Archive for October, 2020

A 3-Bedroom Vintage Condo With Modern Features: 1130 W. Armitage in Lincoln Park

This 3-bedroom greystone condo at 1130 W. Armitage in Lincoln Park came on the market in October 2020. Built in 1920, this greystone has 8 units and garage parking. This unit is a south facing front unit with views over Armitage from a private balcony. It has some vintage features including millwork, crown moldings and […]

Get a Southport Corridor 2/2 With Garage Parking for $549,000: 3306 N. Clifton

This 2-bedroom at 3306 N. Clifton in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview came on the market in August 2020. Built in 1998, this 6-unit building has garage parking. This unit has hardwoods throughout. The kitchen has white cabinets, granite counter tops, a tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar. The kitchen is open […]

Still Looking for that Pool? A Greystone in Logan Square at 2732 N. Francisco

This 4-bedroom greystone at 2732 N. Francisco in Logan Square came on the market in July 2020. Built in 1902, it is on a larger than standard Chicago lot measuring 33×125. It has a 2.5 car heated garage. While this house is vintage, it has many modern features. The kitchen has dark wood cabinets and […]

The Ultimate Bungalow Returns: A 4-Bedroom at 5501 W. Cullom in Portage Park

This 4-bedroom brick bungalow at 5501 W. Cullom in Portage Park came on the market in September 2020. If it looks familiar, that’s because we chattered about it in 2009 where we called it the “ultimate bungalow” given its amazing interior features. You can see our 2009 chatter here with interior pictures. Built in 1926, […]

Get a 4-Bedroom in the Hancock for Under $650,000: 175 E. Delaware in Streeterville

This 4-bedroom in the John Hancock at 175 E. Delaware in Streeterville came on the market in April 2020. Built in 1969, the John Hancock currently has no real “name”, as John Hancock withdrew it, but I’m going to continue to call it the Hancock until someone else pays for the naming rights. It’s one […]

A 6-Bedroom Original Lakeview Farmhouse on an Oversized Lot: 633 W. Melrose

This 6-bedroom farmhouse at 633 W. Melrose in East Lakeview came on the market in July 2020. Built in 1876, the listing says it’s one of Lakeview’s original farmhouses. It’s on an oversized 35 x 157 lot and has a rare 3-car garage. The house has 3 fireplaces, built-ins in the living room and detailed […]