Archive for January, 2010

Modern Style in a Gold Coast High Rise: 70 W. Burton

This 1-bedroom at 70 W. Burton in the Gold Coast has been renovated by a designer to reflect today’s modern style. The corner unit has bamboo floors and an updated kitchen with european cabinets and stainless steel appliances. The bathroom has Purist Kohler bath fixtures and limestone tiles. While there is no central air or […]

A Single Family Home for Under $200K in Andersonville: 5209 N. Ashland

Yes, it’s bank owned. But this 4-bedroom single family home at 5209 N. Ashland in Andersonville is listed under $200,000. It appears from the pictures that the kitchen and some of the bathrooms have been stripped from the house. It doesn’t have central air but it does have a 2 car garage. Two of the bedrooms […]

Investing in a North Center 2-Flat: 2142 W. Irving Park Road

This Victorian 2-flat at 2142 W. Irving Park Road in the North Center neighborhood of Lakeview has been on the market since February 2009. Since then, it has been reduced by $106,000. It is listed as being sold “as-is.” The two units are as follows: Unit #1: 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, parking spot: rent for $1250 […]

Dreaming of Your Own Beach on Lake Michigan: 7237 S. South Shore

Dreaming of the beach? We last chattered about this 4-bedroom 1903-era home at 7237 S. South Shore in the South Shore neighborhood in June 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It’s still available and listed for the same price as last June. The property has 2 PIN numbers, one of which extends the […]

River North Timber Loft Listed Under the 1998 Price: 550 N. Kingsbury

This 2-bedroom timber loft at 550 N. Kingsbury in River North just came on the market. It is bank owned. The loft is currently listed for $5,100 under the 1998 purchase price. The 2-bedroom unit has central air, washer/dryer in the unit. It also appears to have 2 parking spaces which are included in the price. […]

1013 W. Webster in Lincoln Park Sells for $266,500 Under the 2006 Purchase Price

We’ve chattered about 1013 W. Webster #7, a 3-bedroom triplex, in Lincoln Park numerous times over the last 21 months. In November 2009, it came back on the market with a further reduction. See our November 2009 chatter here. It finally sold shortly thereafter for $266,500 under the 2006 purchase price. The unit had a master suite […]

Spacious Bucktown Townhouse Still Available: 1742 N. Winnebago

This 3-bedroom townhouse at 1742 N. Winnebago in Bucktown isn’t one of the small townhouses that were built during the boom. Built in 1996, it has nearly 3000 square feet of living space alongside an open concept floor plan that most current buyers like. We last chattered about this townhouse in September 2009. See our […]

Lincoln Park 2-Flat Under the 2003 Price: 2610 N. Mildred

This 2-flat at 2610 N. Mildred in Lincoln Park just came on the market. Built in 1878, each of the units are 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. The listing says the property is in “need of updating but has great potential.” The units have hardwood floors and eat-in kitchens. The listing also says the property is […]

Historic Rowhouse on Alta Vista Reduces $101K: 3832 N. Alta Vista in Lakeview

We’ve chattered about several rowhomes on Alta Vista, the historic street in Lakeview which was modeled after London neighborhoods, over the last two years including this 3-bedroom one at 3832 N. Alta Vista. See our September 2009 chatter here. It is still available and has been reduced by $101,000. It is on the side of the […]

As Big As a Single Family Home Without Being One: 1821 N. Larrabee in Lincoln Park

Some buyers want the feeling of a single family home but don’t want the maintenance associated with it. For them, this 4-bedroom triplex unit at 1821 N. Larrabee in Lincoln Park might be the perfect alternative. This is a new construction unit in a two-unit building. It has all the bells and whistles of a luxury property including […]