Archive for May, 2011

Looking for a 1-Bedroom Gold Coast In-Town Under $130K? 40 E. Delaware

This 1-bedroom at 40 E. Delaware in the Gold Coast has been on the market since July 2010. In that time, it has been reduced $109,100. It is now listed just $24,900 over the 1997 purchase price. Yes, it’s a short sale. The unit has amenities buyers look for such as in-unit washer/dryer and central air. […]

Live In a 2/2 On the Boulevard for Under $275,000: 2808 W. Logan Blvd. in Logan Square

This 2-bedroom at 2808 W. Logan Boulevard in Logan Square recently came on the market. It is listed $45,000 under the 2006 purchase price. It has some unique features such as exposed brick along a hallway wall. The unit also has a separate dining room and den. It has hardwood floors and a fireplace. The […]

The $1 Million 1-Bedroom Condo: 840 N. Lake Shore Drive in the Gold Coast

Nope, this million dollar 1-bedroom condo is not in Trump Tower, the Elysian or other similarly well known buildings. It’s in 840 N. Lake Shore Drive in the Gold Coast. The listing calls it a “little piece of Paris” as it has a balcony that overlooks the park and Lake Shore Drive/the lake. It is not one […]

We Love 2-Bedroom Townhouses With Roof Top Decks in Old Town: 1732 N. Mohawk

This 2-bedroom townhouse at 1732 N. Mohawk in the Old Town neighborhood of Lincoln Park has been on and off the market since November 2009. In that time, it has been reduced $84,000. It is now listed $64,000 under the 2006 purchase price. The townhouse has the living/kitchen area on the main floor, 2 bedrooms […]

Get This 3-Bedroom South Loop Penthouse for $190K Under the 2009 Price: 1211 S. Prairie

This 3-bedroom 61st floor penthouse at One Museum Park at 1211 S. Prairie in the South Loop just came on the market. It is listed $190,600 under the 2009 purchase price of $1,260,500 (if you include 2 parking spaces.) At 1892 square feet, it has a private entrance with lake, city and Grant Park views. The kitchen has cherry […]

Live on the Third Floor of this Vintage Walk-Up: 158 W. Huron in River North

The listing calls this 3-bedroom at 158 W. Huron in River North “extremely rare” because there aren’t many 3-story brownstones left in the neighborhood. Built in 1882, the unit has parquet floors, exposed brick and a fireplace. The unit has south, west and north exposures. The kitchen has white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite […]

The Bucktown 3-Bedroom Duplex Down: 2047 N. Leavitt

This 3-bedroom duplex down at 2047 N. Leavitt in Bucktown came on the market in April 2011.  Built in 2006, the unit has more square footage than many nearby single family homes. It has 14 foot ceilings, 3 decks and 2 fireplaces. The kitchen has Viking stainless steel appliances and caesarstone counter tops. The bathrooms are […]

Crib Chatter Going on Vacation Next Week

I’ll be on vacation next week so that means there will be limited postings but there will be at least one new post every day. Please try and be on your best behavior in your discussions while I’m away. Play nice! There’s a lot going on in Chicago housing right now as the spring/summer selling […]

This 2-Bedroom Is Now $11K Under the 2001 Price: 4017 N. Southport in Graceland West

This 2-bedroom at 4017 N. Southport in Graceland West (yes- debate the neighborhood name all you want- but that IS the historic name for this area) has been on the market since September 2010. In that time it has been reduced $50,000. It is now listed $72,000 under the 2007 purchase price but also $11,000 […]

3-Bedroom at 1550 N. State Parkway in the Gold Coast Reduced $336K

This 3-bedroom at 1550 N. State Parkway, the Benjamin Marshall designed high rise in the Gold Coast, has been on and off the market since November 2009. But interestingly, while its address is 1550 N. State Parkway, it actually isn’t located in the high rise portion of the building at all, but in a two unit adjacent […]