Archive for March, 2012

Love Modern? Buy This 3-Bedroom Larry Booth-Designed Home in Old Town: 425 W. Eugenie

This 3-bedroom single family home at 425 W. Eugenie in Old Town is distinctive in this neighborhood due to its modern architecture. Designed in 1978 by Larry Booth, the listing says it was “expanded and refined” by the architect owner. All 3 bedrooms are on the main floor. The kitchen has white cabinets and stainless […]

Does the Water Tower Still Have the “It” Factor? 180 E. Pearson in the Gold Coast

This 2-bedroom penthouse unit at 180 E. Pearson in the Water Tower Residences in the Gold Coast (or is this Streeterville?) came on the market in December 2011. Back when Oprah Winfrey lived in the building, it had cache as one of the most exclusive addresses in the city. But in the last decade, all […]

We Love 3-Bedroom Authentic Lofts With Huge Private Rooftop Terraces: 2035 W. Charleston in Bucktown

There are the gritty lofts and there are the classy lofts. This top floor 3-bedroom at 2035 W. Charleston in Bucktown qualifies in the classy category. It has all the features loft lovers look for including 12 foot ceilings, exposed brick, big industrial windows and exposed timber beams. But it also has 2 fireplaces, including […]

Nearly 50% Off This 2-Bedroom in Plaza 440 But Is It Even a Deal? 440 N. Wabash in River North

This 2-bedroom short sale in Plaza 440 at 440 N. Wabash in River North has been on and off the market since 2009. It has been under contract numerous times, including just last November. However, the deal has not been able to close. The listing says this is a “total deal”. With northeast views, it […]

A Sign of Things to Come in Lakeview? 2-Bedroom Short Sale at 817 W. George

This 2-bedroom short sale at 817 W. George in Lakeview just came on the market. It is listed about 28% under the 2004 purchase price. We’ve chattered about this building before- but on a unit on a higher floor. If you recall, it has maintained much of its vintage woodwork including crown molding and built-ins. […]

Crib Chatter Is Going on Vacation: March 1-10

I’m going on vacation starting on March 1 (today!) and returning on March 10. All you regulars know that means there will be limited posts. For the rest of this week there will just be two posts a day (morning and mid-day.) For next week, there will just be one post a day (in the morning.) […]

What Would You Pay To Be On Ashland But In the Heart of Andersonville? 5339 N. Ashland

This 3-bedroom house at 5339 N. Ashland in Andersonville has been on the market since October 2011. It is a short sale and is being sold “as-is.” It is under contract. Normally, I don’t like chattering about homes already under contract but someone brought it up in one of the threads and, given the track […]