Little Fockers Was Filmed Here! Does It Matter? 840 W. Wrightwood in Lincoln Park
This 1894 corner building at 840 W. Wrightwood is so quintessential Lincoln Park that Hollywood decided to use it as a backdrop in the movie The Little Fockers.
You can see the building for about a half a second in this trailer (seen near the end.)
The listing also fills you in that it is a famous location- in case you never saw the movie.
This 2 bedroom unit has all the things that buyers are looking for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and parking.
But, like a lot of vintage units, it has just one bathroom.
The unit has hardwood floors and exposed brick. The kitchen has cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops and an island which is open to the living space.
Since it came on the market in mid-October, it has already been reduced $55,000.
However, it is still priced $34,900 over the 2007 purchase price.
A lot of Lincoln Park 2/1 units don’t have all the features of this unit (especially the parking.)
Will that allow this unit to get a premium to the 2007 price?
And does a buyer care that Little Fockers was filmed in front of the building?
Frank Christiano at Skydan Real Estate Sales has the listing. See the pictures here.
Unit #3: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1300 square feet
- Sold in July 1988 for $145,000
- Sold in April 1991 for $154,000
- Sold in September 1994 for $164,000
- Sold in October 1999 for $277,000
- Sold in July 2007 for $340,000
- Originally listed in October 2011 for $429,900
- Reduced twice
- Currently listed at $374,900 (parking included)
- Assessments of $232 a month (includes cable)
- Taxes of $4629
- Central Air
- Washer/Dryer in the unit
- Bedroom #1: 22×18 ? (same size as living room- so this looks wrong)
- Bedroom #2: 16×14
So, the logic of the realtor was was third rate, sequel to a sequel, movie filming in a one bathroom apartment, warrants a 90k premium over the hyper-inflated 2007 prices, after the biggest real estate bubble in US history pops?
Yes, because a Barnum Bailey once said, “there’s a sucker born every minute.”
$34,900 over the 2007 purchase price? Do you get residuals or something?
Asking more than 2007 pricing is insane unless there was a gut rehab. I do think it’s cool that little fockers was filmed here though; I would probably pay an extra $500 for that.
It looks cute.
” I would probably pay an extra $500 for that.”
Demand an authographed poster, too.
Also, the assessor’s market value seems like a decent guess (PT’s line excluded): $314,920.
I don’t get the pricing on this. Unit 2 sold for 319 last December, and looks to have an identical floor plan and included parking.
http://www.redfin.com/IL/Chicago/840-W-Wrightwood-Ave-60614/unit-2/home/13360368/mred-07627854
epic cornice fail on the corner tower
$314,920?!?! $319?!?! But real estate ONLY goes up, and I paid $340. I definitely should get at least $375 if not $430!
Needs a poopin’ bathroom. Who wants a 2/1 unless you’re going to rent?
In all seriousness though, lower $300ks does seem reasonable. I really like the built in bookcase wherever that is. (I can’t figure…is that in a hallway?)
I also like that not only does the realtor advertise Little Fockers but also the 33″ cabinets. I’ve never heard of those before. 36″, 42″ yeah….33″ must be for short people?
Great location, and amenities are good considering the age of the building, but I agree with others that this is too much to pay for a 2/1. Also, I dislike exposed brick, but that’s just personal preference and I know some like it.
it just doesnt matter
hey awesome its not like you couldn’t rent one of these for 1800 or less
I would never buy in a building with a disgusting cornice cover up like that. To me, it’s the equivalent of living in a house with the shutters falling off.
That price is a joke. I can’t imagine paying this much and only getting one bathroom. $235,000..max
Cons:
The living room and kitchen look really cramped
One bathroom
Shared “deck” space
Outdoor parking
Pros: Location
I think $325K would be a more appropriate list price, with just over $300K as the ultimate selling price.
Anyone see the 2/1 duplex listing at 300 Webster block for $450,000?
This place isn’t bad, though I can’t see it going for more than the recent onsite comp (#2 at $319k), unless there is something superior about this unit (besides being on the top floor).
The 2/1 on Webster is much nicer, a bit larger, has a garage space and a half bath, and is in a much nicer location.
This?
http://www.redfin.com/IL/Chicago/319-W-Webster-Ave-60614/unit-1/home/12805063
both prices are ris·i·ble
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What a weird spot for a fridge!
I like the place on Webster a lot. However, another ridiculous price and does it get any sunlight with that tall building on LPW practically beside it? On the satelite view, you can’t even see the Webster place due to the shadow of the building on LPW.
Relisted at 360k on January 22nd.