Archive for August, 2018

Do You Want a Window in the Bathroom? A 3-Bedroom at 4 E. Elm in the Gold Coast

This 3-bedroom in 4 E. Elm in the Gold Coast just came on the market. This building was constructed in 2016 and has just 35 units, an outdoor pool and a parking garage. Located near the shops and restaurants of the Viagra Triangle, this is a rare new construction building in this neighborhood. This unit is […]

Forget the High-Rise in Streeterville, Buy a Townhouse Instead: 403 E. North Water

This 3-bedroom townhouse at the base of the Riverview Condominiums at 403 E. North Water in Streeterville came on the market in July 2018. The building was constructed in 2004 and has 159 units and a parking garage. In addition to the high-rise portion of the building, the base has a dozen or so of […]

Love to Entertain? 2 Balconies and a Rooftop Oasis: 2028 W. Pierce in Wicker Park

This penthouse 3-bedroom at 2028 W. Pierce in Wicker Park came on the market in June 2018. Built in 2001, it has 8 units and gated parking. This top floor unit is duplex up and has 20 foot atrium ceilings in the living/dining room along with a south facing balcony. The bedrooms and kitchen/living space […]

Do Renovations Always Pay Off? A 3-Bedroom Penthouse at 225 W. Scott in Old Town

This 3-bedroom penthouse at 225 W. Scott in Old Town came on the market in July 2018. This midrise building was constructed in 1999. It has 12 units, a parking garage and an elevator. The listing says this is a “complete renovation” of the unit. It has refinished oak hardwood floors. The main level includes […]

3 Years Later, California-Like Mansion Still For Sale: 1970 N. Burling in Lincoln Park

This 5-bedroom custom built single family home at 1970 N. Burling in Lincoln Park originally came on the market in September 2015. We chattered about it in November 2015 because it has a lot of unique features. You can read the chatter here. You might recall, it was built in 2010 on an oversized 45×122.5 […]

A Penthouse Duplex Mansion in the Sky: 3500 N. Lake Shore Drive in Lakeview

This 4-bedroom duplex penthouse at 3500 N. Lake Shore Drive in Lakeview just came on the market. This is one of the grand dames of vintage buildings on Lake Shore Drive. Built in 1926, it has 63 units but no parking. The listing says this penthouse has been remodeled. It calls it a “penthouse duplex […]

Market Conditions: July Housing Sales Up 1.1% But is the Chicago Market Slowing?

The Illinois Association of Realtors is out with the July housing numbers. The city of Chicago saw year-over-year home sales increase 1.1 percent with 2,728 sales in July, compared to 2,698 a year ago. The median price of a home in the city of Chicago in July was $309,000 up 3.0 percent compared to July […]

Is Outdoor Space a “Must” in Chicago? A 2-Bedroom at 30 W. Oak in the Gold Coast

This 2-bedroom in 30 W. Oak in the Gold Coast recently came on the market. 30 W. Oak was built in 2006 and has 44 units and a parking garage. It was built as a luxury condo building and still has some of the most expensive units in the city. This corner unit has 11 […]

Can Older Buildings Compete With New Construction? 270 E. Pearson in Streeterville

This 3-bedroom in The Belvedere at 270 E. Pearson in Streeterville came on the market in May 2018. The Belvedere was built in 2007 and has just 42 units. There are just 2 units per floor. It’s a full amenity building with a doorman, an exercise room and heated garage parking. This unit is on […]

Is the Chicago Housing Market Slowing? A 2/2 at 106 N. Aberdeen in the West Loop

This 2-bedroom in the Brixton Lofts at 106 N. Aberdeen in the West Loop came on the market in June 2018. The Brixton is a 31-unit brick industrial building with “loft-style” condos and garage parking. This 2-bedroom is a corner unit with exposed brick, exposed timber ceilings and ductwork. There are hardwood floors throughout. The […]