Archive for April, 2009

Foreclosure Alert: $485K Off New Construction Humboldt Park Home: 1708 N. Richmond

The bank has taken possession of this 2007 new construction 3-bedroom home at 1708 N. Richmond in north Humboldt Park. It is currently listed for $485,100 under the 2007 purchase price. The pictures show the home as having hardwood floors, cherry kitchen cabinets and granite countertops. Is this a deal for a fairly large new construction […]

Luxury Condo Living in Lincoln Park: 915 W. Wrightwood

This 3-bedroom duplex down condominium at 915 W. Wrightwood in Lincoln Park is as large as many single family homes at 2500 square feet but without the maintenance hassles associated with single family home living. This has been a popular option for many buyers who want decent square footage but want to stay in prime neighborhoods. […]

Weekend Auction of 8 Luxury Homes in Old Irving Park and Edgebrook Glen

CA Development, which have developments in Old Irving Park and Edgebrook Glen, is apparently going to auction 8 new construction single family homes this weekend on Sunday, April 26. According to the company’s website, the 8 homes that are going to auction were priced “as high as” $1.15 million and are “guaranteed” to be sold. Minimum bids will start […]

Trump Tower 2-Bedroom Reduced $475K: 401 N. Wabash

Want a unit in Trump Tower at 401 N. Wabash in River North? There are plenty to choose from. Current stats on the building (out of 758 units): 156 for sale 48 for rent Some may be both for rent and for sale. Additionally, the sales center may not have all of the developer’s units […]

A Condo Alternative in this Lakeview Victorian Home? 3652 N. Hermitage

This 1893 Victorian single family home at 3652 N. Hermitage in Lakeview doesn’t try and hide its vintage character. The home proudly boasts of its “retro” kitchen with tin ceilings. There is no square footage listed for the house but here are the room sizes: Living room: 13×12 Dining room: 10×10 Kitchen: 14×12 Bedroom #1: […]

Gaslight Court 2-Bedroom in Old Town Under Contract: 1407.5 N. Wells

We chattered about this 700 square foot 2-bedroom unit in the historic Gaslight Court at 1407.5 N. Wells in Old Town in February 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. Since then, the unit has been reduced by $6,100. It is now under contract. Ken Marier at Sudler Sotheby’s Realty has the listing. See […]

2 Years Later and Now Selling for Less than 2007 Price: 646 W. Wellington in East Lakeview

We last chattered about this 3-bedroom 2007 vintage rehab at 646 W. Wellington in East Lakeview in February. See our prior interesting chatter here (no pictures) about the future of the $500,000 condo in Lakeview. It is still on the market and has now been reduced $24,100. It’s also now listed for $5,100 under the […]

Downtown Views and 2005 Prices in University Village: 833 W. 15th Place

The University Village neighborhood has seen massive growth in the last 10 years. This 2005 mid-rise loft building at 833 W. 15th Place is one of the many new buildings that dot the area. This 2-bedroom loft has 12 foot concrete ceilings and lovely views of the entire downtown skyline. It’s also listed for around its 2005 […]

The Vetro is 85% Sold After Lowering Prices to Auction Levels: 611 S. Wells

Thanks to the tipster who sent me information regarding the current state of sales at The Vetro, the new modern high rise at 611 S. Wells in the South Loop. Many of you have sent me e-mails inquiring as to how sales were progressing now that the developer lowered prices on ALL units to prices […]

842 W. Belle Plaine Sells Out Within 90 Days in Buena Park

When we last chattered about 842 W. Belle Plaine in February, the vintage conversion in the Buena Park neighborhood of Uptown (or is that technically Lakeview?) was selling fast. The final unit just went under contract which means that its 11-units sold out in about 90 days. In our prior chatter, everyone seemed to agree that […]