Bridgeport is the oldest neighborhood in Chicago and this 2-bedroom cottage bungalow at 820 W. 33rd Place reflects that as it was built in 1888. It is on a larger than normal Chicago lot of 25×150 which allows for ample space in the backyard for an above ground pool and a 2-car garage. The listing […]
We last chattered about this cute 1890s workman’s cottage at 3554 S. Union in Bridgeport in January 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It’s been on the market since October 2008 and has now been reduced by $89,000. Is this now an affordable starter home? Joe Kunkel at Baird and Warner still has […]
Bridgeport is the oldest neighborhood in Chicago. Unfortunately, not much of its historic past has been preserved. But that’s not the case with this 1898 workman’s cottage at 3554 S. Union. Its brick exterior exhudes vintage but inside it has all the modern amenities. It’s a single family home for a condo price. Joe Kunkel at […]
We often chatter about buying properties as “investments” and look mainly at rehabbed or new construction 1 or 2-bedroom condos. But maybe investors should start with a property like this 2-flat at 3816 S. Emerald in Bridgeport. Built in 1888, the property has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and 2 parking spaces. Can an investor make this property work […]
There are empty new construction single family homes all over the city. Take this 3-bedroom at 3137 S. Throop in Bridgeport. It has been on the market since January 2008. Here’s the listing: DELUXE NEW CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION-LUXURY LIVING- MAPLE HARDWOOD FLOORS MAIN LEVEL-CROWN MOULDING-9′ CEILINGS MAIN LEVEL- VAULTED CEILING MASTER BEDROOM-DESIGNER KITCHEN CABINETS-SS APPLIANCE-ENERGY EFFICIENT […]
You know who you are. You like going to The Cell in Bridgeport because of those big parking lots that surround Comiskey Park. It’s soooo much easier than getting to Wrigley. And here’s a secret: the food is better at the Cell too. American League fans unite. You too can live near your beloved White […]