3-Bedroom Modern Masterpiece in University Commons: 1033 W. 14th in University Village
This 3-bedroom loft in University Commons at 1033 W. 14th in University Village came on the market in June 2025. (Sorry- no picture)
University Commons was built in 1922-1925 and converted into loft condos in 2007-2008, which was the height of the housing bubble.
It is a 6 building mega-development with about 824 units and heated garage parking.
It has a heated outdoor pool, “serene suburban-like sidewalks,” lush landscaping, mature trees, common rooftop deck with skyline views, workout room, party room, dog run, rent-able theater and on-site management.
This is a corner unit that the listing calls a “modern masterpiece.”
It has had a “designer renovation” and is in “triple mint condition.”
This loft has concrete ceilings and columns with floor-to-ceiling windows.
There are herringbone bamboo floors throughout.
The Chef’s kitchen has Bosch appliances, Franke sink and hot pot, white cabinets, crisp white millwork, honed marble countertops and backsplash along with an oversized island.
Two of the three bedrooms have windows in a split floor plan. The third is also called a “den” on the floor plan.
The primary suite is oversized and has a walk-in-closet and en suite bathroom with a freestanding claw foot tub, frameless glass shower and dual vanity.
The unit has the features that buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit, and heated garage parking is included.
It also has a private outdoor balcony that overlooks the central courtyard.
These buildings are in University Village but is a short stroll away from 18th street in Pilsen. The West and South Loop restaurants and shops are also nearby.
Listed at $599,999, it is $69,999 above the 2023 sales price of $530,000. The renovation had been done before the 2023 sale.
Will it get the premium?
Cory Tanzer at Option Premier has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.
Unit #337: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1501 square feet, loft
- Sold in May 2007 for $466,000
- Sold in November 2018 for $413,500
- Sold in November 2023 for $530,000
- Currently listed at $599,999
- Assessments of $790 a month (includes cable, exercise room, pool, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal, Internet)
- Taxes of $4971
- Central Air
- Washer/dryer in the unit
- Heated garage parking included
- Bedroom #1: 14×16
- Bedroom #2: 12×11
- Bedroom #3: 7×13
- Living room: 14×15
- Dining room: 10×15
- Kitchen: 9×16
- Pantry: 8×6
- Laundry: 6×6
- Walk-in-closet: 10×5
- Balcony: 15×7
“The third is also called a “den” on the floor plan.”
Because it ain’t a bedroom. No closet, prison-level amount of borrowed light, barn door.
Lot of motivational posters there.
I love that they included not 1, not 2, but 3 pics of the slot car track. I had a giant Tyco track as a kid, set up in the basement. It got wrecked when the basement flooded.
Anyone with any advice about living in this neighborhood now?
Jenny lived near here 10 years ago. These units have a lot of outdoor space, especially the first floor. The pool is nice. But with 900 units, how crowded does it get?
These buildings are cool. Glad they were saved into housing.
Also, I love the herringbone floors. Those are becoming more common in condos. But will these look really dated in about 20 years?
I was going to do a post on this unit in 444 W. Belmont. We’ve chattered about this building in the past. A 1800 square foot 2/2 listed at $575,000.
It’s, of course, already under contract.
https://www.redfin.com/IL/Chicago/444-W-Belmont-Ave-60657/unit-3A/home/12792197
I was also going to do a post about this 900 square foot 1-bedroom loft at 525 N. Halsted. We’ve chattered about this building in the past too.
But, of course, it’s under contract now.
https://www.redfin.com/IL/Chicago/525-N-Halsted-St-60642/unit-300/home/14101828