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Get a 2-Bedroom Brick and Timber River North Loft for $535,000: 520 W. Huron

This 2-bedroom loft in River North Commons at 520 W. Huron in River North came on the market in January 2025.

Built in 1912, River North Commons has 197 units and attached garage parking. It was converted into lofts in 2000.

It has 24-hour doorstaff, on-site management, a bike room and an exercise room.

This unit has authentic loft features including timber ceilings, exposed brick and exposed ductwork.

But it also has some unique custom millwork in some of the rooms, including the living room.

There are hardwood floors in the main living area.

It has a fireplace in the living room.

The kitchen is open to the living room and has white and gray (?) or black (?) cabinets, granite countertops, a white subway tile backsplash, Whirlpool and GE stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar with seating for 5 people.

There’s no dining room.

The primary bedroom is en suite and has a walk-in-closet as well as a window. The listing says both bedrooms have been enclosed with full walls.

The second bedroom does not have a window but has glass block near the ceiling.

This loft has the features that buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit (a stackable LG which is new in 2023) and one deeded parking space included in the price.

It also has a private balcony that faces north with city views.

River North Commons is near the shops and restaurants of west River North, near Ward Park and the riverwalk along the Chicago River. It is near several bus lines.

This unit last sold 20 years ago and has only had two owners since the original loft conversion in 2000.

Listed at $535,000, are brick and timber lofts still popular in 2025?

Carrie McCormick at @properties Christie’s has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #608: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, no square footage listed, loft

  • Sold in April 2000 for $258,500
  • Sold in April 2005 for $374,500
  • Originally listed in January 2025 at $535,000 (includes one deeded parking space)
  • Assessments of $833 a month (includes doorman, cable, exercise room, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
  • Taxes of $9418
  • Central Air
  • Washer/dryer in the unit
  • Gas fireplace
  • Bedroom #1: 11×15
  • Bedroom #2: 10×11
  • Living room: 16×19
  • Kitchen: 11×10
  • Balcony: 14×5

 

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One Response to “Get a 2-Bedroom Brick and Timber River North Loft for $535,000: 520 W. Huron”

  1. April 2000 for $258,500 + CPI = $476k
    April 2005 for $374,500 + CPI = $607k

    and a decent amount spent on updates at some point.

    Too bad about the $300 range, tho.

    It’s fine, in a decent location that has some upside to the neighborhood still (or downside, if you are a casino scold), and is asking basically the 2001 price in real dollars. And yet, yaaaaawn.

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