Archive for the 'Andersonville' Category

Want Sunshine? There Are 27 Windows in This 2-Bedroom: 1654 W. Berwyn in Andersonville

This 2-bedroom unit at 1654 W. Berwyn in Andersonville recently came on the market. It is a rare duplex up vintage unit. The first floor has the living room, dining room, kitchen and power room. The second floor, duplex up, has 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The listing says the unit has 3 exposures, north, […]

Live in a Classic Chicago Greystone But With Modern Amenities: 1421 W. Summerdale in Andersonville

This 3-bedroom duplex down at 1421 W. Summerdale in Andersonville has been on and off the market since March 2010. In that time, it has been reduced $35,000. From 2007 to 2009, this 1903 greystone was renovated into 3 condo units. Units #2 and #3 both sold in 2009 for $450,000 and $452,000, respectively. This unit […]

1888 4-Bedroom Queen Anne Victorian in Andersonville Sells: 1450 W. Summerdale

Thanks to those who pointed out that this vintage Queen Anne Victorian house at 1450 W. Summerdale in Andersonville that we chattered about in September 2010 recently sold. See our September 2010 chatter here. The 4-bedroom house was apparently restored and many of the original features were preserved including wood moldings, the grand staircase and […]

Just How Hot Is Andersonville Anyway? 1518 W. Olive

Andersonville is on everyone’s hot list these days as the Chicago Tribune just did a whole feature on the hidden charms of the neighborhood. This 2-bedroom unit at 1518 W. Olive is in the heart of the action. The building was built in 1925 but the unit has modern amenities. The kitchen has 42 inch […]

This 3-Bedroom Is Larger Than Most Single Family Homes: 1429 W. Catalpa in Andersonville

This top floor 3-bedroom unit at 1429 W. Catalpa in Andersonville has more square footage than most single family homes at the same price in the neighborhood. At 3000 square feet, the listing says it is a combined unit. There are just 5 units in the vintage 1913 era building. It has a master suite complete […]

What’s Hot? The Lakewood Balmoral Historic District: 5255 N. Lakewood in Andersonville

This 4-bedroom vintage home at 5255 N. Lakewood in the Lakewood Balmoral Historic District in Andersonville recently came on the market for the first time in 14 years. I’ve been told it went under contract within days and rumors are swirling there were multiple offers. Built in 1910, the arts and crafts home is on a […]

A 1888 Queen Anne in the Heart of Andersonville: 1450 W. Summerdale

This 4-bedroom Queen Anne at 1450 W. Summerdale is just a few steps away from the restaurants and shops of Andersonville. Built in 1888, the listing says it is a “breathtaking restoration” of the home. Most of the original features have been preserved including the grand staircase, the wood moldings, and the jewel toned leaded […]

Looking for “New” in Andersonville? The 3-Bedroom Vintage Conversion at 5300 N. Paulina

This 4 unit vintage building at 5300 N. Paulina in Andersonville was recently gutted and converted into condos. All of the units are 3 bedrooms/2 baths and include one parking space. They have been renovated with upscale finishes including marble in the master suite baths. The kitchens have Viking and Bosch appliances and granite counter tops. The units […]

Is the Sizzle Still On in Andersonville? 5622 N. Wayne

This 3-bedroom unit at 5622 W. Wayne in Andersonville came on the market in late February 2010 and has already gone under contract. It was a new conversion in 2007. At 1800 square feet, it is nearly the size of many single family homes. The unit has crown molding and 2-panel doors. There is also […]

Trying to Sell for More than the 2005 Purchase Price: 1657 W. Carmen in Andersonville

This 3-bedroom single family home at 1657 W. Carmen is only a few blocks away from the shops and restaurants of Andersonville. Originally listed last October, it has recently returned to the market. The vintage Victorian home has a renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Two of the three bedrooms are on the […]