Archive for July, 2009

2000 Square Feet Under $600K in Lincoln Park: 2642 N. Seminary

We were chattering yesterday that it was difficult to find 2000 square foot properties that weren’t duplex down for “affordable” prices (i.e. not a $1 million) in “prime” neighborhoods. This 3-bedroom duplex up at 2642 N. Seminary in Lincoln Park appears to meet the criteria. It has 2000 square feet and cathedral ceilings in the […]

We Love Authentic Lofts: Open Space in the West Loop: 1000 W. Washington

Most people describe an authentic loft as one having wide-open space, high ceilings and some industrial features like brick, timber, or exposed concrete. This massive 1-bedroom duplex loft at 1000 W. Washington in the West Loop certainly qualifies under the definition. At 1400-square feet, it is large enough to truly entertain as they do in Hollywood movies. […]

Trio Condominiums Cuts Prices by $25,000: 650 W. Wayman

The Trio Condominiums at 650 W. Wayman in the Fulton River District on the near west side is the latest new construction condo development to announce price reductions. The new ad says prices have been cut $25,000. 1/1 was $294,900 and now is $269,900 2/2 was $270,900 and now is $245,900 The marketing ad says “hurry, this deal won’t […]

$81K Under 2007 Price in Lakeview and Still Waiting for a Buyer: 1041 W. Grace

This massive 4-bedroom duplex condo at 1041 W. Grace in Lakeview has been on the market since March. Built in 2007, it has been reduced several times and is now listed at $81,001 under the 2007 purchase price. This one has all the luxury finishes like Viking and Bosch appliances and silestone countertops. The listing […]

1000 Square Foot Terrace Unit at the Vetro Reduces: 611 S. Wells

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom unit with a huge terrace at The Vetro, at 611 S. Wells, in the South Loop in June. See our prior chatter and pictures here. Since then, it’s had two reductions totaling $54,900 and is listed $45,500 under the 2007 purchase price. The terrace is still described as a […]

Foreclosure Alert: Gold Coast Townhouse at 820 N. Dearborn

This set of townhouses at 820 N. Dearborn in the Gold Coast were built in the 1990s. Unit #B, which is bank owned, is a three level townhouse with the master bedroom on the third floor along with a private roof deck. It has cherry floors and a fireplace and, at least according to the pictures, the […]

Foreclosure Alert: 5-Bedroom Vintage Home in Logan Square: 2536 N. Bernard

Looking for space? This 1920 vintage home at 2546 N. Bernard in Logan Square has 5 bedrooms and 3 baths. It is bank owned and is now listed for $75,100 under the 2005 purchase price. The house is only four blocks from Logan Circle and appears to have its kitchen and baths still intact. It […]

$30K Reduction on Bank Owned Unit in the Pattington: 670 W. Irving Park Rd.

We chattered about this 3-bedroom vintage unit at 670 W. Irving Park Road in the Pattington complex on the edge of Lakeview in May. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It is still on the market and has been reduced $30,000. The unit is now listed $6,000 below the 2000 purchase price. Henry Jones at […]

A Hollywood Movie Producer Used to Sleep Here: 1414 N. Wells Sells

This 2-bedroom condo at 1414 N. Wells in Old Town had been on the market since September 2008. See our prior chatter and see the pictures here. The unit had been entirely gutted and specialized with upper end finishes. The listing said it was owned by a Hollywood movie producer and Johnny Depp had frequented the […]

Love Rowhouses? 2408 N. Burling in Lincoln Park Is For You

Before there were townhouses there were rowhouses like this 3-bedroom rowhouse at 2408 N. Burling in Lincoln Park. It has vintage features such as stained glass and built-ins. The rowhouse has space pac cooling. The only thing it is missing is parking.  It’s only available for lease in the neighborhood. Is lack of deeded parking […]