Archive for September, 2018

5 Months Later and a $111,000 Reduction on a River North Duplex Loft: 375 W. Erie

This 2-bedroom duplex up loft in Erie Center Lofts at 375 W. Erie in River North came on the market in May 2018. It has authentic loft features including exposed brick and timber ceilings. But it’s no standard 2/2 as it also has a huge 416 square foot terrace off the master suite. The listing says […]

A Housing Market Slowdown? A Townhouse in Old Town at 210 W. Scott

This 3-bedroom townhouse in Old Town Square at 210 W. Scott in Old Town came on the market in June 2018. This townhouse development was built in 1997 and has 59 units. The listing says it is “move-in ready.” It has new carpet in the bedrooms and refinished hardwood floors. The kitchen has modern white […]

Do Renovations Pay Off? A 2-Bedroom at 1155 W. Armitage in Lincoln Park

This corner 2-bedroom at 1155 W. Armitage in Lincoln Park came on the market in June 2018. The building was constructed in 1995, has an elevator and a heated attached garage. It has 42 units. According to the notes to the unit on Zillow, the building is doing some decorating on the hallways and lobby […]

Love Views? Live Large on the 46th Floor at 1030 N. State in the Gold Coast

This 3-bedroom in Newberry Plaza at 1030 N. State in the Gold Coast just came on the market. Newberry Plaza was built in 1971 and has 52 stories. At the time it was built, it was the 6th tallest residential building in the world. It’s a full amenity building with an outdoor pool, doormen, exercise […]

Are Light Hardwood Floors in Again? 1366 N. Dearborn Parkway in the Gold Coast

This 3-bedroom in the vintage mid-rise at 1366 N. Dearborn Parkway in the Gold Coast came on the market in May 2018. The building was constructed in 1926 and has 40 units but no parking. This 10th floor unit has an elevator that opens directly into the apartment. It has many of its vintage features […]

Get a 3-Bedroom for Under $380,000 in Andersonville: 5603 N. Glenwood

This 3-bedroom at 5603 N. Glenwood in Andersonville came on the market in June 2018. This building was constructed in 1907 and has 24 units. It was converted into condos during the housing boom in 2006. This is a southwest corner unit with hardwood floors throughout. There are some exposed brick walls. The kitchen has […]

Looking for a Penthouse with a Landscaped Terrace? 130 S. Canal in the Loop

This 2-bedroom penthouse in Metropolitan Place at 130 S. Canal in the Loop just came on the market. It’s a corner unit with west and city views. The listing says the unit was previously a third bedroom but the kitchen was moved into the third bedroom in order to open up the living/dining area. The […]

How Much Will You Pay for a 1-Bedroom Condo in Logan Square? 2520 N. Willets

This 1-bedroom at 2520 N. Willets in Logan Square came on the market in August 2018. This building was constructed in 2007 and has 8 units. (It’s the building on the right side of the picture.) This is a first floor unit with a street facing terrace. The listing says it has a newly updated […]

Dreaming of a Single Family Home on the Boulevard? 3055 W. Logan Blvd in Logan Square

This 4-bedroom vintage single family house at 3055 W. Logan Boulevard in Logan Square has been on the market since June 2018. Built in 1901, it has many of its vintage features including the original hardwood floors, leaded windows, moldings and archways. The listing says there is updated plumbing, electric and roof. The kitchen is […]