Archive for June, 2009

A Vintage Cottage for Under $350K: 4209 N. Bernard in Irving Park

This 3-bedroom vintage home at 4209 N. Bernard in Irving Park is a classic starter house. Built in 1899, it has a stained glass hutch and, according to the listing, hardwood floors in the basement. The kitchen has been remodeled and it has 2 baths. Becca Safranski at Saffron Realty has the listing. See the Craigslist […]

The Original Condition Condo: 1427 N. Leavitt in Wicker Park

If you yearn to remodel the kitchen and baths exactly to your specification, then this 3-bedroom vintage unit at 1427 N. Leavitt in Wicker Park might be for you. No cherry cabinets, granite kitchen counter tops or marble bathroom floors found here. The listing admits that the kitchen and baths need to be re-done but that it’s […]

Is Southport the Most Expensive Neighborhood for Condos? 3506 N. Greenview

This 2-bedroom condo at 3506 N. Greenview in Southport is on the market at $350 a square foot. It is a 2004 conversion in a 20 unit building and has 2-bedrooms, 1 bath for 1000 square feet. On a per square foot basis, is Southport now the most expensive neighborhood for condos outside of downtown? This unit has central air and […]

You Can Live in a Townhouse in Printers Row: 801 S. Plymouth

Who knew there were townhouses in Printers Row? This 2-bedroom unit at 801 S. Plymouth, which is at the south end of Printers Row, is a two story townhouse with its own private patio entry within the larger 198-unit condo building. According to the listing, the kitchen and baths were recently renovated. The two bedrooms are located on the […]

Contemporary Masterpiece in Lincoln Park: 1852 N. Sedgwick

I heard from some of you that you were “drooling” over this contemporary single family home at 1852 N. Sedgwick in Lincoln Park. You aren’t the only one. The home, which is owned by a developer, has apparently been featured in many magazines and, according to the listing, is the recipient of the ALA design award. The […]

Vintage Beauty in East Lakeview Reduces Another $36K: 507 W. Aldine

We’ve chattered about this 2-bedroom vintage unit in a classic 1920s East Lakeview courtyard building several times. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It has 2 full baths, a dining room, washer/dryer in the unit and the rare deeded parking. It was withdrawn from the market but was recently re-listed and reduced another $36,000. […]

Price It “Right” and It Sells Quickly: 2002 N. Howe in Lincoln Park

If you price a property “right,” it will sell quickly. Take this 2-bedroom vintage unit at 2002 N. Howe in Lincoln Park. It has all the bells and whistles most buyers would like including central air, an in-unit washer/dryer and deeded parking. It’s also in a Lincoln Park location that is actually near the Park and the Lake […]

Crain’s Reports on Foreclosure Suits Filed on Lincoln Park Mansion Sites

In case you might have missed this story because you have a summer work time schedule on Fridays, Crain’s reported about a foreclosure lawsuit on 3 Lincoln Park luxury home sites. From Crain’s: Foreclosure suits seeking more than $8.2 million have been filed against two sites controlled by a developer of high-end Lincoln Park homes […]

“Unbelieveable value” in Aug 2008 Still Available and Reduced $35K: 3110 N. Sheridan

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom unit at 3110 N. Sheridan in East Lakeview in August 2008. At the time, I asked if it was a “deal” given its location as it was a 2/2 and priced under $300,000. See our prior chatter and the pictures here. It has since been reduced by $35,100. This 2-bedroom unit has a […]

We Love Terraces: Second Chance at The Vetro: 611 S. Wells

In March we chattered about a unit at the Vetro at 611 S.  Wells in the South Loop with a 950 square foot terrace with its own outdoor kitchen. It was priced then at $869,000 (now reduced to $849,000). See that chatter and pictures here. But if that’s too pricey for your taste, check out the […]