Archive for August, 2009

Auction Alert: Loop Penthouses and Parking Spots: 8 W. Monroe

You might have seen the ad in the Tribune the last few weeks for the Rick Levin & Associate auction of 2 penthouse units and 20 parking spots at 8 W. Monroe, The Metropolis, in the Loop.
The 2 penthouses have private terraces. The space is unfinished however- without the drywall. So a buyer can fully customize the space.
The […]

River North Vintage Reduced $25k and Now Available to Rent: 55 W. Erie

We last chattered about this 2 bedroom renovated vintage unit at 55 W. Erie in River North in June.

See our prior chatter and pictures here.
Since then, the unit has been reduced by $25,000.
It also recently came on the market as a rental.
This is no cookie-cutter new construction property. The unit has been extensively renovated and has […]

Foreclosure Alert: 2-Bedroom in the South Loop: 1250 S. Indiana

Many buyers are specificially looking for foreclosed properties, believing they are the better “deal”.
This 2-bedroom bank owned unit in the mid-rise at 1250 S. Indiana in the South Loop just came on the market.
It is actually priced $6,000 higher than the 2005 purchase price.
The kitchen cabinets appear to be intact (from what is seen in […]

Nearly 2 Years Later and Still Trying to Sell This Bucktown Custom Home: 1934 N. Wood

This 6000 square foot new construction million dollar single family home at 1934 N. Wood in Bucktown has been on the market for nearly 2 years.
One set of pictures shows it with furniture and/or staged. See those here.
The other set does not.
The listing says it has a kitchen that you can put on a “cooking […]

A 4-Bedroom Duplex Under $350,000 in Irving Park: 3500 W. Irving Park

This 4-bedroom duplex down new construction unit at 3500 W. Irving Park Road in Irving Park recently came on the market.

The listing says it is a “bank approved short sale”- but the unit is new construction so I’m assuming that means the bank has approved the developer price cut.
The unit has 10 foot ceilings, 2 fireplaces, and […]

The Luxury 1-Bedroom in the Olympia Centre: 161 E. Chicago in Streeterville

The Olympia Centre at 161 E. Chicago right in the heart of the Mag Mile, has long been considered a luxury building.
Built in 1985, it has 292 units, many which have stunning city and lake views.
It is a full amenity building with an indoor pool.
This 900-square foot 1-bedroom unit has been on the market since February.
It has […]

The Multi-Million Dollar Lincoln Park Condo: 1713 N. Sheffield

We’ve chattered about the market for luxury single family homes in Lincoln Park, but what about the million dollar condominium?
This 4 bedroom unit at 1713 N. Sheffield is as big as many single family homes in the same neighborhood. The building was new construction in 2007 and has only 6 units.
It has a “European style” chef’s […]

We Love Rooftop Decks: A Modern Penthouse in West Town: 1302 N. Greenview

This 2-bedroom plus loft duplex penthouse unit at 1302 N. Greenview in West Town has 3 outdoor spaces, including a private rooftop deck.

The deck has built-in seating as well as skyline views.
The living room has vaulted ceilings and the master bathroom has duel shower heads.

Ron Knoll at Saffron Realty Group LLC has the listing. See […]

The Edgewater 1-Bedroom for $75K: 1062 W. Granville

This 1-bedroom unit in a vintage courtyard building at 1062 W. Granville in Edgewater just came on the market as a short sale.
It is currently listed for $125,000 under the 2005 sales price.
The unit has no central air, no in-unit washer/dryer and no parking.  But it has hardwood floors throughout and an updated eat-in kitchen […]

15 Months Later and Now Under the 2004 Price: 1120 W. Armitage in Lincoln Park

We’ve chattered about this vintage condo, Unit #301, in 1120 W. Armitage in Lincoln Park twice now over the past year.
See our April 2009 chatter here.
It has now been reduced by $95,100 and is listed $1,600 under the 2004 purchase price.
The 2-bedroom unit has vintage features, including a gas fireplace with the original mantle.
It also has […]