Crib Chatter

These 4-bedroom units in 405 W. Armitage came on the market in March 2026.

I thought I had a picture of this building mostly built but apparently I only have this one from last year where it was still under construction. Sorry, I’ll get a newer one shortly.

Built in 2026 by Barrett Homes, in collaboration with En Masse Interior Design, it is a boutique elevator building with 6 units and attached garage parking.

There are no amenities.

This is the old CVS location at the Armitage, Sedgwick, and Lincoln intersection.

Each of these units will be 4 bedrooms and 3 baths with private elevator entry.

They have private outdoor space with gas and water hook-ups. The balconies will be built on the back of the building on the Armitage side.

The units will have 4 inch white American oak floors.

The kitchens will have handcrafted custom cabinets, a 9-foot island, paneled Subzero and Bosch appliances, a Wolf range and a custom designed hood.

The primary suite has a walk-in-closet and luxurious bath with double vanities.

The units will have the features buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and 2 attached garage parking spaces.

Additionally, there will be storage and bike storage.

The listing says “estimated delivery of June 1, 2026” but several of the listings came on the market in March.

• Unit 3N, which has 2582 square feet, is already under contract at $2.45 million.
• Unit 3S is 2351 square feet at $2.25 million.

There are only 90 properties currently available in Lincoln Park.

Will these 6 units sell before June?

Danny Glick at @properties Christie’s has the listings. The listings have computer generated pictures but 3N also has some of the actual unit.

You can view both pictures side-by-side for Unit 3N, which is under contract, here.

This 2-bedroom at 433 W. Briar Place in East Lakeview came on the market in April 2026.

Built in 1929, the building has 34 units and an elevator. Converted by Belgravia Group in 2007, it has an exercise room, storage and a landscaped garden with grill.

There’s no parking with the building.

The listing calls this a “classic condo.”

It doesn’t have many of its original vintage features outside of an arched entry and crown molding.

There are hardwood floors throughout.

The chef’s kitchen is open concept with the dining room and has been updated with white cabinetry, Carrera quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances with a newer double oven, a wine fridge, an undermount sink and a backsplash.

Both bedrooms are king sized and are en suite. The bathrooms are marble with rain shower and body sprays.

There’s also a powder room.

This unit has the features that buyers look for including central air and washer/dryer in the unit. There’s no parking with this building but the listing says there is “rental parking a few doors down.”

It doesn’t have its own private outdoor space.

This building is near the Diversey golf range and the shops and restaurants on Broadway and Clark. It’s also near various bus routes.

Listed at $625,000 for 1680 square feet, that’s $200,000 above the 2019 sales price of $425,000.

Will the lack of parking hurt this property or will its East Lakeview location trump that?

Elena Theodoros and Brian Scherpenberg at @properties Christie’s has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit 6B: 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1680 square feet

• Sold in November 2007 for $505,000
• Sold in September 2014 for $457,000
• Sold in November 2019 for $425,000
• Currently listed at $625,000
• Assessments of $775 a month (includes exercise room, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $10,162
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• No parking but rental available in the neighborhood
• Bedroom #1: 17×12
• Bedroom #2: 17×12
• Dining room: 16×13
• Living room: 23×15
• Kitchen: 20×7

This 1-bedroom in 400 E. Randolph in Lakeshore East came on the market in January 2026.

Built in 1963, 400 E. Randolph was designed by Hirshfield, Pawlan, Reinheimer and has 944 units and attached leased parking.

It has a lot of unique resort-style amenities including a basketball court, squash and tennis courts, 2 saunas with one being Turkish and one being Scandinavian, an exercise room, a library, a clubhouse and a glass roof indoor dome pool.

Additionally, it has door staff.

The listing says this one-bedroom is the “largest 1 bedroom floor plan in the building.”

It has east facing views, including from a 12-foot balcony off the living room.

This unit sold in 1979 and in 2024. It was then listed in 2026 as being “fully rehabbed” with “over the top” luxury finishes.

Are those white with black veining marble floors throughout including on the bathroom walls? Or porcelain tiles of some kind?

It has an open designer kitchen with waterfall quarter countertops, a statement island with seating for 2, custom white and gray cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, including oven hood, and a built-in beverage center.

There is space for a living room and a dining room.

It has 3 built-in walk-in-closets and recessed lighting.

This unit has some of the features that buyers look for including central air and leased parking is available. There’s no washer/dryer in the unit but there is coin laundry in the building.

This building is steps from Maggie Daley Park and Millennium Park. It’s near the Mariano’s and the shops and restaurants on Michigan Avenue including the Rainbow Cone, Stan’s Donuts and the Nutella restaurant. It’s also near several bus routes.

Listed in January 2026 for $439,000, it has been reduced $14,000 to $425,000.

It went under contract on March 30 but was re-listed on March 31 at the same price.

Buyers love “new.”

Will this seller get the premium?

Chaya Benhiyoun at Jameson Sotheby’s has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #2225: 1 bedroom, 1 bath, no square footage listed

• Sold in September 1979 for $78,000 (per Redfin)
• Sold in October 2024 for $236,000
• Originally listed in January 2026 for $439,000
• Reduced
• Priced at $425,000
• Under contract on March 30, 2026
• Re-listed at $425,000 on March 31, 2026
• Currently still listed at $425,000
• Assessments of $720 a month (includes heat, a/c, gas, doorman, cable, exercise room, pool, exterior maintenance, scavenger, Internet)
• Taxes of $5,090
• Central Air
• No washer/dryer in the unit. Coin laundry in the building.
• Parking is leased in the building
• Bedroom: 12×20
• Kitchen: 9×15
• Living/dining room: 18×25
• Walk-in-closet: 5×3
• East Facing Balcony: 18×5

This 2-bedroom duplex in CityView at 440 N. McClurg in Streeterville came on the market in March 2026.

Built in 1991, CityView has 421 units and attached garage parking.

It has 24/7 door staff, a fitness center, 3 landscaped sundecks, a bike room, laundry room, and storage lockers. Up to 2 pets are permitted.

The listing says this “newly renovated” duplex is a “rare gem.”

It feels “more like a townhouse.”

There are ash-gray hardwood floors throughout the unit.

The first floor has the living room, dining room, kitchen and a powder room.

The kitchen “is a dream for cooking or entertaining” which is open to the living/dining room. It has white cabinetry with a large gray island with quartz countertops, a backsplash, with sleek LG and Sumsung black stainless steel appliances, including a double oven range, a wine fridge and custom vent hood which the listing says is “another Streeterville rarity.”

The staircase is open with black steel railings.

The two bedrooms are on the second floor with blackout shades and custom closets.

There are two completely renovated bathrooms with walk-in glass showers with subway tile.

In the listing pictures in 2023, the primary bathroom had a blue vanity and blue tile in the shower, but in the current pictures it looks black. Is that just messing with the coloring in the picture or was the tile actually changed?

It has the features buyers look for including central air and washer/dryer in the unit. There’s no parking with this unit, but the listing says its available for rent or for sale.

This building is in the heart of Streeterville, near the Chicago River and the Ogden Slip, Starbucks, Target, Whole Foods and the AMC movie theater plus all the shops and restaurants of Streeterville.

Listed in March 2026 for $539,000, that’s $61,000 above the 2023 sales price, which is when the unit was renovated, at $478,000.

Some buyers like “levels.”

Will the duplex floor plan sell this quickly?

Brad Zibung and Kristin Donohue at Compass have the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Or see it in person at the Open House, on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 12 pm to 2 pm.

Unit #111: 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1350 square feet, duplex up

• Sold in May 1999 for $261,000
• Sold in October 2017 for $395,000
• Sold in January 2023 for $478,000
• Currently listed at $539,000
• Assessments of $1072 a month (includes heat, a/c, doorman, cable, exercise room, exterior maintenance, Internet)
• Taxes of $8237
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• No parking but it’s often available for rent/sale in the building
• Bedroom #1: 11×18 (second floor)
• Bedroom #2: 10×16 (second floor)
• Living room: 13×19 (main floor)
• Dining room: 12×9 (main floor)
• Kitchen: 8×18 (main floor)
• Laundry: 3×3 (main floor)

This 3-bedroom brick and timber loft at 2222 N. Racine in Lincoln Park came on the market in March 2026.

But if it looks familiar that’s because we chattered about it in 2019 and 2020. In August 2020, it had been reduced. Some of your comments:

KK said: “Still has too many stairs. Still overpriced. Still on the market.”

The Cat said: “For crying out loud someone please sand and refinish your deck.”

See our 2020 chatter here.

If you recall, 2222 N. Racine was constructed in 1911 and consists of 16 multi-level lofts and an attached parking garage. Not all of the units have parking.

These units tend to live more like townhouses than condos as they have their own private entrances.

This loft has timber ceilings and exposed brick with a 2-story ceiling in the living room.

The first floor has the living room, dining room, kitchen and a powder room which also has a stackable washer/dryer in it.

The listing says the kitchen has been recently “updated” with custom cabinetry. It has wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a teal tile backsplash and a small island, with no seating. It’s open to the dining and living rooms.

The second bedroom is on the third floor and is en suite.

The third bedroom is on the second floor and has a window and the listing says it offers flexibility as a home office, nursery or guest room.

The primary suite is on its own floor, on the fourth floor, with a large custom closet and an en suite bathroom with a clawfoot tub, separate shower and private water closet.

On the fourth floor is also a private rooftop deck “oasis” with new composite decking and pergola.

This loft has the features buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and one car garage parking.

It is near the shops and restaurants on Webster and Clybourn. There are buses nearby on Fullerton and Armitage.

Listed at $799,000, that is $187,000 above the 2021 sales price of $612,000.

It took nearly 2 years to sell last time but with so few properties on the market in 2026, will this sell quickly?

Kevin Hinton and Emily Phair at Keller Williams ONEChicago have the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #13: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, no square footage listed (but in a prior listing it was 1816 square feet)

• Sold in June 1987 for $285,000 (per Redfin)
• Sold in May 1992 for $274,000
• Sold in February 1994 for $305,000
• Sold in June 1998 for $380,000
• Sold in May 2002 for $485,000
• Sold in May 2011 for $565,000
• Sold in December 2017 for $659,000
• Originally listed in August 2019 for $679,000
• Sold in October 2021 for $612,000
• Listed in March 2026 for $799,000
• Assessments are now $390 a month (they were $342 a month in August 2020 and $297 a month in January 2020) (includes exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes are now $8878 (they were were $7719 in August 2020)
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Garage parking is included
• Bedroom #1: 16×14 (fourth floor)
• Bedroom #2: 18×13 (third floor)
• Bedroom #3: 15×9 (second floor)
• Kitchen: 14×8 (main floor)
• Living room: 18×14 (main floor)
• Dining room: 14×12 (main floor)
• Laundry room: 3×3 (in the half bath on the main floor)
• Rooftop deck: 15×15 (fourth floor)

This 4-bedroom co-op at 5715 S. Kenwood in Hyde Park came on the market in March 2026.

Built in 1928, it’s a mid-rise elevator building with just 14 units. It has no amenities but a shared yard with gardening and grilling.

There’s an on-site building engineer.

The listing says it’s “steps” from the main campus.

The unit has unobstructed views of Hyde Park.

Like many vintage units, it has a separate dining room, but many of its vintage features don’t remain. It does have some millwork and bookcases.

The kitchen has white cabinets, stainless steel appliances including a beverage fridge, and stone countertops.

The primary bedroom is en suite and that bathroom has a soaking tube.

From the floor plan, it appears you have to go through a bedroom to get to the two full bedrooms and even the half bath.

It has hardwood floors in the main living/dining room.

This unit has the features that buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and a “dedicated” parking spot in an adjacent lot is available for $90 a month.

This building is near the University of Chicago campus and the Lab School. It’s just steps from the famous Medici restaurant. There are buses, and the Metra, within just a few blocks.

Listed at $725,000, and with 2800 square feet, will this sell quickly as a townhouse alternative?

Robert Sullivan at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #6N: 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2800 square feet, co-op

• I can’t find another sale price as it’s a co-op
• Currently listed at $725,000
• Assessments of $3473 a month (it includes the monthly taxes)
• Taxes are included in the assessments as it’s a co-op
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• One adjacent parking space for $90 a month
• Bedroom #1: 19×15
• Bedroom #2: 17×15
• Bedroom #3: 15×13
• Bedroom #4: 9×14
• Living room: 22×17
• Dining room: 20×14
• Foyer: 13×9

This 3-bedroom mid-century modern townhouse at 2906 N. Sheridan in East Lakeview came on the market in March 2026. The picture above is of the outside of the complex.

Built in 1952, this complex has 18 units built over an underground parking garage. There are no amenities except a shared courtyard.

The townhouse is on the interior of the complex, facing the courtyard.

It is 2 floors and has hardwood floors throughout.

The first floor has a foyer, a living room, a separate dining space, a kitchen, a half bath and the laundry/mechanicals.

There is a wall of windows in the living room that overlooks a big fenced in private patio with a “zen garden.”

There’s also a wall of windows in the kitchen which has white Shaker cabinets, a waterfall quartz countertop with a peninsula that seats two, stainless steel appliances including an oven hood and a beverage refrigerator.

All three bedrooms are on the second floor along with two full bathrooms.

The primary suite has a closet wall and is en suite with a double vanity.

Each bedroom has floor-to-ceiling windows.

This townhouse has the features that buyers look for including central air and one extra-long garage parking space with storage or which could possibly be a tandem parking space for 2 small cars.

The listing says this townhouse is in the Nettlehorst school district. It’s near the shops and restaurants of Diversey, Clark, Broadway and the park and trails along Lake Michigan.

There are several bus lines nearby.

Listed for $850,000, is the $800,000s the going rate for many 3-bedroom properties in Lakeview now?

Mike McCallum and Becky McCallum at Baird & Warner have the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

2906 N. Sheridan: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, no square footage listed, townhouse

• Sold in July 1983 for $124,000 (per Redfin)
• Sold in July 1987 for $143,000 (per Redfin)
• Sold in November 2018 for $688,000
• Currently listed at $850,000
• Assessments of $460 a month (includes exterior maintenance, law care, scavenger)
• Taxes of $12,054
• Central Air
• 1 extra large parking spot or possibly 2-car tandem parking for small cars
• Skylights
• Bedroom #1: 23×12 (second floor)
• Bedroom #2: 12×12 (second floor)
• Bedroom #3: 11×9 (second floor)
• Foyer: 4×13 (main floor)
• Kitchen: 15×15 (main floor)
• Living room: 13×13 (main floor)
• Dining room: 10×14 (main floor)
• Laundry: 2×3 (main floor)
• Terrace: 23×16 (main floor)

This 4-bedroom row home at 24 W. Chestnut in the Gold Coast came on the market in March 2026.

Built in 1882, 24 W. Chestnut is on a 20×120 lot. It has a 2-car garage.

The listing describes this row house as having “classic architecture.”

It has some of it vintage features including hardwood floors, high ceilings, and original moldings.

There appears to be a pocket door separating the living room and dining room. It also has a striking wood staircase and a proper foyer.

The row home seems to have 5 fireplaces but this wasn’t listed in the Redfin listing. I had to count them.

The entry is on the second floor where there is a formal living room with a fireplace, a formal dining room with a fireplace, a half bath, the kitchen and a family room with a fireplace.

The kitchen has been “updated” with white cabinets, stone countertops, and high end professional grade stainless steel appliances.

It is open to the family room, which then leads to a large private deck with room for multiple seating configurations.

The third floor has two bedrooms, including the primary, and two full bathrooms. There’s also a fireplace in the primary bedroom.

The other two bedrooms are on the lower level main floor, along with a full bath, a laundry room and a spare room that is being used as an exercise room.

This house has the features buyers are looking for with central air and 2-car garage parking.

This row house is near the shops and restaurants on Chicago Avenue, steps from Tempo Cafe (which is no longer 24/7 unfortunately), near the Whole Foods, and near multiple bus lines and the Chicago Red line. There are several schools nearby.

Listed at $1.749 million, this is $649,000 above the 2020 sales price of $1.1 million.

Row homes with parking are in demand in the Gold Coast. Will this row home be under contract this week?

Jeff Lowe at Compass has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

24 W. Chestnut: 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3250 square feet, row home

• Sold in January 2013 for $1.625 million (per Redfin)
• Sold in March 2014 for $2.075 million 
• Sold in May 2020 for $1.1 million
• Currently listed for $1.749 million
• Taxes of $29,675
• Fee simple
• Central Air
• 2-car garage
• 5 fireplaces by my count
• Bedroom #1: 19×18 (third floor)
• Bedroom #2: 14×11 (third floor)
• Bedroom #3: 21×12 (main floor)
• Bedroom #4: 12×11 (main floor)
• Living room: 25×12 (second floor)
• Dining room: 19×16 (second floor)
• Kitchen: 13×12 (second floor)
• Foyer: 22×7 (second floor)
• Laundry room: 13×12 (main floor)
• Exercise room: 15×13 (main floor)
• Terrace: 34×19 (second floor)

This 3-bedroom in Wells Street Tower at 701 S. Wells in Printers Row neighborhood of the South Loop came on the market in March 2026.

Built in 2002, Wells Street Tower was a big deal at that time because it was the first new condo tower in the Printer’s Row neighborhood in years. It has 170 units and attached garage parking.

The building has 24 door staff, a fitness center, business center, library, on-site manager/engineer, a sundeck and bike room.

It is a southeast corner unit with panoramic views of the Lake, city skyline, and the Chicago River.

The listing says this corner unit has been “gut renovated.” It says that “no expense was spared.”

The unit has herringbone hardwood floors in the living and dining room which is open concept with the kitchen.

There is a gas fireplace framed in Italian Carrera marble with wood paneling in the living room

The kitchen is “chef-inspired” with an oversized island with blue base cabinets and seating for 4, custom high gloss white cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a backsplash.

There is designer gold lighting throughout.

The unit has custom remote controlled shades.

There is a balcony off the living room, which faces south.

The primary suite has custom wood paneling, a walk-in-closet, and a spa-like en suite marble bath with designer dual vanities and a large shower. It also has gold finishes.

There’s a renovated guest bathroom and powder room.

This unit has the features buyers look for including central air, side-by-side washer/dryer, and deeded parking is available for $30,000.

This building is across the street from major development including new apartments and condo high-rise buildings. The picture above is older and from before the new buildings which you can see in this more recent picture below. This unit is south and east facing while the new development is west.

It is near the 78 development which is just south, which includes the new Chicago Fire soccer stadium, which recently broke ground. There are buses and subway stops nearby as well as the shops and restaurants of Printer’s Row and the Loop.

Listed in March 2026 for $650,000, this is $180,000 more than the sales price in July 2023 of $470,000.

Compared to new construction 3-bedrooms in nearby buildings, is this a deal at $650,000?

Bari Levine and Elena Theodoros at @properties Christie’s have the listing. See the pictures here. Sorry, no floor plan but you can see it in the 2023 listing.

Unit #2303: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, no square footage listed

• Sold in May 2003 for $424,500
• Sold in September 2005 for $512,000
• Lis pendens filed in September 2008
• Sold in July 2009 for $325,000
• Sold in July 2023 for $470,000
• Currently listed after “gut renovation” for $650,000
• Assessments of $1431 a month (includes heat, a/c, gas, doorman, cable, exercise room, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal, Internet)
• Taxes of $10,323
• Central Air
• Side-by-side washer/dryer in the unit
• Deeded parking is $30,000 extra
• Southeast corner
• Gas fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 21×13
• Bedroom #2: 16×13
• Bedroom #3: 11×11
• Living/dining room combo: 20×16
• Kitchen: 19×10
• Foyer: 10×7
• Walk-in-closet: 7×5
• Laundry: 6×5
• Balcony

This 4-bedroom vintage row home at 437 W. Webster in East Lincoln Park came on the market in March 2026.

Built in 1886, 437 W. Webster was “masterfully renovated, restored and expanded” in 2014. On a lot measuring 20×115, it has a heated 2-car garage with a coach house.

Many of its vintage features remain including 2 wood burning fireplaces, ornate plaster moldings and the living room has an original wood archway with pocket doors.

It has the original cornice on the front of the house.

The staircase has been restored.

There are herringbone oak floors on the main floor, which is the second floor as you walk up the stairs to enter the home.

The main floor has the living room, what they call a family room, and the kitchen, along with a half bathroom. There’s no dining room.

There is a wood burning fireplace in the living room with a marble surround. There is a second fireplace in the adjoining family room also with a marble surround, which appears to be decorative.

The kitchen is in the back of the row house, with south facing windows, which leads to a deck and the backyard.

The chef’s kitchen has a built-in banquette and custom white cabinetry. There’s a kitchen island with seating for 3 with black cabinets. It has top-of-the-line appliances with a custom range hood and a walk-in-pantry.

The third floor has 3 out of the 4 bedrooms including the primary suite which has an en suite bathroom with a skylight, a double vanity and walk-in-shower. It also has a walk-in-closet and custom millwork along with a gas fireplace.

The other two bedrooms share a full bathroom.

There’s a skylight above the staircase.

The first floor has a dry bar, with two beverage refrigerators, a wood burning fireplace, a full bath, a bedroom, a walk-in laundry room, a playroom and a mud room. It has its own separate entrance.

There is an all brick exterior to the row home with a bluestone walkway and back patio.

It also has a 2-car heated garage with a coach house above. The coach house has a full kitchen with white cabinets, a Murphy bed with shelving and the listing says an updated bathroom. It suggests using it as a guest room or an office.

This row home has central air and it appears the coach house does too.

It’s in a prime East Lincoln Park location, near Lincoln Park, the zoo, bus lines, shops, restaurants and schools.

The row home last sold in July 2021 for $2.5 million and was only listed for several days when it went under contract.

It has come back on the market for $2.995 million, or $495,000 more than 2021.

Will this property be under contract by the time you read this post in this hotter market?

Keith Brand and Meaghan McCarthy at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices has the listing. See the pictures here.

437 W. Webster: 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 1 half bath, no square footage listed, row home

• Sold in October 2012 for $1.25 million
• Sold in July 2021 for $2.5 million
• Currently listed for $2.995 million
• Taxes of $45,066
• Central Air
• 2-car heated garage
• Coach house
• Lot of 20×115
• 4 fireplaces: 2 wood burning, 1 gas, 1 decorative
• Bedroom #1: 20×12 (third floor)
• Bedroom #2: 10×14 (third floor)
• Bedroom #3: 9×14 (third floor)
• Bedroom #4: 11×17 (first floor)
• Living room: 12×18 (second floor)
• Family room: 11×18 (second floor)
• Kitchen: 17×14 (second floor)
• Pantry: 5×5 (second floor)
• Laundry room: 11×7 (first floor)
• Playroom: 11×18 (first floor)
• Mud room: 6×13 (first floor)
• Walk-in-closet: 12×7 (third floor)
• Balcony (second floor)