Classy Loft Living in Edgewater
You can find loft style units in every neighborhood of the city, even in Edgewater, not necessarily known for its industrial buildings.
This 1927 28 unit building at 5646 N. Kenmore is right on the edge of the Bryn Mawr Historic District at Bryn Mawr and Kenmore. It’s not what you would normally think of when you think of “lofts.”
This part of Edgewater is seeing a big influx of restaurants and cafes with Starbucks, Mia Francesca and others all located on that block of Bryn Mawr.
The units in this building have distinctive concrete ceilings and big windows.
Unit #1C: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1200 square feet
- Sold in November 2000 for $75,000
- Sold in January 2001 for $135,000
- Listed at $267,000
- Recently reduced to $259,000
- Washer/Dryer in the unit
- Listing says there is a parking space, not sure if its rented or with the unit
- Thomas Hall at Rubloff has the listing
The listing says it is not a garden unit. But it seems to have this peculiar side patio.
As a comparison, Unit #4C, also a 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit, was the most expensive unit to ever sell in the building. The history of Unit #4C:
- Originally sold in September 2000 for $147,042
- Sold in July 2005 for $244,000
- Sold in April 2007 for $235,000
Unit #6B is also currently on the market. It is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath top floor penthouse unit with a private roof-top deck. Also 1200 square feet.
- Sold in March 2004 for $204,000
- Currently listed for $289,900
It doesn’t have the authentic concrete ceilings.
Susan Morrow at Koenig & Strey has the listing.
Sorry to be off topic with this post. I found your website today and really enjoyed it. I see that you have a similar interest in the fortunes of flippers. Do you have a contact email?
Glad you like the website! You can contact me at sabrina@cribchatter.com with any tips or leads.
But I prefer any discussion to be in the comments section so that everyone can benefit.
Great post! What an interesting unit/building. However, I don’t know where it is…How would you get to the Loop? As you all can tell, I am a downtown person, unfamiliar with these far out neighborhoods. Thanks for the info Sabrina!
David:
The Bryn Mawr red line stop is about a block away, so the transportation from there is actually pretty good.
Just wanted to chime in. I am the owner of unit 1C, pictured above with the orange walls. It is not a garden unit, as it is not below the first floor. It is a 1st floor unit, at ground level. The narrow patio is deeded to the apartment…I never got a chance to get creative with it. If anyone is interested in it, you can email me at: davidenchicago@hotmail.com Thanks!
David:
Is this unit off the market now? I can’t find it listed. Does this mean it will be re-listed (probably in the spring?)
Also- any update on the price?
Thanks.
Look at that–G’s ground-zero post! It’s like reading history! 😀