Historic Elegance in East Lakeview: A 3-Bedroom for $1.1 Million at 500 W. Barry
This 3-bedroom in 500 W. Barry in East Lakeview came on the market in February 2026.
Built in 1927, 500 W. Barry has 11 units. It’s also a rare vintage building that has garage parking for owners and guest parking.
It has a shared gated yard, an elevator, extra storage but no other amenities.
The listing says this building has historic elegance.
It’s a “gothic style” elevator building.
The unit has some of its vintage features including oak parquet floors throughout, tall ceilings, French doors, the original trim and mouldings and a wood burning fireplace in the living room.
The oversized windows are “newer.”
The unit has a “chef’s” eat-in kitchen with white cabinets, stone counter tops, a white subway tile backsplash, and luxury stainless steel appliances, including a beverage fridge.
The listing says the 3 bathrooms have been “fully renovated.”
It appears that two of the bedrooms are en suite, including the primary bedroom.
There’s a private balcony.
The unit has the features buyers look for, but which can be rare for vintage units, including washer/dryer in the unit, central air, and one garage space is included. There is also guest parking available.
This building is near the shops and restaurants on Broadway in East Lakeview and several bus lines. The listing says it’s in the Nettelhorst school district.
This unit came on the market for about a month last Oct-Nov and was under contract but then was removed.
Otherwise, it last sold 21 years ago in 2005.
Listed at $1.1 million with 2200 square feet, is this a dream unit for vintage lovers who want an East Lakeview location?
Pearce Lashmett at Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices has the listing. You can see the pictures here. (Sorry, no floor plan).
You can also see it at the Open House on Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 12 PM to 2 PM.
Unit #2E: 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2200 square feet
- Sold in October 2005 for $550,000
- Originally listed in October 2025 for $1.05 million
- Under contract
- Removed in November 2025
- Re-listed in February 2026 for $1.1 million
- Assessments of $1139 a month (includes heat, parking, cable, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal, Internet)
- Taxes of $16,230
- Central Air
- Washer/dryer in the unit
- 1 car garage included
- Guest parking available
- Wood burning fireplace
- Bedroom #1: 17×13
- Bedroom #2: 17×14
- Bedroom #3: 13×8
- Living room: 25×17
- Kitchen: 13×10
- Dining room: 17×15
- Laundry: 4×4
- Deck: 16×10
I rented a ground floor studio apartment here in 1993. I think I paid $535 a month rent.