Archive for the 'Reductions' Category

Still Listed for Under Its 2006 Price: 1445 W. Belden in Lincoln Park

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom unit at 1445 W. Belden in Lincoln Park in September 2008. See the prior post and pictures here. (In the comments thread- someone claiming to the owner admits that they listed too high in the beginning.) It has been reduced another $50,000 and is now listed $62,000 under its prior […]

8 Months Later and Still Waiting: 1104 W. Montana in Lincoln Park

We chattered about this cute vintage 1-bedroom condo at 1104 W.  Montana in Lincoln Park in May 2008. It is still on the market- but has been reduced by $11,000. The owner has posted a Craigslist ad which reads “Owner is welcoming all offers. Short sale possible. ” Here’s it’s history: Unit #2: 1 bedroom, […]

Another Reduction in Lincoln Park: 1120 W. Armitage

We’ve chattered about this 2-bedroom greystone property at 1120 W. Armitage in Lincoln Park several times. It was recently reduced another $10,000. It has central air, a washer/dryer in the unit, and parking. Mary Gott at Koenig & Strey has the listing. See the pictures here. Here’s its history: Unit #301: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, […]

Selling for Less than the 2006 Price: 1862 N. Halsted in Lincoln Park

We chattered about this top floor unit at 1862 N. Halsted in Lincoln Park in September 2008.  It has been reduced $30,000. Here’s the listing again: Extra wide classic space! Cathedral ceiling, wood-burning fireplace, defined bay window dining area! Loft living space (19′ 8″ x 15′) with circular staircase from great room/kitchen. Kitchen with beautiful […]

Developer Cutting Prices at MoMo: 8 E. Randolph in the Loop

It appears that the developer is cutting prices at Joffrey Tower (aka MoMo) at 8 E. Randolph in the Loop. But before you get all excited thinking this is similar to the price slash we saw in 550 N. St. Clair in Streeterville…it’s not. But it’s a price cut, nonetheless. And with flippers trying to flip […]

Million Dollar Price Cut: 170 W. Eugenie in Old Town

Okay- so it’s not quite a million bucks. But this seller at 170 W. Eugenie in Old Town isn’t messing around with small price cuts. This vintage single family home has been reduced $976,000 in the last month. Here’s the listing: 5BR/6BA Victorian Home! 5 Beautiful floors of living space filled with exceptionally restored woodwork & detailed […]

Developer Slashes Prices $100k-$175k at the Wabash Club: 2301 S. Wabash

These townhouses at the Wabash Club at 2301 S. Wabash in the South Loop have been marketed for several years. The developer apparently has 3 units left and is cutting prices by $100k to $175k. Here’s the listing: BUILDER CLOSEOUT AT WABASH CLUB! $100,000-$175,000 PRICE REDUCTION ON FINAL 3 UNITS.PRIME 2 BR.+ DEN,2 BA.,CORNER TOWNHOME […]

Following the Market Down in The Columbian: 1160 S. Michigan

We’ve chattered about this million dollar flip in The Columbian, at 1160 S. Michigan in the South Loop, a couple of times. The price simply seems to be following the market lower. It’s now been reduced by $455,000 since December 2007. Here’s the listing again: Spec Pnths at The Columbian. Excptnl flr pln w/ 9’6′ ceiling, […]

We Still Love The Porch: 847 W. Bradley in Lakeview

We last chattered about this 3-bedroom unit at 847 W. Bradley in Lakeview in July. We’re still lusting after the great front porch. It’s been reduced another $22,500. Here’s the listing again: SENSATIONAL HOME WITH EXQUISITE DETAILS & SUPERB FINISHES IN QUALITY GVP BUILDING SITUATED ON 43′ LOT. FANTASTIC WIDE LAYOUT & GRACIOUS ROOM SIZES. […]

Still Waiting for a Buyer at 506 W. Armitage in Lincoln Park

When we last chattered about this 2-bedroom vintage unit at 506 W. Armitage in Lincoln Park in August 2008, it was under contract. But that fell through and it’s still on the market. It was recently reduced $7,000. Here’s the listing: Vintage two bedroom in the heart of Lincoln Park with oversized South facing windows […]