Archive for March, 2010

A 4-Bedroom Single Family Home Under $600K in North Center: 1830 W. Oakdale

We’ve chattered about this 4-bedroom single family home at 1830 W. Oakdale in North Center several times before. See our January 2010 chatter and pictures here. Since our last chatter, this 1892-house has been reduced another $45,000 and is now listed under $600,000. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops. The house has 3 […]

Live in a Unique Coach House in Lincoln Park: 2011 N. Kenmore

Many of you already noticed this unique 1-bedroom coach house at 2011 N. Kenmore in Lincoln Park. Located just a block from the Armitage Brown Line stop, it is a duplex with skylights, exposed brick and exposed pinewood ceilings. The kitchen has white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and black limestone countertops. The listing says a new half […]

Live in the Heart of Wells Street in Old Town: 1515 N. Wells

This 2-bedroom unit at 1515 N. Wells is right in the heart of the Old Town restaurant and shopping scene south of North Avenue. The building was built in 2001 which makes it among the newer construction in the area. For that reason, it has all the bells and whistles including central air, washer/dryer in […]

Vintage Grandeur Comes Alive in the Gap: 3309 S. Calumet

This 4-bedroom rowhouse at 3309 S. Calumet has been restored to its vintage elegance. Built in 1883, the limestone house sits in “The Gap,” a landmark district on the south side whose boundaries are 3100 to 3500 on Prairie, Calumet and Giles. Most people commonly label this area as Bronzeville as well. The rowhouse has 12’6 inch ceiling […]

Update on What $700K Gets You in Logan Square: 2501 N. Fairfield

We last chattered about this 4-bedroom single family home at 2501 N. Fairfield in Logan Square in November 2009 and it caused quite a discussion on what Logan Square single family homes were “worth.” See our prior chatter here. Since then, the house has been reduced another $30,000. It’s now been on the market nearly […]

Get a Lincoln Park Townhouse for Under $400K: 2753 N. Wayne

This 2-bedroom townhouse at 2753 N. Wayne in Lincoln Park is currently listed below $400,000. It has 18-foot ceilings in the living room and a separate dining room. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances with white cabinets and white counter tops. Both bedrooms and two full bathrooms are on the second level. There is a […]

The Newer Construction Rowhouse: 4143 N. Damen in North Center

With this 3-bedroom rowhouse at 4143 N. Damen in North Center, a buyer will get the rowhouse feel with modern construction. Built in 2005 on a 18.6×125 lot, the all brick rowhouse has three levels and a two car garage in the back. It also has custom built-ins, marble baths, and commercial grade appliances in the […]

9 Months Later, East Lakeview 3-Bedroom Greystone Unit Still Available: 710 W. Barry

This 3-bedroom in a vintage greystone at 710 W. Barry in East Lakeview has all the bells and whistles buyers look for. It has central air, a deeded parking spot and a washer dryer in the unit. The listing calls the kitchen a “chef’s kitchen” with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. It has […]

The Vintage Brick Bungalow in Hot Edison Park: 6514 N. Olympia

Edison Park was just named one of the 20 great towns and neighborhoods to live in by Chicago Magazine. This 3-bedroom brick vintage bungalow at 6514 N. Olympia has been on the market for 11 months. It has been reduced by $55,000. The house sits across from Olympia Park. It has hardwood floors and the kitchen has […]

Love the Cubs? Live in the Ultimate Wrigleyville Penthouse: 1131 W. Addison

This 3-bedroom penthouse at 1131 W. Addison in Lakeview just might be the ultimate fantasy pad for a diehard Cubs fan. It has a 360-degree rooftop deck that offers views of Wrigley Field and the rest of Lakeview. Not only that but the rooftop deck has a 6 person hot tub, electric and cable. What more could […]