Archive for August, 2011

Get a 3-Bedroom Townhouse in Lakeview for Under $400,000: 3847 N. Fremont

This 3-bedroom fee simple townhouse at 3847 N. Fremont in Lakeview has been on the market since March 2011. In that time, it has been reduced $49,100. The main living/dining/kitchen space is on the second floor, with 2 bedrooms on the third floor and the third bedroom (or family room) on the top floor. The townhouse […]

Tudor Lover? This 3-Bedroom in Peterson Woods Is For You: 5761 N. Virginia

This Tudor 3-bedroom single family home at 5761 N. Virginia in the Peterson Woods neighborhood of West Ridge just came on the market. It has some of its original vintage features including arched doorways, woodwork, and leaded windows. Many of the other windows have apparently been replaced. There is also new space pac and a […]

This 4-Bedroom Townhouse Sold for $12,000 Over the 2004 Price: 1151 W. George in Lakeview

We last chattered about this rare 4-bedroom townhouse at 1151 W. George in Lakeview in May 2011. See our prior chatter here. Most of you liked this property and thought the price of $699,000 was not too far off the mark. The townhouse recently sold for $660,000, or $12,000 above the 2004 purchase price. Built […]

Contemporary Penthouse Still Available 1 Year Later and Reduced $72K: 919 N. Wolcott in West Town

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom modern penthouse at 919 N. Wolcott in the East Village neighborhood of West Town in May 2011. See our prior chatter here. Many of you thought it was (surprise!) overpriced for the neighborhood but loved the modern finishes. Some of you guessed it would sell closer to $600K-$625K. \ […]

Selling a 4-Bedroom American 4-Square in Ravenswood Manor: 2955 W. Eastwood

This 4-bedroom American 4-Square at 2955 W. Eastwood in Ravenswood Manor has been on the market since June 2011. In that time, it has been reduced $26,000. Built in 1907 on a 35×120 lot, the house has many of its original vintage features intact including stained glass windows, beamed ceilings, a hand carved mantel, and […]

Lakeview 1-Bedroom Returns After Renovation: 546 W. Surf

We last chattered about this 1-bedroom at 546 W. Surf in East Lakeview in July 2011. See our prior chatter here. It had been a bank owned unit that finally sold for $77,400, which was $7500 over the last list price because there were multiple offers. A few weeks ago, it came back on the […]

Get a 2-Bedroom South Loop Penthouse With Lake Views for Under $270,000: 41 E. 8th

This penthouse floor 2-bedroom at 41 E. 8th in the South Loop just came on the market. It is bank owned and listed at $264,900. That price apparently includes TWO parking spaces. At 1450 square feet, it has had some upgrades including extensive marble in the bathrooms- including marble floors and several walls. It has 2 east facing […]

When Is a Deal a Deal? A Bank Owned 2-Bedroom at 523 N. Racine in West Town

This 2-bedroom at 523 N. Racine in the Noble Square neighborhood of West Town recently came on the market as a bank owned property at $169,000. Prior to that, it was listed for several years as a short sale but never sold. There have been several other foreclosures and distress sales in the building. Unit #3, also a […]

5 Months Later, This 4-Bedroom Lincoln Square SFH Is Still Available: 2164 W. Leland

Last April, we chattered about this 4-bedroom single family home at 2164 W. Leland in Lincoln Square and wondered how “hot” the Lincoln Square market was. See our prior chatter here. It was a good chatter about who are knifecatchers, what single family homes in Lincoln Square should cost, and the attributes of the house […]

Former Home of R. Kelly Sells in Lakeview for $1.25 Million Under List: 1010 W. George

We last chattered about this 4-bedroom single family home at 1010 W. George in Lakeview in January 2011. See our prior chatter here. At that time, it was listed at $3.89 million and I asked, “can you sell a single family home for nearly $4 million in Lakeview?” Apparently the answer is “No.” The house recently sold for […]