Archive for October, 2012

Will Boomers Buy 2500 Sq. Ft. Lofts When They Move To The City? 411 W. Ontario In River North

This 2-bedroom loft in the Ontario Street Lofts at 411 W. Ontario in River North recently came on the market. This loft is in the concrete portion of the building so it has concrete ceilings, exposed brick and hardwood floors. It is a duplex, with the two bedrooms on the second floor connected by a […]

This 4-Bedroom Estate Sale Bungalow In Portage Park Sold: 4050 N. Mango

We last chattered about this 4-bedroom bungalow at 4050 N. Mango in Portage Park in May 2012. See our prior chatter here. It was listed as an estate sale and was being sold “as-is.” If you recall, it was built in 1921 on an oversized 33×125 lot and was just 2 blocks from the park. But […]

2 Years Ago, Homedelete Peered Into His Crystal Ball On This 3-Bd Mediterranean: 5749 N. Manton in Jefferson Park

We last discussed this 3-bedroom vintage mediterranean at 5749 N. Manton in Jefferson Park (although the listing is calling it South Edgebrook) in October 2010. See our prior chatter here. Back then, it was a short sale listed at $324,900 but Homedelete peered into his crystal ball and had this to say: “Not only is […]

We Love Duplex Lofts With Rooftop Decks: 360 W. Illinois In River North

  This 2-bedroom authentic loft in The Sexton at 360 W. Illinois in River North came on the market in September 2012. It has high timber ceilings, exposed brick and large industrial windows. The duplex unit has one bedroom on the main level and the second bedroom on the second level, along with a private […]

In The Gold Coast But With Lincoln Park At Your Doorstep: A 3-Bedroom at 1550 N. Lake Shore Drive

This 3-bedroom at 1550 N. Lake Shore Drive in the Gold Coast has been on the market since June 2012. Many of you would recognize this building because it’s at the end of the wall of buildings up Lake Shore Drive in the Gold Coast. It’s where the Gold Coast ends and Lincoln Park begins. […]

What Was Once a Double Now Becomes Two Single Lots: 1805 and 1809 W. Cornelia in Roscoe Village

We last chattered about this 4-bedroom Victorian at 1805 W. Cornelia in the Roscoe Village neighborhood of North Center in April 2012. See our prior chatter here. Back in April, most of you voiced concern over having the El on one side of the house and the Metra train on the other. Most of you […]

Now’s Your Chance For a “True” Penthouse With 3 Terraces: 550 W. Wellington in Lakeview

Some of you may remember the penthouse unit at 550 W. Wellington in Lakeview from several years ago. It had professional interior design. We first chattered about it in June 2009. See our chatter and pictures here. That unit is no longer on the market but its sister unit is. The 2000 square foot 3-bedroom also […]

“Beaux Arts Beauty” Across From Lincoln Park Still Available And Reduced $200K: 2344 N. Lincoln Park West

We last chattered about this 5-bedroom full floor vintage unit at 2344 N. Lincoln Park West across from Lincoln Park in March 2012. See our prior chatter here. It came on the market just in time for the peak buying season but 7 months later it remains on the market. Originally listed at $2.8 million, it […]

Trying To Get 65% More Just 2 Years Later In Lincoln Park: 955 W. Webster

This 3-bedroom single floor unit at 955 W. Webster in Lincoln Park came on the market in August 2012. It had previously been rehabbed in 2006 by developer Melrose Partners. The 4 unit building was updated with upscale finishes. This unit has extensive millwork, including crown molding, and exposed brick. There are Waterwork baths and […]

Not All Properties Sell Within Weeks: A 3-Bedroom Townhouse at 3847 N. Fremont in Lakeview

We last chattered about this 3-bedroom townhouse at 3847 N. Fremont in Lakeview in August 2011. See our prior chatter here. Back in August 2011 it was priced at $399,900 but some of you seemed to think it would take a $350,000 price to sell. You were also concerned about the school district as this […]