Archive for October, 2008

Selling 3 Years Later in Lakeview: 815 W. Addison

With the Cubs in the playoffs, who wouldn’t want to live right down the street from the action? (Okay- not everyone would.) This 2-bedroom unit at 815 W. Addison, a 2005 rehab, has been on the market since March. It’s been reduced several times. Here’s the listing: LAKEVIEW/WRIGLEYVILLE REHAB. GREAT ATTENTION TO DETAILS! FEATURES INCLUDE: 42″ […]

Old Town Without Parking? 240 W. Willow

240 W. Willow in Old Town is a total gut rehab of an 1873 Victorian.  It seems to have everything- except parking. Will the lack of parking hurt this property at this price point? Here’s the listing: Fabulous historical restoration on Quaint St. in Old Town. Complete renovation/expansion of 1873 Folk Victorian single family to […]

The Ultimate Loft is Reduced: 2436 W. Bloomingdale

Remember this fantastic loft with an indoor pool at 2436 W. Bloomingdale that we chattered about in May 2008? It’s still on the market and has been reduced. Here’s the listing: Spectacular art lover’s loft-style single family home on a 50′ double lot with 7,640 square feet of living space, 23′ high bow-truss ceilings, exposed sandblasted […]

Trying to Sell for 2 Years: 1430 S. Michigan in the South Loop

We’re starting to see some properties with much longer market times.  This 2-bedroom penthouse unit at 1430 S. Michigan in the South Loop is one of those. Originally listed in September 2006, it has been reduced $120,000 and is now a “short sale opportunity”. Here’s the listing: SHORT SALE OPPORTUNITY. Striking and unique Northwest penthouse […]

Can’t Sell? Auction it! 1634 N. Bissell in Lincoln Park

Sellers are trying new methods every day to move their properties. 1634 N. Bissell, Unit #D, in Lincoln Park is trying to auction off the property at the end of the month. The unit has been on the market, off and on, since September 2007. Will an auction work? Here’s the listing: *AUCTION W/MIN BID 10/28 SEEE […]