Printers Row for $205 a square foot
There may be $400,000 750 square foot one bedrooms for sale in the South Loop past Roosevelt Road, but closer to the loop you can still get a wide open loft for a lot less.
The Pope Building at 633 S. Plymouth is one of the authentic loft buildings in Printer Row. Only 12 stories, the building was originally apartments and was converted in 1999-2000 to condos. Many were converted in their original condition- meaning the units were simply wide open loft spaces with no walls. While lacking original brick walls like other Printers Row buildings, the building has 12 foot barrel vaulted concrete ceilings and historic floor to ceiling windows. The building was used in the printing industry and has a large freight elevator.
There is no parking with the building and washer/dryers are not allowed in units (with the exception of a few 2 bedroom, 2 bath units. I’ve seen them in those units. But there are only 1 or 2 of those in the building.)
Original owners had an option of purchasing an upgrade package with newer kitchen cabinets, black appliances and granite countertops. Some purchased it and some didn’t. This is one that didn’t. It also still has the carpeting. Most of the units now have hardwood floors.
Unit #209: 970 square foot studio
- Sold in August 2000 for $118,300
- Currently listed for $199,000
- Assessment of $213 a month
- Castle Keepers Realty has the listing
This is a picture of Unit #1207 which is upgraded and looks a bit larger. It is listed for $230,000. You can also see the distinctive barrel vaulted concrete ceilings better in this picture.
Rubloff has the listing.
Unit 307 is a 1 bedroom 1 bath 850 square foot unit that recently came on the market on 3/11/11 and is listed for $179,000. Not sure if this is the same floorplan as unit 1207 as I cannot tell from the pictures.