Crib Chatter

There’s a bunch of new construction right now going up on Seminary in Lakeview like this 3-flat at 3321 N. Seminary. The buildings all look similar with brick and front decks. This is a top floor unit with a private roof deck and a patio off the front of the building. It has custom millwork including […]

We’ve chattered about this 2-bedroom in the 4-unit vintage building at 562 W. Arlington in Lincoln Park twice before. The building was converted into upscale condos in 2005 with custom finishes. The kitchen is described as a “gourmet wraparound” with Viking and SubZero appliances. There is a spa like bath in the master bath, central […]

We’ve chattered about this 2 bedroom at 2757 N. Lincoln in the north end of Lincoln Park twice in the last year and a half. See our November 2011 chatter here. Back then, the unit was listed as a short sale and had just done a $60,000 drama price reduction (which evidently didn’t work- because […]

After a one day delay (since the IAR released the data late yesterday)- it’s finally time to check in on the December 2012 sales. December continued the trend of 2012 which was rising sales with a rise in the median price (and we all know how the median price can be affected by the mix.) The city […]

This 2-flat at 1454 W. Wellington in West Lakeview just came on the market. It appears to be bank owned. If you’re interested, you have until Friday, January 25 at 5 PM central time to make your “highest and best” offer. There will be showings on 1/23 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM and on 1/24 […]

Aw shucks. A girl goes on vacation only to find out when she returns that we won’t have Nate Berkus’ Gold Coast apartment at 1325 N. Astor to chatter about anymore. Thanks to those who posted on the sale. If you recall, we discussed this 3-bedroom vintage unit several times over the past couple of years. […]

This 6 bedroom vintage mansion at 2333 N. Cleveland in East Lincoln Park has been on the market since September 2011. Built in 1893, it is on an extra large 40x175x195 lot and has a 3-car garage (with space for a fourth car.) It has many of its vintage features including crown molding, pocket doors, […]

If you thought most properties on Wells Street in Old Town were smaller 1 and 2-bedroom units, think again. This 5-bedroom south facing penthouse at 1515 N. Wells came on the market in November 2012. At 3600 square feet, it has hardwood floors throughout along with an unusual “staff quarters” with a full bathroom and […]

The Frances J. Dawes Mansion at 503 W. Wrightwood in Lincoln Park has been on the market since March 2011. The French Provincial mansion was built in 1896 and is on an oversized 80×134 lot. The listing says it has been restored to “perfection” by Botti Studio of Architectural Arts. It is on the National […]

This 3-bedroom penthouse at The Pinnacle at 21 E. Huron in River North came on the market in May 2012. It is a full floor unit and has two 1000 square foot terraces and multiple balconies with city views. The listing says it has exotic woods along with a 1500 bottle wine cellar. The unit […]