When we last chattered about this newer construction 2-bedroom bank owned unit at 3014 N. Sheffield in Lakeview in November 2010 it had been reduced by $35,000. See our November 2010 chatter here. I asked whether it would ultimately sell for under $300,000. Apparently, the answer is “yes” as it’s been reduced again and is […]
We actually chattered about this 3-bedroom rowhouse at 1016 W. Grace in Lakeview in July 2010 when it was in short sale and was listed just $140,000 under the 2005 purchase price. See our July 2010 chatter here. Since then, it was withdrawn from the market and is now bank owned. It came back on the market just 4 days ago […]
Those who have been following Crib Chatter for awhile know that Anonny has been searching for a condo in East Lincoln Park that fits a certain set of distinct criteria he has dubbed the “unicorn criteria” because he doesn’t believe it exists. Here is his list: 1) Absolutely required: * 2/2 * garage * LP […]
Crain’s is reporting that Mesirow, which holds the remaining units still for sale at 659 W. Randolph, in the West Loop, is trying to sell them to a non-profit group. From Crain’s: The real estate unit of the Chicago-based firm wants to convert 19 unsold condos in the building at 659 W. Randolph St. into […]
This 5-bedroom vintage rowhouse at 1229 E. 56th Street in Hyde Park has been on the market since March 2010. It has not yet had any price reductions. Yes, this is mayoral candidate Carol Moseley Braun’s house, which has been reported on in the press. Built in 1916, it has some original vintage features including […]
This 3-bedroom duplex up top floor unit at 2750 N. Dayton on the border of Lincoln Park and Lakeview has been on the market for 10 months. It’s been reduced $100,000 in that time. The unit is listed $57,000 under the 2005 purchase price (if you include the parking in the current asking price.) At 2,000 square […]
This 3-bedroom duplex down new construction unit at 1357 N. Noble in West Town has been on the market since January 2008. In that time, it has been reduced only once, by $26,000. At 2400 square feet, the unit is larger than most single family homes in the same price range in the neighborhood. It has […]
Thanks to those who pointed out that this vintage Queen Anne Victorian house at 1450 W. Summerdale in Andersonville that we chattered about in September 2010 recently sold. See our September 2010 chatter here. The 4-bedroom house was apparently restored and many of the original features were preserved including wood moldings, the grand staircase and […]
This 2-bedroom brick loft in the Manchester Lofts at 2035 W. Charleston in Bucktown has been on the market since January of 2010. It has been reduced $51,000 in that time, including a recent $10k reduction. The loft is now listed for $76,000 under the 2005 purchase price. This loft has many authentic features including […]