Archive for April, 2021

A 2/2 Brick and Timber Authentic Loft Under $560,000 at 1872 N. Clybourn in Lincoln Park

This 2-bedroom corner loft in the Clybourn Lofts at 1872 N. Clybourn in Lincoln Park just came on the market. The Clybourn Lofts was a 1980s loft conversion and has 57 units and outdoor, deeded, gated parking. This listing says it was an old piano factory. The building has bike storage, a courtyard garden, a […]

A 5-Bedroom East Lakeview Penthouse with a 700 Sq Ft Terrace: 506 W. Oakdale

This 5-bedroom penthouse at 506 W. Oakdale in East Lakeview came on the market in August 2020. There’s no date on when this building was built (1880s?). It has 4 units and garage parking and was converted to condos in 2003. This penthouse unit is on the market for the first time since it’s original […]

“Incredible New Price Below Market”: A 2-Bedroom at 160 E. Illinois in Streeterville

This 2-bedroom in Avenue East at 160 E. Illinois in Streeterville came on the market in January 2021. Built in 2007, at the height of the of the housing boom, Avenue East is 130 units and has an attached garage. The building has a doorman, an exercise room and a party room. It sits just […]

A 2/2 Loft Listed at 10% Below Sold Comps in Streeterville at 240 E. Illinois

This 2-bedroom loft at Fairbanks at Cityfront Plaza at 240 E. Illinois in Streeterville originally came on the market in June 2019. Built in 2008, Fairbanks at Cityfront Plaza has 281 units, including some in the “loft” portion of the building which is the base of the building. It has an attached parking garage. It’s […]

Market Conditions: March 2021 Sales Soar 35.5% YOY on Red-Hot Condo Sales

The Illinois Association of Realtors is out with the March sales. We already know from Gary’s updates on his blog that March was red-hot. But what you might not remember was that LAST March was also strong, with the median home price rising 10%. Last spring’s housing market was already heating up before COVID hit. […]

A 6-Bedroom Lakeview Mansion With 4-Car Garage for $6.28 Million at 2902 N. Burling

This 6-bedroom single family home at 2902 N. Burling in Lakeview came on the market in August 2020. Built in 2019, this modern, contemporary home is on a double lot measuring 52×140. The house has a brick, stucco, stone and limestone exterior and a professionally landscaped lot including mature trees. It has heated double connected […]

A 1-Bedroom With a Massive Terrace Returns to the Market: 100 E. Huron in River North

This 1-bedroom in Chicago Place at 100 E. Huron in River North came on the market in April 2021 Chicago Place was constructed in 1991 and has 204 units and commercial space on the first 10 floors. It has an attached rental parking garage. It’s a full amenity building with doormen, an exercise room and […]

Rarely Available Vintage 4-Bedroom With a Terrace: 545 W. Stratford Place in Lakeview

This 4-bedroom full floor condo at 545 W. Stratford Place in East Lakeview came on the market in October 2020. Built in 1913, 545 W. Stratford has 4 units with a shared yard and common storage. It’s a rare vintage boutique elevator building where the elevator opens directly into the foyer. This unit has 4 […]

Fully Renovated Lincoln Park 3-Bedroom Townhouse for $835,000: 1818 N. Dayton

This 3-bedroom townhouse at 1818 N. Dayton in Lincoln Park came on the market in March 2021. Built in 1981 (although one listing said 1978) it has 41 units around a cobblestone courtyard. This is an end unit and has a first floor attached one car garage. The first floor also includes a bonus room […]

Get a 4-Bedroom Bucktown Townhouse for $850,000: 2342 W. Wabansia

This 4-bedroom Wabansia Row townhouse at 2342 W. Wabansia in Bucktown came on the market in July 2020. Wabansia Row was built in phases. This particular townhouse was built in 2002 in the first phase, but the second phase was built as late as 2010. There are 11 units in this phase along with attached garage parking. This […]