Archive for the 'University Village' Category

Remember University Commons? A 2/2 at 1111 W. 15th in University Village

This 2-bedroom top floor unit in University Commons at 1111 W. 15th Street in University Village came on the market in March 2015. University Commons is a 6 building mega-development with about 824 units that was originally sold at the peak of the market in 2007-2008. Most of the units have loft features including exposed […]

Looking for a 2/2 in University Village Under $300K? 1451 S. Halsted

This 2-bedroom in the Ivy Hall at 1451 S. Halsted in the University Village neighborhood of the near south side was originally listed on the market in January 2011 (the photo above is from the group of buildings in the Ivy Hall condos on this block of Halsted.) It was an upgraded unit and has stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops […]

Get a 2-Bedroom University Village Townhouse at 30% Off the 2005 Price: 1510 S. Sangamon

This 2-bedroom townhouse at 1510 S. Sangamon in the University Village neighborhood has been on and off the market since November 2010. It is bank owned. In that time, it has been reduced $50,700. It is now listed for about 30% under the 2005 purchase price. From the listing pictures, it appears that the kitchen and […]

Live in the Heart of Tri-Taylor in This 2-Bedroom Duplex: 1449 W. Lexington

This 2-bedroom duplex up unit at 1449 W. Lexington in the Tri-Taylor (or is this University Village?) neighborhood is right in the heart of the dining/shopping district. The listing says the unit has been upgraded with designer finishes. There are hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen has white 42 inch cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite counter […]

The Chance to Redevelop a Fire Station: 1123 W. Roosevelt in University Village

The city is selling this historic firehouse, Engine Company 18 Fire Station, at 1123 W. Roosevelt Road in University Village. From the listing: The Department of Community Development of the City of Chicago has issued a Request For Proposals for the purchase and redevelopment of a historic, two-story, two-bay fire station located in the Near West Side […]

University Village Loft With Downtown Views Is Now Reduced: 833 W. 15th

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom new construction loft at 833 W. 15th in University Village in April 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It is still available and has been reduced $5100. Built in 2005, the unit has all the bells and whistles including a kitchen with 42 inch cabinets, granite countertops […]

Is University Commons Cutting Prices? 1000 W. 15th in University Village

University Commons is the huge restoration of 6 buildings into concrete lofts at 1000 W. 15th Street (and several other addresses) in the University Village neighborhood. The development has a total of 824 units. The developer has been marketing 1, 2 and 3-bedroom loft units for several years. The original sales pitch was that buyers got a […]

Downtown Views and 2005 Prices in University Village: 833 W. 15th Place

The University Village neighborhood has seen massive growth in the last 10 years. This 2005 mid-rise loft building at 833 W. 15th Place is one of the many new buildings that dot the area. This 2-bedroom loft has 12 foot concrete ceilings and lovely views of the entire downtown skyline. It’s also listed for around its 2005 […]

Trying to Sell 2 Years Later in University Village: 1451 S. Halsted

We’ve chattered a lot about condos on North Halsted in Lincoln Park, but what about the condo units that have sprung up on South Halsted during the same time period? This 3-bedroom at 1421 S. Halsted in University Village recently came on the market. The listing says it has 2 patios and lives like a single […]

Will Third Time Be the Charm? 907 S. Miller in Tri-Taylor

This 3-bedroom duplex at 907 S. Miller in the Tri-Taylor neighborhood has been on and off the market for nearly 3 years. Currently, it is off the market (again)- but you can find it on Craigslist. For the third year in a row- it will be re-listed on the MLS in the spring. Alex Till at Baird and […]