Archive for September, 2020

Looking for a Big Private Patio in the Gold Coast? A 2-Bedroom at 72 W. Schiller

This 2-bedroom townhouse at 72 W. Schiller in the Gold Coast came on the market in September 2020. The picture above is not the exact listed unit but is one of the complex. Built in 1968, this complex has 20 townhouses with private patios. It is fenced in and has gated entries with  landscaped interior […]

Looking for a Single Family Home in Old Town with 2-Car Parking? 1740 N. Sedgwick

This 3-bedroom brick vintage single family home at 1740 N. Sedgwick in Old Town came on the market in August 2020. Built in 1886, just after the Chicago Fire, it’s on an oversized lot measuring 25×144 and has a 2-car garage. The house was apparently renovated by a top designer prior to the last sale […]

A 2-Bedroom Penthouse with Vintage Elegance in East Lakeview: 433 W. Briar

This 2-bedroom penthouse in 433 W. Briar in East Lakeview came on the market in August 2020. Built in 1929, the building has 34 units and an elevator. Converted by Belgravia Group in 2007, it has an exercise room, storage and a landscaped garden with grill. Because it’s the penthouse, this unit has several unique […]

A Renovated River North 1-Bedroom in the Cathedral District: 25 E. Superior

This 1-bedroom in The Fordham at 25 E. Superior in River North came on the market in July 2020. The Fordham was built in 2003 and has 244 units. It’s a full amenity luxury building with doormen, a pool, an exercise room and attached garage parking. It is considered to be in the Cathedral District […]

Want to be a Landlord? A 2-Flat on a Double Lot at 2726 N. Mozart in Logan Square

This vintage 2-flat at 2726 N. Mozart in Logan Square came on the market in August 2020. Built in 1896, this 2-flat is on a double lot measuring 60×125. It also has a masonry 2-car garage. The house has some of its original features including wood work and stained glass. The first floor is a […]

Market Conditions: Chicago August Sales at 4-Year Highs But Suburbs Hotter

The Illinois Association of Realtors is out with the August sales. During the month, there was a second looting episode while the coronavirus pandemic continued. Many thought there would be fleeing from the city to the suburbs and other states but sales continue to see year-over-year gains in the strongest August in 4 years. The […]

Live on a Private Lane in Old Town: A 4-Bedroom Townhouse at 233 W. Concord Lane

This 4-bedroom townhouse in the Concord Lane Townhouses at 233 W. Concord Lane in Old Town came on the market in July 2020. Built in 1979, the Concord Lane Townhouses has 20 townhouses with attached one-car garages along a private brick street protected by a security gate. This townhouse has 10 foot ceilings on the […]

Want to Live on Palmer Square? A 3-Bedroom Loft at 2950 W. Palmer Square in Logan Square

This 3-bedroom loft at 2950 W. Palmer Square in Logan Square came on the market in August 2020. Built in 1909, this building has 8 units and outdoor courtyard parking. This loft is a top floor unit with high concrete ceilings although it doesn’t have any exposed brick or beams. The listing says there are […]

Still Looking for that Private Patio? A 2-Bedroom Loft at 2600 N. Southport in Lincoln Park

This 2-bedroom loft in the Amhurst Lofts at 2600 N. Southport in Lincoln Park came on the market in September 2020. Built in 1925, the Amhurst Lofts has 65 units and heated underground garage parking. This loft has west and north facing industrial windows with 11 foot ceilings and exposed ductwork. It doesn’t have any […]

A Duplex 2-Bedroom Loft with Roof Rights in Bucktown: 1728 N. Damen

This 2-bedroom duplex loft in the Ludwig Drum Factory at 1728 N. Damen in Bucktown came on the market in September 2020. Built in 1967, the Ludwig Drum Factory has 43 lofts. I’m not sure if it has a garage but the listing says there is 1 heated garage space “connected to the building” also […]