Archive for November, 2009

One of the Cheapest Single Family Homes in Lincoln Park Just Got Cheaper: 2700 N. Wilton

Only a month ago, we chattered about this 2-bedroom home at 2700 N. Wilton in Lincoln Park that is located near the El tracks. The house has just been reduced another $30,000. It is now priced just $9,000 over its February 2008 purchase price. It has maple hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen has stainless steel […]

Wicker Park Single Family Home With Multiple Offers Closed Above the 2005 Price: 1322 N. Oakley

We chattered about this 4-bedroom house at 1322 N. Oakley with a rooftop deck in Wicker Park just a month ago. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It had multiple offers and went under contract within 6 days. It closed for $60,000 over the 2005 purchase price. The home, built in 1893, has central air and […]

Vetro Developer Cuts Prices (Again) on 6 Units: 611 S. Wells in the South Loop

The developer at The Vetro, at 611 S. Wells, in the South Loop has cut prices (again) in a “developer close out” to try and sell 6 of the remaining available units. It appears the cuts are only on the bigger and pricer units. The ad for the price cuts list five 2 bedrooms + den/2.5 bath corner […]

Motor Row Brick Loft Still Available 10 Months Later: 2332 S. Michigan

We last chattered about this triplex brick loft at 2332 S. Michigan in Motor Row in January 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. The loft has walnut floors, beamed ceilings and a private rooftop deck. There are also outdoor spaces on the other two levels. The modern kitchen has Bosch appliances. It has […]

Sterling Penthouse is in Short Sale: 345 N. La Salle in River North

We’ve chattered many times about the distressed sales in The Sterling, at 345 N. La Salle in River North. Recently, a unique penthouse unit in the building came on the market as a short sale. According to the listing, Unit #4705, a massive 2-bedroom unit, has never been lived in even though the building was […]

9 Months Later, Contemporary Condo Still Available: 1750 N. Clybourn in Lincoln Park

We last chattered about this contemporary 2-bedroom unit at 1750 N. Clybourn in Lincoln Park in March 2009. See our prior chatter here. Nine months later, it is still available and has been reduced $50,000. The 7-unit building was built in 2006 by Ranquist Development which specializes in modern and contemporary architecture. The unit has more […]

The Perfect House for the Fireplace Lover: 1535 W. Jackson in the West Loop

When this 4-bedroom home at 1535 W. Jackson in the West Loop was built in 1893, it made sense that it would include 5 fireplaces in order to keep the occupants warm in the cold Chicago winters. Now, the house also has a professional grade kitchen with radiant heated floors. It also has central air. […]

The Downtown 2-Bedroom Under $200,000: 8 W. Monroe in the Loop

Someone recently asked if it was possible to get a 2/2 somewhere downtown (Loop, River North, Streeterville, South Loop etc.) for under $200,000. I found this 2-bedroom, 1.5 bath unit at The Metropolis at 8 W. Monroe in the Loop listed for $195,000. It has been on the market over a year and has now […]

Looking for a Buyer in Budlong Woods: 5230 N. Campbell

This 2-bedroom recent conversion condo unit at 5230 N. Campbell in Budlong Woods (just north of Lincoln Square) has been on the market since July as a short sale with no takers. It was recently reduced another $11,000. It seems to have it all with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, natural […]

The “Green” Single Family Home: 1943 N. Albany in Logan Square

This 4-bedroom new construction single family home at 1943 N. Albany in Logan Square (or is that Humboldt Park???) is being marketed as having “green” features. The listing says it has high end features such as granite, stone and recycled glass. It also has a finished basement with a full bath and parking. Is this […]