Crib Chatter

We last chattered about this 3-bedroom townhouse at 1806 N. Larrabee in Lincoln Park in February 2010. See our prior chatter and pictures here. We chattered about whether or not a 3-bedroom townhouse for under $530,000 was a deal for this location and square footage. The townhouse, which was built in 1974, ended up selling for $21,000 […]

This 2-bedroom condo at 1111 W. Madisonin the West Loop appears to be in a prime location if you’re a Blackhawks fan. This unit actually looks out over Madison, the preferred view for units in these buildings (otherwise, the units tend to overlook the parking garage and alley in the back.) The midrise building was built […]

We won’t have the Chicago May sales data for several weeks yet but indications from other parts of the country are showing a much weaker than expected May due to the tax credits pulling buyers into the market ahead of the normal spring buying season. Everyone knew there would be a slowdown, but much like […]

We’ve chattered about The Churchill, at 1255 N. State Parkway, in the Gold Coast before. Built in 1924, it is a favorite amongst vintage fans for its authentic vintage units, some with hidden interior outdoor terraces. This bank owned 2-bedroom duplex is one of those with a big private outdoor terrace. It also is now listed […]

This 2-bedroom unit at 1305 S. Michigan, in the Museum Park Lofts II, in the South Loop, is in short sale. It’s only 1052 square feet, but it is a corner unit with a balcony. With the parking included, it is listed for just under $300,000. It has 10 foot ceilings, a fireplace and hardwood […]

We last chattered about this nearly 2000 square foot 2-bedroom authentic loft in the Hale Lofts at 14 N. Peoria in the West Loop in December 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. Originally listed in July 2007, it was then on and off the market for nearly 3 years. It has finally closed […]

This 3-bedroom duplex down unit at 3933 N. Marshfield in North Center just came on the market as a short sale. It is listed for $185,000 under the 2007 purchase price. There are no interior pictures, unfortunately, but the listing says the kitchen has cherry cabinets and stainless steel appliances. The master bathroom is natural stone. […]

We first chattered about this brick and concrete 2-bedroom loft at 1528 S. Wabash in the South Loop in February 2009 and again in May 2009 after it was reduced. See our May 2009 chatter and pictures here. The loft was then withdrawn. It has recently come back on the market and, after several reductions, is now […]

There is finally a link to the Chicago Tribune’s article about Crib Chatter from the Memorial Day Weekend real estate section (for those of you- like me- who couldn’t find the print version). All you “regular” commenters should know that more people are now checking into your chatter here so please be on your best behavior. (ha!  […]

We first chattered about this 5-bedroom single family home at 2533 N. Greenview in Lincoln Park all the way back in September 2008. At the time, it was listed on Craigslist as a short sale but said it was rented out for $5,000 a month. Check out the September 2008 chatter and pictures here. We […]