Get a 2/2 For Under $350K With All the Bells & Whistles: 3705 N. Paulina in Lakeview
This top floor 2-bedroom at 3705 N. Paulina in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview seems to have all of the features that condo buyers look for.
It has central air, in-unit washer/dryer and garage parking.
The unit also has a large east facing deck that overlooks the treetops.
The kitchen has maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops.
The listing also says its in the coveted Blaine school district.
Listed $23,000 under the 2005 price, is this a good alternative to renting in the neighborhood?
Mitch Gordon at Baird & Warner has the listing. See more pictures here.
Unit #3: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1400s quare feet
- Sold in April 2001 for $359,000
- Sold in September 2005 for $372,500
- Originally listed in September 2011 for $349,500
- Currently still listed for $349,500
- Assessments of $192 a month
- Taxes of $5693
- Central Air
- Washer/Dryer in the unit
- Garage parking included
- Bedroom #1: 13×10
- Bedroom #2: 13×9
Powerwash that deck!
I think it’s the wide angle?! lens that’s distorting all the pictures, but the picture of the kitchen is making me dizzy!
Outside of the Gold Coast, I don’t see paying over $300,000 for a smallish 2/2. I say this goes for $275,000
Surprise, surprise. More delusional sellers. You could have gotten a nice house up the street for what these dreamers are asking.
http://www.redfin.com/IL/Chicago/3907-N-Hermitage-Ave-60613/home/13388367
$250 maybe?
250K and I like the weathered deck
“You could have gotten a nice house up the street”
Perhaps the sellers/buyers of the subject property would be willing to rent their garage space to the new owners of 3907 N. Hermitage.
I think that the price is a bit optimistic however I lived right around the corner on the 1600 block of Grace in the mid 90’s. It was GREAT back then and I’d suspect that it has only gotten better. Someone will eventually appreciate this home in such a nice location and pay close to $300K.
9 ft. w bedroom sounds squeezy.
Someone should rename 2/2’s to 10/12’s because units like these are a dime a dozen. We will see this unit again in Feb’12 for $325k and then again in May for $299k.
Agree with Jenny, if they were smart they would list it today for $300k, sell it for $275k and cut their losses.
The finishes are beautiful. I think it will sell north of $300.
Some comparables:
3443 Lincoln 2BR/2Ba sold $335 in September.
http://www.redfin.com/IL/Chicago/3443-N-Lincoln-Ave-60657/unit-3B/home/12593405
2009 W. Addison 2BR/2Ba sold $293 in May.
http://www.redfin.com/IL/Chicago/2009-W-Addison-St-60618/unit-2/home/12800317
3806 Ashland 2BR/2Ba sold $368 in June.
http://www.redfin.com/IL/Chicago/3806-N-Ashland-Ave-60613/unit-1S/home/12621820
10/12’s, nice!
this place would be nice and i would consider it, if…….. and i may be the only one who thinks this
– there was not a fireplace in the living room.
– there wasnt a porn set in the master bathroom.
– i wouldnt even want to see it unless the pics actually showed what the layout looks like. im done wasting my time. what ever happened to showing the unit diagram? you know some one has it available.
You could argue these can be redone very easily and its aesthetics. However, those are big IFs for me. I wouldn’t touch it at this price. I especially wouldnt put any more money into this sink hole. I agree “see ya in February” and likely the February after next if they keep “Golluming” (did i just make that up?) this property.
jp3chicago–agree you can’t beat the neighborhood. This blocks and those surrouding are exceptional.
I am not the market for a 2/2 but I would take this any day over the living on Ashland or Belmont or some other busy street in teh neighborhood. There are not a lot of opportunities in the immediate neighborhood to get a nice 2/2 that is not on a major street.
I really like that there is a separate bath and that big closet in the master certainly distinguishs it from a lot of other 2/2s. I’d say 325k.
In full disclosure, I am the list agent of this condo. Thanks for taking the time to look at my listing and provide feedback. JJJ, the rear decks where power washed last week. They now look a lot better. I will try and update the rear deck photo. I also live less then a block away from this property and have for about 13 years. It is a great neighborhood, in an excellent school district. I think a lot of clients are looking for. Miz, I am sorry, but I can not remove the fireplace, but there are people out there who do put value in having one. I am not sure what you mean with your master bathroom comment. I have received a lot of very positive feedback about the master bathroom. Finally, the floor plan has been uploaded onto the MLS in the Additional Information section. Thanks.
Let’s have a moment kids:
Glass block is RARELY, if EVER, your friend.
And with a capricious market that goes “Hmm… stairs…” or “Hmm… why such small closets you have, grandma…” it’s probably not in your best interest to GUT/PAINT OVER EVERYTHING VINTAGE OUT OF YOUR 2/2 WALK-UP.
If you have learned this, you may have sold your classic, vintage place. Only thing I can say about this? Nice kitchen. I could find the same in a million other places, though.
@ Mitch
Appreciate the updates.
I can’t say anything about the price as I don’t know the area well enough, but it seems like a well presented 2/2 in a nice area.
Thanks for stopping in.
I can’t speak too much on price, as I don’t have a clue about 2/2 in this neighborhood, but while the finishes seem nice, I don’t like the copious amount of glass block at ALL nor do I appreciate the kitchen as a hallway.
I wouldn’t be willing to pay $350 for this, but someone may.
Any rumors/grapevine/scuttlebutt about where Theo and family are going to reside? If it’s anywhere in Wrigleyville/Lakeview, gotta be good news for the local real estate market.
we already have Rosie, isn’t that good enough 🙂 My guess is that it will be somewhere near, but not too close to Wrigley. North Center or Ravenswood
@EB yah, that was my point about the comps for this all being on major streets. Would much rather live on this block than any of those busy streets.
@Boiztwn- The big benefit of this place is that master closet. It’s huge for this type of property.
i just think that bathroom has a Sybaris pool suites vibe to it. again, that MAY just be me. MAYBE im a picky buyer.
Then again, last time I checked both Ted Lilly and Carlos Zambrano were selling houses in this area. If Theo’s family moves into one of them that could be a “sign.”
I have the perfect house for Theo and his family in the neighborhood:
http://www.bairdwarner.com/real-estate/chicago/3540-North-Ravenswood-Avenue/07811059.cfm
It is walking distance to Wrigley Field and would still give a family who will be in the public eyes a decent amount of privacy. Plus the house is stunning! Does anyone have Theo’s phone number?!?!