Massive Skylights in Humboldt Park: 1839 N. Whipple
This skylight in the livingroom of this penthouse unit at 1839 N. Whipple in Humboldt Park is among the larger skylights I have ever seen.
Here’s the listing:
TOP FLOOR SUN-DRENCHED 3BR2BA CONDO HOME. INTIMATE BUILDING W/ TOP QUALITY CLASSIC FINISHES. BEAUTIFUL STAIRCASE UP TO UNIT. LR W/ SKY LIGHT AND FIREPLACE, JULIETTE BALCONY.
HARDWOOD FLOORS THRU OUT. KITCHEN W/ GRANITE, CHEF RANGE AND HOOD. WALK OUT TO DECKS. MARBLE IN BATHS. IN UNIT LAUNDRY. GREAT CLOSETS, EXPOSED BRICK TOUCHES. AUTO ROLL UP SECURED TANDEM 2 CAR PARKING. A MUST SEE
John Baer at Coldwell Banker has the listing. See more pictures and a virtual tour here.
Unit #3: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1600 square feet
- Sold in July 2000 for $251,500
- Sold in October 2006 for $315,000
- Currently listed for $349,000 (2 car tandem parking included)
- Assessments of $145 a month
- Taxes of $4,942
Well, technically, since it’s north of Bloomingdale, this place is on the hairy edge of Logan Square. And, while there are still some truly stunning buildings on Humboldt Blvd., this area has never really caught fire, and is still a mixed bag of hipsters, gangbangers, and drug dealers. If they get $300k for it, they’ll be lucky. There’s tons of new construction there, that’s all grossly overpriced.
I’m wondering how soon the “luminiforous” SF homes on the 1800 N. block of California will start flipping, as well. Talk about a location, location, location problem….
Who wants to pay up for new appliances when you will be shot sitting on your front porch. Never buy above the median price per sq ft in your neighborhood. This one does not qualify…
SH says “Never buy above the median price per sq ft in your neighborhood.”
Steve Heitman on August 14th, 2008 at 2:29 pm said
“Only 1 in 5 or 6* properties lists sq ft. It is not reliable data on MLS sheets. Wish it was there but it is not.”
I can only imagine what median you fabricate to ‘help’ a buyer commit.
*Note – the actual number in the mls with SF listed is approx 2 in 5.
“and is still a mixed bag of hipsters, gangbangers, and drug dealers.”
My three favorite demographic subsets!
I think the auto roll-up secured parking means it is kind of like a fort – top floor might help with the stray bullets.
HP is block by block. Looked at a place one block east of California, about even with the park, a couple of years ago – holy sh*t.