Roscoe Village used to be “hot” around 2000-2003. It was considered “affordable” compared to the eastern part of Lakeview. And now? This two bedroom unit at 1955 W. Melrose has sold three times since 2005. There is no square footage listed but it doesn’t appear to be that large. Bedroom #1: 13 x 11 Bedroom #2: 11 […]
We chattered about this foreclosure, Unit #1208, in The Lancaster, at 201 N. Westshore in Lakeshore East, in March 2008. Many of you thought it was overpriced then. It is two months later and it is still on the market. With NO price reduction. Maybe its problem is that it isn’t even the cheapest two bedroom in […]
There are unique and interesting properties and then there is Penthouse #01 at 6030 N. Sheridan in Edgewater/Rogers Park. What would you pay to have your own cedar-lined year round sunroom with jacuzzi tub AND lakeviews? Here’s the listing: STUNNING 3 BED 3.5 BATH PH UNIT WITH A PRIVATE 1000 SQ FT DECK OVER LOOKING THE […]
What would you pay for a unit without, um, a kitchen? We’re about to find out. 4629 N. Magnolia is a lovely vintage building near the Wilson Red Line stop. A first floor two bedroom unit just came on the market and is marked nearly 40% off its prior sales price. The unit has in-unit washer/dryer AND parking. […]
I’ve chattered about the sellers in distress in 1620 S. Michigan in the South Loop several times before. So far, in 2008, only three units have sold. Current stats on the building (out of 249 units): 14 for sale 6 for rent 8 motorcycle spaces for sale (for $4900 each) In February 2008, one seller was […]
If you live in a building called “The Park Castle” that was built in 1928 in West Ridge, it seems fitting that it would have a very intriguing indoor heated pool. The building, at 2440-2448 W. Greenleaf, bordering the Indian Boundry Park, with its own petting zoo, has 68 units. Parking is assigned rental and there […]
The Wall Street Journal has an article today called, “Where Home Prices are Still Holding Up” about what neighborhoods in major cities are still hot. Chicago is one of the cities that is highlighted: It’s a mixed picture in Chicago’s downtown area. A flurry of condominium building has kept prices down on much new construction. […]
The really authentic loft buildings have some of the largest lofts. This building at 2222 N. Racine in Lincoln Park was converted in 1984. It’s a small building. The listing calls Unit #5 a “loft townhouse”. It has a private attached garage and two patios. The kitchen has Miele and Sub-Zero appliances. Unit #5: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, […]