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This 2-bedroom in One Chicago at 14 W. Superior in River North came on the market in September 2023 but it was also listed in 2021 and 2022. Built in 2022, One Chicago has 77 units and valet garage parking. It’s a full amenity building with door staff and a private amenities floor. The listing […]

This 5-bedroom single family home at 2825 N. Cambridge in East Lakeview came on the market in January 2024. Built in 1894, this house is on a “rare” 33×150 lot and has a rare 3-car garage with epoxy flooring. The listing says it has been “completely renovated” and has been updated and appointed by award […]

This 3-bedroom at 2708 N. Halsted in Lincoln Park came on the market in February 2024. Built in 2007, 2708 N. Halsted is a boutique elevator building with 8 units and attached heated garage parking. There is no door staff or amenities. The listing says this unit has a “rehabbed” interior. It has hardwood flooring […]

Inventory has been near record lows in Chicago for months. This impacts home sales. You can’t buy what isn’t on the market. January sales fell to the lowest levels since 2011, which was near the bottom of the housing bust. From the Illinois Association of Realtors: The city of Chicago saw a 3.4 percent year-over-year […]

This 3-bedroom townhouse at 2736 N. Hampden in East Lincoln Park came on the market in February 2024. 2736 N. Hampden was built in 1981 and has 16 units and attached heated garage parking. This townhouse is two stories and has hardwood floors throughout. The listing says it has had a “plethora of updates.” Those […]

This 2-bedroom in the Harrison Street Lofts at 547 S. Clark in Printers Row originally came on the market in November 2023. It was removed in mid-December and then relisted on December 30. Harrison Street Lofts is an industrial building which was converted into lofts in 1998. The top floors were added at that time. […]

This 2-bedroom loft in the Grand Ohio at 211 E. Ohio in Streeterville came on the market in February 2024. The Grand Ohio was built in 1984 as apartments. It’s a full amenity building with 595 units, an indoor pool, a basketball court, tennis courts and an exercise room along with a parking garage. It […]

This 3-bedroom townhouse at 820 W. Wolfram in Lakeview came on the market in February 2024. Built in 1979, the complex has 6 townhouses and outdoor parking. What is unique is that there are no assessments. The listing says this townhouse has “full masonry” and has been “abundantly updated.” It has hardwood floors throughout. The […]

This 3-bedroom in 1611 N. Hermitage in Bucktown/Wicker Park came on the market in September 2023, was withdrawn in November 2023, and came back on the market in February 2024. Built in 2015, 1611 N. Hermitage has 17 units, garage parking and an elevator. This unit is a corner with windows on 3 sides with […]

This 2-bedroom top floor vintage unit at 2861 N. Burling in Lakeview came on the market in February 2024. Built in 1924, 2861 N. Burling has 9 units, heated garage spaces and a backyard koi pond. It has bike storage and the RING security system in the front vestibule. This unit has south, east and […]