Archive for November, 2016

5000 Sq Ft on the “Best Block” in the Gold Coast: 1246 N. State Parkway

This 6-bedroom vintage row house at 1246 N. State Parkway in the Gold Coast came on the market in April 2016. Built in 1875, it still has some of its vintage features intact including original moldings and built-ins along with 12 foot ceilings. It also has 4 fireplaces. But this row house also has modern […]

The Most Unusual Place for a Shower Ever? 15 E. Division in the Gold Coast

This 3-bedroom duplex down in The Kirkwood at 15 E. Division in the Gold Coast came on the market in August 2016. This is a 6-unit building with outdoor parking behind it. It has tall ceilings and hardwood floors on the main floor along with 2 of the 3 bedrooms. The kitchen has white cabinets […]

Get a 3-Bedroom With Vintage Charm in Blaine for under $420,000: 4055 N. Greenview

This 3-bedroom at 4055 N. Greenview in Graceland West in Lakeview came on the market in August 2016. This is a vintage 6-flat building across from Lake View High School. This unit is on the second floor. It has some of its vintage features including a bay window, hardwood floors, moldings and transom windows. The […]

Is This Bank Owned Potter Palmer Row House a Deal?: 42 E Schiller in the Gold Coast

This 2-bedroom vintage row house at 42 E Schiller in the Gold Coast came on the market in October 2016. It is bank owned. Built in 1885, the listing says it’s a “Potter Palmer” row house. Potter Palmer was one of Chicago’s most prominent businessmen. He was involved in the creation of Marshall Fields and […]

Get a South Loop Duplex 3-Bedroom Penthouse for Under $800,000: 125 E. 13th

This 3-bedroom duplex penthouse at the 13th Street Lofts at 125 E. 13th Street in the South Loop came on the market in October 2016. Built in 2004, the building has 149 units. These were considered new construction lofts because they have exposed concrete ceilings and exposed ductwork along with 3/4th walls in some bedrooms. […]

Market Conditions: Did the Cubs World Series Run Depress Chicago Home Sales?

The Chicago housing market appears to have slowed in October. But was it any worse than any other October? Data from agents about the number of showings on properties says “yes.” From Crain’s: Foot traffic through local homes for sale plunged more last month than in any of the previous four Octobers, according to data […]

Has the Price of this River North Penthouse Doubled in 4 Years? 303 W. Ohio Street

This 3-bedroom penthouse in the Silver Tower at 303 W. Ohio in River North came on the market in October 2016. It is on the Northeast corner with views of the John Hancock building and the rest of downtown. The kitchen has dark cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar. There’s […]

A Lincoln Park Vintage Row House Returns 3 Years Later: 1845 N. Halsted

This 3-bedroom vintage row house at 1845 N. Halsted in Lincoln Park came on the market in September 2016. It’s actually the building behind this main building- where the realtor sign is in the picture. If it looks familiar that’s because we chattered about it when it was last on the market in February 2013. […]

Vacation at Home in this Tudor Mansion with a Pool and Sauna: 6087 N. Kirkwood in Sauganash

This 5-bedroom Tudor English manor at 6087 N. Kirkwood in Sauganash came on the market in March 2016. Built in 1937, it has many of its vintage features intact including cove moldings, custom millwork, historical lead glass windows, arched doorways and two wood burning stone fireplaces. It’s on an oversized corner lot measuring 72×125 which […]