Light Filled 3-Bedroom with W/D and Parking in the West Loop for $625,000: 1528 W. Monroe
This 3-bedroom in 1528 W. Monroe in the West Loop came on the market in September 2025.
I don’t know the year this building was built (pre-1900?) but it has 14 units and indoor garage parking.
It also has 3 common outdoor spaces including a rooftop deck.
The building was converted into condos in 2008.
Unfortunately, most of the vintage features have been removed. However, this unit does have high ceilings, crown molding and a “marble-detailed” fireplace.
It has Brazilian cherry floors throughout.
The kitchen is open to the living room which the listing indicates is a living/dining room combo, but there is no room for a dining room.
There is a bay window in the living room.
The kitchen has 42″ dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, quartz counter tops and an island with a breakfast bar.
There are three bedrooms. The second bedroom has custom built-in bookcases. There’s also a door that leads somewhere (but where?).
The primary suite is en suite and has a dual vanity, deep jetted soaking tub, and a separate shower with body sprays.
It has the features that buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and garage parking is included.
This building is near Skinner Park and the shops and restaurants of the West Loop.
Listed at $625,000, that is $100,000 above the 2017 purchase price of $525,000.
Will they get their price in this hot market?
Lyn Harvie at Baird & Warner has the listing. See the pictures here. (Sorry, no floor plan)
Unit #200: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, no square footage listed
- Sold in March 2008 for $480,000
- Sold in April 2008 for $325,000 (is this a different unit?0
- Sold in May 2016 for $317,500 (is this the April 2008 unit?)
- Sold in September 2017 for $525,000
- Currently listed at $625,000
- Assessments of $525 a month (includes exterior maintenance and scavenger)
- Taxes of $10,679
- Central Air
- Washer/dryer in the unit
- Garage parking included
- Marble detailed fireplace
- Bedroom #1: 14×12
- Bedroom #2: 15×13
- Bedroom #3: 11×10
- Living/dining room combo: 14×13
- Kitchen: 9×8
Delisted on 9/23.
National Register buildings: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Story-Camp_Rowhouses
“Listed at $625,000, that is $100,000 above the 2017 purchase price of $525,000.”
Sep-17 for $525 + CPI = $689.
also…
It’s 10% below PP in real dollars.
was noted by Joe Zekas back in the day:
https://yochicago.com/sales-update-five-units-remain-at-monroe-court-rehab/
In 1928 (Polk directory), 1526 was still a single family home, but 1528 had been carved up into 4 units.
“It’s 10% below PP in real dollars.”
I don’t care about “real dollars.” If you price everything in gold it’s all screwed.
People care that they don’t have to bring any money to the table when they sell. That’s it.
“I don’t care about “real dollars.””
Yeah, we know.
Everyone SHOULD care–for most people, it’s their largest investment. It’s only actual growth if it’s adjusted for inflation. Otherwise the change is nothing but inflation.
“Everyone SHOULD care–for most people, it’s their largest investment. It’s only actual growth if it’s adjusted for inflation. Otherwise the change is nothing but inflation.”
It’s been so bad in Chicago real estate for the last 20 years, that if it even got inflation it would be a win.
Also, your primary home should never be an “investment.” It under performs stocks and even gold over long periods.
“your primary home should never be an “investment.””
Very much a 1%-er attitude.
It is an ‘investment’ for the vast majority of American homeowners. Misunderstood and misused, naturally, but still an investment.
Still available!
and reduced to $585k.
Open house St, 10/25.
It seems like the market is slowing now, which is normal in the fall in Chicago. But it could also be more nervousness about the economy and the crappy job market.
Does anyone think that the ICE activities will put a damper on buying too?