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This 3-bedroom in 2626 N. Lakeview in Lincoln Park came on the market in May 2025.

Built in 1968, 2626 N. Lakeview has 492 units and attached garage parking.

It’s a full amenity building with 24/7 door staff, fitness center, pool, party room, storage, sundeck.

This is a view unit which is an “endless panoramic masterpiece of a shimmering Lake Michigan coalesced with the enchanting Chicago skyline.”

You can see the Navy Pier fireworks out the window.

The unit has “upgraded windows.”

There are herringbone hardwood floors and granite floors.

It has custom contemporary light fixtures, fresh paint, and high end crown moldings.

The chef’s kitchen has “chic” cabinetry, waterfall countertops and premium stainless steel appliances and range hood.

The primary suite has a walk-in-closet and an en suite bathroom with a frameless glass shower and a “cozy” fireplace.

The third bedroom could convert into a home office and has a sliding door with lake views.

This unit has the features buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and it indicates there is garage parking (is it rental?).

This building is across from Lincoln Park and near the shops and restaurants of East Lincoln Park and South Lakeview. There are bus routes nearby.

Listed in May 2025 for $850,000, it is the most expensive unit currently available in the building.

Buyers love “new.”

Will this property go under contract quickly?

Emily Connolly at EXIT Strategy Realty has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #2703: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1500 square feet

• Sold in August 1990 for $257,000
• Sold in January 2006 for $685,000
• Sold in February 2019 for $540,000
• Currently listed at $850,000
• Assessments of $1780 a month (includes heat, a/c, doorman, cable, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal, Internet)
• Taxes of $8630
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Garage parking (leased?)
• Fireplace in the primary bedroom
• Bedroom #1: 19×14
• Bedroom #2: 15×12
• Bedroom #3: 15×12
• Living room: 19×16
• Dining room: 10×9
• Kitchen: 11×9
• Foyer: 7×4
• Laundry: 8×5

This 1-bedroom in SoNo at 860 W. Blackhawk in Lincoln Park (? Near North Side?) came on the market in May 2025.

Built in 2008, SoNo was the first condo high-rise built in the North/Clybourn corridor. It got embroiled in the housing bust of 2008-2012 and prices were lowered to clear the building inventory.

It has 24/7 door staff and what one listing calls one of the “best” fitness rooms in the city.

There are 198 units and attached, heated garage parking.

This 1-bedroom has skyline and river views from floor-to-ceiling windows.

It has dark hardwood floors in the living/dining/kitchen and carpet in the bedroom.

The kitchen is open to the living space with dark modern cabinets, a breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, and granite counter tops.

It has a balcony which the listing says provides a perfect place to grill.

This unit has the features buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and one heated garage parking space is included.

SoNo is in the heart of the Clybourn Corridor, near Mariano’s, Starbucks, the AMC movie theater, shops and restaurants as well as the Red Line subway stop and various bus routes.

Listed at $429,000, that’s just $19,000 above the 2019 purchase price and only $17,000 above the 2017 purchase price.

Have the price increases in Chicago the last 5 years missed SoNo?

Carrie McCormick at @properties Christie’s has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #1901: 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 905 square feet

• Sold in June 2010 for $329,000
• Sold in August 2017 for $412,000
• Sold in June 2019 for $410,000
• Currently listed at $429,000
• Assessments of $758 a month (includes heat, a/c, parking, cable, exercise room, scavenger, internet, door staff)
• Taxes of $8149
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the kitchen
• Heated garage parking space included
• Bedroom: 12×12
• Living/dining: 17×14
• Kitchen: 12×17
• Balcony

This 2-bedroom in the James House at 1560 N. Sandburg Terrace in the Sandburg Village development in the Gold Coast came on the market in May 2025.

James House was built in 1970 and has 520 units. Parking is leased in the building (attached?).

It has 24/7 door staff and a bunch of other Sandburg Village amenities.

One of the other listings in the building described it like this:

James House is a sought after building with many updates – newly renovated hallways, new boilers, new windows. There’s a beautiful rooftop deck with all-season room and the best views in Chicago. Exercise room, 24 hour door & maintenance staff, additional storage cage.

Sandburg Village amenities include two outdoor heated pools & sundecks, tennis courts, hospitality rooms- (some additional fees), garage parking. The landscaped courtyards, play lot, commercial facilities provide a welcoming community environment. Pets allowed.

This unit is on the top floor and used to be a 3-bedroom which the listing says you could do again by adding some walls.

The listing says it has “views as far as the eye can see” which are south, east and west, including the downtown skyline.

There are remote shades, including blackout shades.

It has an open concept with custom design finishes including Lightology lighting throughout.

The floors are Appalachian hardwood floors by American crafter Sheoga.

The kitchen has custom solid cherry cabinets with wrap around counters that go into the dining room, including a wine refrigerator, and a peninsula which appears to seat 2, along with high end stainless steel appliances.

There is a dining room.

The primary suite has a 15×10 walk-in-closet and an en suite bath with a double vanity. It also has one of the two private balconies.

The second bathroom has a hydrotherapy air tub.

The unit has the features buyers look for including central air, a laundry room with full size washer/dryer and garage parking is available to lease.

All of the closets are Elfa customized.

There are also 2 on-site storage units included.

The listing says this unit is at the intersection of the Gold Coast, Old Town and Lincoln Park.

It’s near several bus routes, the subway, Second City and the restaurants and shops of Old Town, as well as Latin School and other private schools.

It has listed at $908,500 for 2100 square feet.

If you are a lover of views, does this unit check all the boxes?

Melinda Jakovich and Frank Jeffrey at Compass have the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #4301-03: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2100 square feet

• Unit #4301 sold in May 2003 for $354,000
• Unit #4303J sold in August 2003 for $202,000
• Currently listed for $908,500
• Assessments of $2323 a month (includes heat, a/c, doorman, cable, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $11,195
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Leased garage parking is available
• Bedroom #1: 17×16
• Bedroom #2: 12×11
• Living room: 18×15
• Family room: 18×15
• Dining room: 13×19
• Kitchen: 8×12
• Laundry: 8×5
• Walk-in-closet: 15×10
• 2 balconies

This corner 2-bedroom at 1122 N. Dearborn in the Gold Coast came on the market in April 2025.

Built in 2000, 1122 N. Dearborn has 105 units and attached garage parking.

It has 24/7 door staff, a fitness center, party room and a large rooftop deck.

This unit is a southeast corner with a split floor plan at 1520 square feet.

The listing says it has been “beautifully renovated.”

It has what looks like dark hardwood floors throughout, including the bedrooms.

There is an open concept with a living room/dining room combo. There is a gas fireplace in the living room.

The kitchen has been “updated” and has custom white cabinets, stone countertops, a peninsula island with seating for 3, an extra built-in desk, stainless steel appliances and a wine fridge.

There is a south facing balcony off the kitchen.

The primary suite has a walk-in-closet and an en suite bath with dual sinks, built-in storage and a walk-in-shower.

There is a second full bath.

The unit has the features that buyers look for including central air, full-size side by side washer/dryer in the unit, and one garage parking space is included.

The listing says dogs up to 60 pounds are allowed but there are no rentals permitted.

The building is in a “prime” Gold Coast location near some of the most popular restaurants in the city including Gibsons, Maple and Ash, and the newly reopened Foxtrot.

Originally listed in April 2025 at $725,000, it has reduced $25,000 to $700,000.

Is $700,000 the new entry point for larger renovated 2/2s in the Gold Coast?

Deborah Ballis Hirt and Elizabeth Ballis at Compass have the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #10A: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1520 square feet

• Sold in February 2000 for $295,000
• Sold in February 2017 for $525,000
• Originally listed in April 2025 for $725,000
• Withdrawn
• Re-listed in May 2025 reduced to $700,000
• Assessments of $1664 a month (includes heat, a/c, gas, doorman, cable, exercise room, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal, Internet)
• Taxes of $12,732
• Central Air
• Side-by-Side washer/dryer in the unit
• Garage parking space included
• Gas fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 16×12
• Bedroom #2: 12×12
• Living/dining room: 24×17
• Kitchen: 12×8
• Eating area: 8×8 (has the built-in desk and wine fridge)
• Balcony

This 2-bedroom in the Park Newberry at 55 W. Delaware in the Gold Coast came on the market in May 2025.

Built in 1998, the Park Newberry has 183 units and attached garage parking.

This listing says the following about the amenities:

“Park Newberry is a premier, 5-star, 85% owner-occupied building with 24-hour door staff, on-site maintenance, professional management, a modernized fitness center, rooftop deck, and community room with catering kitchen. Pet-friendly (up to 2 pets, 25 lbs. max).”

This unit has been “beautifully renovated” and has a split floor plan.

It has 7.5″ engineered hardwood floors throughout, all new plumbing and electrical, new doors, trim and hardware.

There is a marble gas fireplace in the living room with custom built-ins, wood shelving and an inset TV.

The kitchen has white soft close cabinetry, Bosch appliances, quartz countertops and backsplash, and undermount Franke sink, a large pantry with pull-out shelving and a custom metal vent hood.

There’s a breakfast area with a custom banquette with store, and a wine nook with fridge and dedicated glassware storage.

The primary bedroom has blackout shades, custom closets and a spa-like bath with freestanding tub and walk-in-shower, dual floating vanities, make-up counter and linen closet.

This unit has the features buyers look for including central air, side-by-side washer/dryer in the unit and one deeded garage parking space with the option to buy a second one for $45,000.

It has a large south balcony that overlooks the trees.

The listing describes this building’s location as the following:

Park Newberry is conveniently located near heart of Gold Coast between two tree-lined streets, directly adjacent to Washington Square Park. 100 walk score, 93 transit score, and 86 bike score, a couple blocks away from red-line train, bike paths, Whole Foods, Lifetime Fitness, shopping and more.

It was listed in May 2025 for $800,000, which is $260,000 above the 2022 sales price of $540,000.

Buyers love “new.”

Will the sellers get the premium?

Deborah Ballis Hirt and Elizabeth Ballis at Compass have the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #314: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1500 square feet

• Sold in February 1998 for $264,000
• Sold in August 2022 for $540,000
• Currently listed at $800,000
• Assessments of $979 a month (includes heat, air conditioning, gas, parking, doorman, cable, exercise room, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal, Internet)
• Taxes of $11,315
• Central Air
• Side-by-side washer/dryer in unit
• 1-car garage parking included (second space available for $45,000)
• Gas fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 14×14
• Bedroom #2: 12×14
• Living room: 16×19
• Kitchen: 12×9
• Dining room: 10×12
• Breakfast room: 10×10
• Balcony: 6×16

This  corner 3-bedroom at 705 W. Buena Avenue in the Buena Park neighborhood of Uptown came on the market in May 2025. Sorry, I don’t have a picture of this building but I wanted to crib about it.

This building was constructed in 1919 and has 10 units. There’s no parking.

The units share a patio and there is basement storage.

The listing says there is “charm and character.”

The unit has some of its vintage features including hardwood floors throughout, an entry foyer, with a marble floor, a wood burning fireplace in the living room, and a separate formal dining room.

It also has a sunroom with plantation shutters which the listing says could be used as a home office, reading nook or den.

The large primary bedroom has a walk-in cedar closet and an en suite bedroom with a double vanity.

The listing says that the third bedroom has been “recently renovated” with a new roof, ceiling, drywall, and laminate flooring.

It has an updated kitchen with dark wood 42″ cabinets, Corian countertops, and new LG stainless steel appliances (2024).

There’s also a separate, windowless “room” which could be used as a flex space.

This unit has washer/dryer in the unit, but there’s no central air or parking. It has window units for cooling.

This building is near Montrose Beach, the golf course, public transportation and the shops and restaurants of Buena Park and north Lakeview.

Listed in May 2025 for $549,900, that’s $119,900 above the 2021 sales price of $430,000.

There are only 25 properties on the market in Buena Park right now. Total. In all prices.

Will this seller get the full price?

Daniel Fowler at @properties Christie’s has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #2B: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1825 square feet

• Sold in December 1993 but there’s no price listed
• Sold in January 2015 for $300,000
• Sold in August 2016 for $385,000
• Sold in November 2021 for $430,000
• Currently listed at $549,900
• Assessments of $600 a month (includes gas, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $7384
• No central air, but window units
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• No parking
• Wood burning fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 16×12
• Bedroom #2: 13×12
• Bedroom #3: 18×12
• Living room: 19×16
• Dining room: 17×13
• Kitchen: 15×10
• Foyer: 13×6
• Sunroom: 12×6
• Office/room: 10×8

This 3-bedroom corner unit at 55 E. Erie in River North came on the market in May 2025.

55 E. Erie was built during the housing boom in 2004. It has 194 units and an attached parking garage.

It’s a full amenity building with a 24-hour door staff, an indoor lap pool, an exercise room and a clubhouse.

The listing says this unit was “gut rehabbed and remodeled” and is newly finished by Gemma Parker Design.

It has north, east, and west exposures.

The unit has new 6″ engineered oak wood floors in the main living spaces and new plush wool carpet in the three bedrooms.

There is a honed black granite fireplace in the living room and a formal dining room.

The unit has a family room off the kitchen with a terrace for dining and grilling.

The kitchen is a “chef’s dream” with white cabinets, a custom cladded range hood, a Wolfe range and microwave/warming drawer, a SubZero refrigerator, a wine fridge, Taj Mahal quartzite countertops and a marble backsplash.

The primary bedroom suite has a California Closet walk-in-closet, a private terrace and an en suite bathroom with marble floors and shower along with a soaking Kohler tub.

The second bedroom is also en suite with marble countertops and mosaic floors.

In addition to the bedrooms there’s also a den.

This unit has the features buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and 2 side-by-side parking spaces which are included.

55 E. Erie is near the shops and restaurants of River North and the Mag Mile. It’s near public transportation and the Trader Joe’s.

The listing says “this floor plan is rarely on the market.”

However, it has been on, and off, the market since March 2023 when it was listed for $2.975 million. The unit has now been reduced $680,000 and is listed at $2.295 million.

Buyers love “new.”

Is this a deal?

Margaret Baczkowski at @Properties Christie’s has the listing. See the pictures here (sorry, no floor plan).

Unit #3501: 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3375 square feet

• Sold in September 2004 for $1.458 million
• Sold in May 2005 for $1.625 million
• Sold in August 2006 for $1.85 million 
• Sold in April 2017 for $2.2 million
• Sold in February 2020 for $2.15 million 
• Originally listed in March 2023 for $2.975 million
• Reduced several times
• Listed in May 2025 for $2.295 million
• Assessments of $2442 a month (includes gas, parking, clubhouse, exercise room, pool, exterior mainteannce, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal, Internet)
• Taxes of $39,868
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• 2-car parking included
• Fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 21×16
• Bedroom #2: 17×13
• Bedroom #3: 12×14
• Living room: 24×20
• Dining room: 14×21
• Family room: 20×10
• Den: 14×8
• Kitchen: 17×11
• Foyer: 5×14
• Laundry: 9×6
• Walk-in-closet: 14×9
• Balcony: 3×9
• Terrace: 13×9
• Terrace: 9×9

This 4-bedroom townhouse at 1734 S. Indiana in the South Loop came on the market in April 2025.

Built in 2004, this complex of townhouses has 45 units and attached garage parking.

1734 S. Indiana is built around a center courtyard, it has a gated front entry and garden.

The listing says it has had contemporary updates with “no detail left to spare.”

There is an entry foyer with a first floor family room with French doors and an updated full bath.

The second floor has crown molding, hardwood floors, the living/dining room and kitchen.

There’s a gas fireplace in the living room with a custom mantel and marble surround.

The townhouse has a contemporary chef’s kitchen with white cabinets and an island with blue cabinets, quartz countertops, a herringbone backsplash, and Thermador stainless steel appliances.

There’s also a separate eating area and a private balcony off the kitchen.

The townhouse has a custom staircase railing.

3 bedrooms and 2 full baths are on the third floor with contemporary updates including hardwood floors.

The top floor is a full floor primary suite with 2 walk-in-closets and an en suite bathroom with a separate tub and walk-in-shower along with a dual vanity.

There are sliding doors which lead to a private terrace from the primary suite.

This townhouse has the features buyers look for including central air and a 2-car attached garage.

It is near the shops and restaurants of the South Loop, and public transportation including the 18th Street train station.

Listed at $1.2 million, that’s $400,000 above the 2018 sales price.

Buyers love “new” and remodeled properties.

Will the updated kitchen and baths help make a quick sale?

Nadine Ferrata at Compass has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

1734 S. Indiana: 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3100 square feet, townhouse

• Sold in July 2005 for $669,000
• Sold in April 2007 for $772,000
• Sold in July 2011 for $530,000
• Sold in August 2013 for $740,000
• Sold in August 2018 for $800,000
• Originally listed in April 2025 for $1.2 million
• Currently still listed at $1.2 million
• Assessments of $258 a month (includes exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $16,093
• Central Air
• 2-car attached garage
• Gas fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 16×15 (fourth floor)
• Bedroom #2: 13×11 (third floor)
• Bedroom #3: 12×9 (third floor)
• Bedroom #4: 12×9 (third floor)
• Living room: 22×18 (second floor)
• Kitchen: 17×9 (second floor)
• Eating Area: 15×9 (second floor)
• Family room: 18×11 (main floor)
• Terrace: 19×8 (fourth floor)
• Balcony: 19×4 (second floor)

This corner 1-bedroom in the Constellation at 1555 N. Dearborn Parkway in the Gold Coast came on the market in April 2025.

Built in 1967, it has 90 units and valet on-site parking. It has door staff and an exercise room.

This unit has floor-to-ceiling windows with three exposures: north, east and south views.

There’s even a floor-to-ceiling window in the galley kitchen with white cabinets, gray quartz countertops, and “top of the line” stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher.

There are cherry hardwood floors throughout and a foyer.

On the fourth floor, it has tree top views of Lincoln Park.

The unit has some of the features Chicago buyers look for including central air and valet parking on-site, but it doesn’t have in-unit washer/dryer. There’s a laundry room in the building.

The building is located on Lincoln Park, near the Chicago History Museum, North Street Beach and the shops and restaurants of Old Town and East Lincoln Park.

Listed at $275,000, that’s $24,000 higher than the 2018 sales price of $251,000.

Sophia Klopas and Jason Stratton at Jameson Sotheby’s have the listing. See the 21 pictures and the floor plan here.

Unit #4A: 1 bedroom, 1 bath, no square footage listed

• Sold in April 2003 for $235,000
• Sold in May 2006 for $252,000
• Sold in May 2009 for $194,000 (was bank owned)
• Sold in June 2018 for $251,000
• Currently listed at $275,000
• Assessments of $1064 a month (includes gas, doorman, cable, exercise room, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal, Internet)
• Taxes of $5551
• Central Air
• No in-unit washer/dryer but laundry room in the building
• On-site valet parking available
• Bedroom: 13×13
• Living/dining combo: 21×16
• Foyer: 6×13
• Kitchen: 9×7

At the same time that Redfin showed me this unit in Chicago, it also gave me a 1-bedroom in New York City’s West Chelsea neighborhood at 420 W. 23rd.

This building was built in 1984 and is 12 stories with just 39 units. It has door staff and a common garden.

There’s no parking or exercise room.

This New York City unit is a 700 square foot unit, which also has a balcony. Subtract the balcony and it’s 654 square feet.

It also has a galley kitchen that the listing says is “recently refurbished” with stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher and a microwave range hood. It also has “ample” counter space.

There’s no window in the galley kitchen.

The listing says the bedroom could do a king bed.

The living room has reddish wood looking floors, but the listing doesn’t say if they are hardwoods.

It has some of the features a buyer might want including a 2 zone HVAC.

There’s no washer/dryer in the unit either, but it is not as common in NYC as in Chicago. There is a laundry room in the building (not all buildings have a laundry room so this is considered an amenity.)

The listing says it has views of London Terrace and historical Chelsea. From the balcony, you can even see a sliver of the river.

The building is near the shops and restaurants of Chelsea, public transportation and is just one block from High Line.

It was listed in 2022 for $1.1 million and then reduced but was withdrawn in 2023. It was listed for rent at $4600 a month in 2023.

But it has come back on the market in April 2025 for $999,000.

Is Chicago real estate a steal compared to other major cities like New York?

Laurie Lewis and Charlie Miller Miller at Corcoran Group have the listing. See the 7 pictures here. Sorry, no floor plan.

420 W. 23rd St Unit #9B: 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 700 square feet

• No prior price on Zillow going back to 2014
• Listed in October 2022 for $1.1 million
• Reduced
• Was listed for rent in February 2023 for $4600
• Currently listed for $999,000
• Assessments of $1077 a month (includes maintenance and door staff)
• Taxes of $13,824
• 2 zone HVAC
• No in-unit washer/dryer but laundry room in the building
• No parking
• West Chelsea location
• No room sizes listed
• 1 Bedroom
• Living room
• Kitchen
• Balcony

This 2-bedroom in Gaslight Court at 1411 N. Wells in Old Town came on the market in April 2025.

Built in 1895, Gaslight Court has 8 units which share a cobblestone courtyard that the listing says is the “oldest brick road still standing” in Chicago.

You enter through a locked wrought iron gate. There are no amenities.

This unit is in one of the buildings facing the street and has south, west and north exposure.

It has some of its vintage features with tall ceilings, some moldings, hardwood floors, a separate dining room and a wood burning fireplace in the living room (listing doesn’t say if it’s original or not.)

There are bay windows.

The listing says the kitchen was “recently refreshed” but this unit last sold in 2021 and the listing description is just a cut and paste from that listing.

It has white cabinets and Kitchen Aid stainless steel appliances.

It only has one bathroom which the listing says was “recently remodeled” with heated floors but this is also from the 2021 listing.

There are two bedrooms and an office, with a closet.

The unit has some of the features buyers look for including central air and washer/dryer in the unit (located in the kitchen, behind the door) but it doesn’t have parking.

The listing says you can rent it in two nearby garages starting at $200 a month but this was from the 2021 listing. I wonder if it’s still $200 a month after the inflation surge of the last few years?

The listing says the “shared cobblestone courtyard is the epitome of charm.”

This building is in the heart of Old Town, including all the shops and restaurants such as Small Cheval and the Fireplace Inn. It’s also near Lincoln Park and public transportation if you don’t have a car.

Listed at $448,000, that’s $51,000 above the 2021 sales price of $397,000.

Does this unit check all the boxes if you’re looking for vintage in Old Town?

Ryan Cherney at Circle One Realty has the listing. See the pictures here. Sorry no floor plan but the prior listing from 2021 has one.

Unit #3W: 2 bedrooms, 1 baths, 1150 square feet

• Sold in August 2000 for $250,000
• Sold in May 2002 for $249,000
• Sold in August 2007 for $349,000
• Sold in April 2021 for $397,000
• Currently listed at $448,000
• Assessments of $433 a month (includes security, exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal)
• Taxes of $4725
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• No parking but 2 garages nearby for $200 a month
• Wood burning fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 11×11
• Bedroom #2: 12×10
• Office: 8×7
• Living room: 18×12
• Dining room: 14×11
• Kitchen: 19×11