Archive for May, 2019

Get Custom Farmhouse Finishes For Under $375,000 in Printers Row: 740 S. Federal

This 2-bedroom in Printers Square Condominiums at 740 S. Federal in Printers Row just came on the market. Built in 1922, it has 355 units. It was converted into condos at the height of the housing boom, in 2006. The listing says this unit has been “newly remodeled.” It has many custom farmhouse finishes including […]

Get a Renovated 3/3 Sandburg Townhouse: 1420 N. Sandburg Terrace in the Gold Coast

This 3-bedroom Sandburg Village townhouse at 1420 N. Sandburg Terrace in the Gold Coast came on the market in April 2019. The townhouses were built in 1964 (the above picture is one of the townhouse courtyards but it may not be the one for 1420). This is a center courtyard unit which shares a private […]

How Much Does Outdoor Space Matter? One Bennett Park at 451 E. Grand in Streeterville

The new construction luxury building One Bennett Park at 451 E. Grand in Streeterville has finished construction. Designed by Robert A.M. Stern, it boasts just 67 luxury condos, with 279 luxury apartments on the lower level. Don’t worry. They each have their own set of lobbies and amenities so the condo owners don’t have to […]

Looking for a Townhouse with 2-Car Garage Parking? 3147 N. Honore in North Center

This 3-bedroom townhouse at 3147 N. Honore in North Center recently came on the market. Is this Roscoe Village? I’m not sure where that border is but the property is listed as being in North Center, and not Lakeview, but it’s on the border of Roscoe Village, either way. Built in 2006, there are 14 […]

Live in a Former ComEd Substation: A 2-Bedroom at 1128 W. Ardmore in Edgewater

This 2-bedroom duplex down at 1128 W. Ardmore in Edgewater came on the market in April 2019 but it had previously been listed in both 2017 and 2018. Built in 1925, this former Commonwealth Edison substation was converted into lofts at the height of the housing bubble in 2006 and 2007. There are 16 units […]

Are These 3-Bedroom Duplexes Still Red Hot? 433 W. Grant in East Lincoln Park

This 3-bedroom duplex in The Portals at 433 W. Grant in East Lincoln Park came on the market in March 2019. Built in 1972, this complex has 50 units and outdoor deeded parking. This unit is one of the ground floor units with duplex up. The living/dining room and kitchen are on the first floor […]

This 3-Bedroom Historic Row House is Still Available: 3810 N. Alta Vista Terrace in Lakeview

This 3-bedroom row house at 3810 N. Alta Vista Terrace in Lakeview came on the market in October 2017. It’s also been for rent off and on since. You may recall that Alta Vista Terrace is a Chicago Landmark District. These 40 row homes were built from 1900 to 1904 and were built to look […]

Looking to Operate Your Business from a Life/Work Loft? 711 S. Dearborn in Printers Row

This 3-bedroom loft in the Donohue building at 711 S. Dearborn in Printers Row recently came on the market. The Donohue Lofts are authentic brick and timber lofts that were built in 1886. The Donohue was one of the first buildings converted to residential condos in Printers Row in the 1980s. There are 90 units […]

Looking for a Little Parisian Flair in the Gold Coast? 1255 N. State Parkway

This 1-bedroom in The Churchill at 1255 N. State Parkway in the Gold Coast just came on the market. Built in 1924, it has 68 units and a doorman. The listing describes this unit as an “elegant Parisian flat.” It has hardwood floors throughout and an updated kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and […]

A Penthouse with 360 Degree Views Directly Down the River: 333 N. Canal in the Near West Side

This 3-bedroom penthouse at Riverbend at 333 N. Canal on the Near West Side recently came on the market. Riverbend was built in 2002 and has 148 units and a parking garage. This building was built, literally, at the bend of the River. For years, Wolf Point sat undeveloped across from Riverbend, but now there […]