Archive for February, 2010

Views from the Top of the World for Under $300,000 in the Hancock: 175 E. Delaware

Despite other newer high rise residential buildings trying to steal its thunder in recent years, there’s something special about the John Hancock at 175 E. Delaware in the Gold Coast. For someone who loves views, there’s nothing that compares to this 1-bedroom west facing (city views) unit on the 80th floor for under $300,000. It […]

The Lincoln Park Townhouse for Under $530K: 1806 N. Larrabee

This 3-bedroom townhouse at 1806 N. Larrabee in Lincoln Park recently came on the market and it’s priced at under $530,000. Built in 1974, the townhouse has a private garage and private back deck. It also has my personal favorite- skylights. All 3 bedrooms are on the second level. There is also a lower level family […]

The Modern Sleekness of Granite Floors: 100 E. Huron in River North

This 2-bedroom unit at 100 E. Huron in River North is far from the boring white boxes that are sometimes found in the newer constructed high rise buildings downtown. Forget about granite countertops. How about granite floors? This unit has them in the living room and kitchen area. Hardwood floors remain in the bedrooms. The […]

Contemporary Lakeview Penthouse Returns to the Market: 550 W. Wellington

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom renovated unit at 550 W. Wellington in Lakeview in November 2009. See our November 2009 chatter and pictures here. At that time, the unit was under contract 1 year after it was first listed. Well, the unit has now come back on the market listed at the same price […]

The 3-Bedroom Duplex Up Condo for Under $600K in Lincoln Park: 2629 N. Dayton

We’ve chattered about duplex up units like this one at 2629 N. Dayton in Lincoln Park before. At 2400 square feet, it’s as big as most single family homes. It has 3 private decks, 22 foot ceilings and skylights. The unit also has a rare 3 full bathrooms. The kitchen has maple cabinets, granite counter […]

Crib Chatter Vacation Schedule

I’ll be away on vacation next week so there will be a limited schedule for Crib Chatter. No posts on Monday, February 15th, President’s Day Limited posts the rest of the week I’ll be covering some million dollar properties on the north side next week. But never fear, other neighborhoods will get their chance in […]

Over 50% Off the 2006 Purchase Price: 809 W. Oakdale in Lakeview

This 3 bedroom bank owned coach house at 809 W. Oakdale in Lakeview has been on the market since July 2009. Since then, it has been reduced by $137,400. It is already listed at more than 50% under the 2006 purchase price and is under even the 1997 purchase price. The listing doesn’t tell us […]

Trying to Sell for 3 Years: 1021 W. Rundell in the West Loop

This 3-bedroom unit at 1021 W. Rundell in the West Loop has been on and off the market for three years. Built in 1999, the unit is in an elevator building in a complex that also has townhouses located not far from the restaurants on Randolph and Madison Streets. The listing says the elevator opens into […]

Dreaming of Living in One and Renting Out the Other: 1314 W. Cornelia in Lakeview

This vintage brick 2-flat at 1314 W. Cornelia in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview is strategically located within walking distance of the Southport El stop as well as Southport’s shops and restaurants. Built in 1910, it also has a large and updated 3-bedroom owners unit which makes it possible to live in your dream unit and […]

Crilly Court 3-Bedroom Right on Wells Hits the Market: 1702 N. Wells in Old Town

Crilly Court is the 90-unit vintage conversion on Wells, Crilly Court, and St. Paul in the heart of Old Town that sold out quickly back in 2007. This 3-bedroom unit at 1702 N. Wells is in the main part of the building that overlooks Wells street (above the shops.) There were only 8 parking spaces with […]