Archive for July, 2016

Will You Only Live in a Corner Condo? A 2-Bedroom at 1414 N. Wells in Old Town

This 2-bedroom at 1414 N. Wells in Old Town just came on the market. It is a southeast corner unit with views of Wells and the skyline. The living room has two walls of windows, crown moldingĀ and dark stained oak floors. The kitchen has maple cabinets, granite counter tops, including on a large kitchen island, […]

With a Ton of New Construction, Is 30 W. Oak in the Gold Coast Still One of the Top Luxury Buildings?

This 3-bedroom in 30 W. Oak in the Gold Coast just came on the market. This building has been popular with luxury buyers since it was built in 2006. This unit hasĀ 10 foot south and west facing windows with electronic shades. The kitchen is Poggenpohl with 2 of all the appliances: 2 Subzero refrigerators, 2 […]

Are There Too Many New Million Dollar Houses in Roscoe Village? 2024 W. Melrose

This new construction 5 bedroom single family home at 2024 W. Melrose in Roscoe Village came on the market in May 2016. Built on a standard 25×125 lot, it has the features that buyers have come to expect from new builds at this price point. The kitchen has custom white and walnut cabinets with Calcutta […]

Own a Piece of History in this 1894 Victorian: 1836 W. Addison in North Center

This 5-bedroom Victorian single family home at 1836 W. Addison in North Center came on the market in April 2016, although it had been on the market for a time in 2015. The listing says it was built in 1894. It’s on an extra large 45×125 lot with a wrap-around porch and a garage. The […]

Has Lincoln Square Fallen Out of Favor? A 3-Bedroom at 2555 W. Leland

This 3-bedroom at 2555 W. Leland in the Ravenswood Gardens neighborhood of Lincoln Square came on the market at the end of June. This is a 16-unit building that was built in 2004 when Lincoln Square was seeing a lot of development. It has 11 foot ceilings, crown moldings and hardwood floors in the main […]

We Love 2-Bedroom Penthouse Lofts With Views: 1322 S. Wabash in the South Loop

This 2-bedroom penthouse loft in the Filmworks Lofts at 1322 S. Wabash in the South Loop recently came on the market. It is an authentic loft with exposed brick and ductwork and concrete ceilings. There are two 12×12 north facing windows with views of the city and a unique vaulted ceiling with what looks like […]

Will the Hot 2016 Market Be the Charm For This Streeterville 1-Bedroom? 550 N. St. Clair

This 1-bedroom in 550 N. St. Clair in Streeterville just came on the market. But this unit had been listed in 2014 and was withdrawn, unsold, in early 2015. At 1225 square feet, it used to be a 2-bedroom but was reconfigured to have just 1-bedroom and a 16×8 dining room. The unit has 11 […]

A Vintage But New 1-Bedroom: 1366 N. Dearborn Parkway in the Gold Coast

This 1-bedroom at 1366 N. Dearborn Parkway in the Gold Coast came on the market in June 2016. Built in 1926, this building has just 40 units. This unit has been renovated with a new kitchen and custom paint. The kitchen has white and dark cabinets, marble counter tops, Wolfe stainless steel appliances and Ann […]

Will Chicago Save This 140-Year Old Gold Coast Workers Cottage From Demolition? 1241 N. State Parkway

This 2-bedroom worker’s cottage at 1241 N. State Parkway in the Gold Coast came on the market on June 2, 2016. It is well known simply because of its location in the Gold Coast and the fact that it isn’t a big rowhouse but is a simple cottage. The sale closed late last week. Listed […]