Archive for May, 2020

Market Conditions: What Pandemic? Bidding Wars in Chicago this Spring

Inventory is low this spring due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some sellers are afraid to list as they don’t want strangers walking through their home. Others may be waiting for the state to reopen for business. But buyers are still looking as Crain’s Dennis Rodkin reports: “It’s been very busy, kind of crazy,” said Ryan […]

When Old is New Again: A 4-Bedroom in 55 W. Delaware in the Gold Coast

This 4-bedroom in the Park Newberry at 55 W. Delaware in the Gold Coast just came on the market. Built in 1996, the Park Newberry has 182 units, attached garage parking, and doormen. It has a unique circular driveway with a fountain in front of the entrance. The listing says this is a “1-year old […]

3-Bedroom Vintage Living in East Lakeview for Under $500,000: 537 W. Roscoe

This 3-bedroom at 537 W. Roscoe in East Lakeview just came on the market. This building was constructed in 1923 and has 26 units. There’s no parking or elevator. This unit has some of its vintage features including the original moldings. It has unique French windows in the living room which also has 3-exposures and […]

When Will Properties Re-List? A 2-Bedroom at 2017 W. Evergreen in Wicker Park

This 2-bedroom at 2017 W. Evergreen in Wicker Park came on the market in September 2019. Built in 1890 on a larger than standard Chicago lot, this building has 6 units and deeded parking. You may recall from prior chatter, that a new addition was built on the back of this building which is why […]

Live in Renaissance-Inspired Splendor in Streeterville: A 3-Bedroom at 200 E. Pearson

This 3-bedroom in 200 E. Pearson in Streeterville came on the market in August 2018. Built in 1917, it only has 10 units with just 2 units per floor. There’s no doorman or parking but there is a full-time engineer. And there is a sign in front of the building discussing the very famous architect […]

A 3-Bedroom in The Greenhouses with a Private Terrace: 2131 N. Clark in Lincoln Park

This 3-bedroom triplex in The Greenhouses at 2131 N. Clark in Lincoln Park just came on the market. The Greenhouses were built in 1976 and were designed by Gertrude Kerbis. It has 11 units along with a roof top deck for residents and outdoor parking. Crain’s Dennis Rodkin, when he was still with Chicago Magazine, […]

A Completely Rehabbed 3-Bedroom in the River North Gallery District: 215 W. Huron

This 3-bedroom at 215 W. Huron in the Gallery District neighborhood of River North just came on the market. This building was constructed in 1888 and has 5 units, an elevator and garage parking. We’ve chattered about several of these units in the past. This is a full-floor unit with 15 windows and 3 exposures. […]

A Rare East Lakeview 4-Bedroom Townhouse with Parking: 3631 N. Pine Grove

This 4-bedroom townhouse at 3631 N. Pine Grove in East Lakeview came on the market in April 2020. Built in 1978, there are 6 units and a private, gated drive which leads to outdoor parking. This townhouse has some features that buyers look for, and can rarely find in a townhouse, including 4-bedrooms and a […]

Looking for a Big Yard? A 4-Bedroom SFH at 4230 N. Marine in Buena Park

This 4-bedroom single family house at 4230 N. Marine in the Buena Park neighborhood of Uptown came on the market in March 2020. Built in 1935, an older listing described the home as a “Georgian.” It’s on a larger than average gated lot measuring 75×110. It has a 2-car attached garage and a rare city […]

Looking for a Vintage 2-Bedroom With Garage Parking in Lakeview? 2851 N. Burling

This 2-bedroom at 2851 N. Burling in Lakeview just came on the market. Built in 1916, this building has 6 units and 3 separate private 1-car garages. This unit has the layout and rooms that are common with vintage units including a four season room, a dining room and hardwood floors throughout. The west facing […]