bedroom Short Sale Reduced $30K: 1625 W. Ainslie

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom at 1625 W. Ainslie in Ravenswood in May 2010.

See our prior chatter and pictures here.
This building was converted into condos in 2007 and has all the bells and whistles of new construction including stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops in the kitchen.
This unit also has central air, washer/dryer […]

2007 2-Bedroom Conversion in Short Sale in Ravenswood: 1625 W. Ainslie

This 2-bedroom converted vintage condo at 1625 W. Ainslie in Ravenswood recently came on the market as a short sale.

At 1090 square feet, it has two balconies, including one off the living room and one off the bedroom.
It also has all the bells and whistles buyers would be looking for, including central air and an […]

Ravenswood Manor Georgian 2-Flat Closes: 4735 N. Whipple

As Eric pointed out yesterday, this vintage 2-flat at 4735 N. Whipple in Ravenswood Manor recently closed.

We last chattered about it in December 2009. See our prior chatter here.
The top unit was 3 bedrooms, 1 bath and the first floor unit was 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. There was a 2 car garage.
Each unit had a […]

Ravenswood Manor Single Family Home Near the River Sells: 2717 W. Windsor

We chattered about this 3-bedroom stucco home at 2717 W. Windsor in Ravenswood Manor in September 2009.

See our prior chatter and pictures here.
The house was built in 1900 and had a professionally landscaped yard along with a 2-car garage. It had hardwood floors throughout and beamed ceilings.
The large attic was “awaiting the buyer’s finishing touches.”
In […]

Ravenswood Single Family Home With Contemporary Interior Sells: 4337 N. Paulina

We’ve chattered about this 4-bedroom single family home on an oversized lot at 4337 N. Paulina in Ravenswood several times.

See our November 2009 chatter and pictures here.
It has now sold for $125,000 under the August 2005 purchase price.
The house had an open concept contemporary interior with skylights. It also had a lovely backyard with a […]

Cheaper Than a Single Family Home: 4735 N. Whipple in Ravenswood Manor

This Georgian 2-flat at 4735 N. Whipple in Ravenswood Manor was built in 1916.

The top unit is 3 bedrooms/1 bath and the first floor unit is 2 bedrooms/1 bath. They also have dining rooms and updated sun rooms.
The property has many of its vintage features intact including the wood work.
The units also have individual washer/dryers […]

Ravenswood Historic District Single Family Home Under Contract: 4337 N. Paulina

We chattered about this traditional looking 4-bedroom home with a contemporary interior at 4337 N. Paulina in the Ravenswood Historic District several times.

See our August 2009 chatter and pictures here.
It has now gone under contract 18 months after it was first listed.
If you remember, the house was on an oversize 33×165 lot.
It had a renovated kitchen […]

4-Bedroom Ravenswood Vintage SFH Sold Over the Summer: 4127 N. Hermitage

We last chattered about this 4-bedroom single family home at 4127 N. Hermitage in Ravenswood in May 2009.

See our prior chatter and pictures here.
It sold in July 2009.
3 out of the 4 bedrooms were upstairs and it had a finished basement. Many of you thought it would sell in the low $700,000s or even the […]

Unique Contemporary Townhouse in Ravenswood: 1757 W. Sunnyside

Want a townhouse but don’t want a plain square box?
This 2 bedroom townhouse at 1757 W. Sunnyside in Ravenswood has unique features as it looks like it was built in an existing industrial building when originally converted in 1995.

The 4-story unit has a two car garage and a family room on the first floor.
The second […]

Is This “Handyman’s Special” in Ravenswood a Deal? 4844 N. Ashland

This 4-bedroom victorian single family home at 4844 N. Ashland in Ravenswood just came on the market listed at a condo price.
The listing says it is a “handyman’s special” but it appears to have some good bones.
The four bedrooms are on the second floor and the listing says there is hardwood underneath the carpet (and one […]