Get a 2/2 with W/D in the Unit for $350,000 in Old Town: 1212 N. LaSalle
This 2-bedroom in 1212 N. LaSalle in Old Town came on the market in March 2026.
1212 N. LaSalle was built in 1988 and converted into condos in 1992-94. It has 230 units and attached garage parking.
The building has 24/7 door staff, an exercise room and bike storage.
This unit is one of the rare 2-bedroom units. It has oversized windows and a semi-open concept.
There are hardwood floors throughout.
The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and what looks like stone countertops. It has a peninsula with seating for 2.
The living and dining room are in a combo with a private balcony.
Neither of the bedrooms are en suite but there are two bathrooms.
One of the bedrooms has a second private balcony.
The unit has a walk-in-closet.
It has some of the features buyers look for including central air and washer/dryer in the unit. The listing doesn’t say there is any parking, so I don’t think it has a space. It is deeded separately. But if anyone else can tell, let us know.
This building is near the shops and restaurants of Old Town and the Gold Coast and there are 3 grocery stores, Aldi, Jewel, and The Fresh Market, within a few blocks.
There are buses and the Red Line stop at Clark nearby.
Listed at $350,000, is this a deal for a 2/2 in this location?
Zachary Redden and Chase Redden at Redden+McDaniel have the listing. See the pictures here. Sorry, no floor plan.
Unit #1206: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, no square footage listed
- Sold in January 1994 for $125,500
- Sold in February 2006 for $335,000
- Sold in June 2018 for $315,000
- Currently listed at $350,000
- Assessments of $1078 a month (includes heat, doorman, cable, exercise room, scavenger)
- Taxes of $5326
- Central Air
- Washer/dryer in the unit
- Parking???
- Bedroom #1: 12×13
- Bedroom #2: 9×12
- Living/dining room: 22×19
- Kitchen: 10×8
- Foyer: 3×12
- 2 private balconies
This is an interesting unit because it’s cheaper than renting in nearby buildings. And you still get the washer/dryer in the unit. It might not have parking but you can probably rent it or maybe you don’t have a car.
Things selling quickly right now are $1 million houses and $600,000 2 bedroom units. I’m not sure about the units like this one under $400k.
We will see.
But you’d be living above a Planned Parenthood. Putting aside political leanings, I can’t imagine most would be comfortable being reminded about what goes on there every time they enter or exit the building.
Perhaps that’s what is holding the price down relative to the rest of the area.
Yes, women’s healthcare is very scary and off-putting.
I’d be more bothered by the possibility of domestic terrorism than anything PP is doing.
Rental parking is available in the podium for under $200/month.
“Sabrina on March 10th, 2026 at 1:04 am
This is an interesting unit because it’s cheaper than renting in nearby buildings.”
I wonder if this is the new normal. Where Sabrina needs to add more color via comments versus the boilerplate
The listed property is arguably more convenient being so close to a red line stop and grocery store but the area is more sketchy.
For these large buildings, I’d rather be in this location north of North Ave
https://www.redfin.com/IL/Chicago/1660-N-La-Salle-Dr-60614/unit-3208/home/13342846
totally not comparable but a true quirky Old town Triangle place
https://www.redfin.com/IL/Chicago/1706-N-Fern-Ct-60614/home/200352768
“For these large buildings, I’d rather be in this location north of North Ave”
You will pay considerably more and not get in-unit w/d. But I get it about the location. Although it has gotten “better” over the last decade thanks to thousands of new apartments built within 3 to 4 block radius.
“Rental parking is available in the podium for under $200/month.”
Thanks for the info anon(tfo). That’s cheap.
“But you’d be living above a Planned Parenthood. Putting aside political leanings, I can’t imagine most would be comfortable being reminded about what goes on there every time they enter or exit the building.”
It’s been there for 20+ years. But I’m sure there are some people who would not buy in this building for that reason. Similarly, there are some who would not buy in a building with a dispensary at the base or a bar open until 2 am with an outdoor beer garden. Or a host of other things.
“ It’s been there for 20+ years. But I’m sure there are some people who would not buy in this building for that reason.”
The market speaks for itself. This condo is priced low for its size and the neighborhood during a period of very limited inventory and wasn’t swept off the market during the first weekend on the market.
“The market speaks for itself. This condo is priced low for its size and the neighborhood during a period of very limited inventory and wasn’t swept off the market during the first weekend on the market.”
Eh. Small kitchen and parking is rental are issues. Not everything sells immediately. However, it does have 2/2 which is rare at this price. Otherwise, you’re getting a 1 bedroom for this price.
many units in this building do not have in unit washer dryers as the building has a shared laundry room
actually and call out to anon tfo
1212 n. lasalle was built in 1987. isn’t 1987 pretty late for buildings to be built with shared laundry facilities? i think shared laundry facilities was much more of a 60 70s thing.
Unit #1206: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, no square footage listed
it’s such a lack of effort to not spend the under 60s to look up the unit on zillow to check on floor plans and sq footage
“it’s such a lack of effort to not spend the under 60s to look up the unit on zillow to check on floor plans and sq footage”
If it’s not listed on Redfin, it’s not listed on Redfin. If you want to look at several listing services, feel free.
“1212 n. lasalle was built in 1987. isn’t 1987 pretty late for buildings to be built with shared laundry facilities? i think shared laundry facilities was much more of a 60 70s thing.”
I guess not. Affordable.
If it’s not listed on Redfin, it’s not listed on Redfin. If you want to look at several listing services, feel free.
seems quite possible that there is a financial arrangement w/ Redfin
“seems quite possible that there is a financial arrangement w/ Redfin”
Um…no.
I lose money operating this blog now. But that’s a good thing. It means Chicago real estate has healed. People like watching the train wreck, like Bob the Bear on this blog. He shows up every few years when he thinks the housing market is going to crash again. Some cities are going to, but not Chicago. Bob is going to be waiting another decade because Chicago’s market is the tightest in the nation.
I like Redfin better than Zillow or any of the other real estate sites. That’s it. If you like one of the others, nothing is preventing you from putting in the address and finding the property.
I think it isn’t selling because the target market for this unit….first time buyers..think everything should be high end and new. They don’t want or cannot fathom doing any work even if it means getting a good deal. The finishes here, especially the appliances, are neither high end or new…although they look well maintained in the photos. I think coming up with $70K just to have a monthly nut comparable to nearby rentals is also a big hurdle for most and with a property this age you need to be concerned about any possible special assessments coming down the pike. I am also personally icked-out by the deer head and the seller should absolutely get rid of it and put some of their clutter in storage to make the place feel less cramped. Also PP is not in the base of THIS building…but the base of THIS building does have a dispensary…..and wow…PP is a primary source of healthcare for uninsured / underinsured women. Scary.
I live nearby. I would prefer this location for the proximity to TWO Jewels, the Freshmarket, Target and Marianos plus a number of new restaurants on Wells south of Division. Yeah it isn’t as pretty as north of North but it has more walkable amenities and is comparably close to the lakefront path with better access to mass transit.
“first time buyers..think everything should be high end and new”
what a crazy world we live in.
Lots of flippant comments on here. So I guess I’ll just spell it out.
Planned Parenthood is well known for administering abortions. The doctors unalive babies at various stages of gestation, up to 6.5 months in IL. It’s sad and disgusting that this is so widely practiced and accepted in a first world country.
I guess it’s easiest for folks like Cat and Anon to ignore / justify such circumstances by saying things like “PP is a primary source of healthcare for uninsured / underinsured women. Scary.”