Archive for the 'Bucktown' Category

4 Years Later, New Construction 5 Bedroom Sells in Short Sale: 1845 N. Winchester in Bucktown

We last chattered about this 5-bedroom new construction single family home at 1845 N. Winchester in Bucktown in August 2010. See our prior chatter here. Many of you did not think the level of finishes matched the price of the property. First listed in July 2007 for $1.549 million, it was reduced several times and […]

We Love Lofts With Wraparound Terraces: 1750 N. Wolcott in Bucktown

This 2-bedroom in the Signature Lofts at 1750 N. Wolcott in Bucktown just came on the market. It is an authentic loft with timber ceilings and exposed brick. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and granite countertops and is open to the living space. The bedrooms are fully enclosed for added privacy. The loft is […]

We Love Duplex Timber Lofts With Rooftop Decks: 2111 W. Churchill in Bucktown

This 2-bedroom loft at 2111 W. Churchill in Bucktown has been on the market since April 2011. In that time it has been reduced $10,000. The penthouse loft has 15-foot timber ceilings and exposed brick. Both bedrooms are on the second level. There are also several outdoor spaces including a rooftop deck with views of downtown. […]

3-Bedroom Vintage Cottage in Bucktown Sells for $53K Under 2004 Price: 1848 W. Cortland

We last chattered about this 3-bedroom Victorian worker’s cottage at 1848 W. Cortland in Bucktown in May 2011. See our May chatter here. While that was a rousing discussion about yuppies and CPS, with the Groove amazed that anyone would pay $500,000 for an older frame house in Bucktown, at least one of you got it […]

One Luxury 3-Bedroom Duplex Is Under Contract, The Other Is A Short Sale: 1955 W. Cortland in Bucktown

We last chattered about this top floor duplex up 3-bedroom at 1955 W. Cortland in Bucktown in August 2010. See our prior chatter here. Then listed at $849,900, many of you thought a buyer would just buy a single family home in the neighborhood for the same price (or cheaper) instead. The listing was withdrawn […]

Historic 5-Bedroom Wicker Park Greystone Sells Above 2009 Price: 2155 W. Caton

We last chattered about this 5-bedroom “Wicker Park Historic Landmark Greystone” at 2155 W. Caton in  Bucktown in March 2011. See our prior chatter here. At that time, the “rarely available” house was listed at $1.15 million, or well over the 2009 purchase price of $881,500. Many of you thought, given the pictures and nearby […]

Bucktown 3-Bedroom Victorian Storefront Reduces Another $50,000: 2075 N. Oakley

We’ve chattered about this 3-bedroom duplex down in a Victorian storefront at 2075 N. Oakley in Bucktown several times in the last 18 months. See our November 2010 chatter here. Since our last chatter the property has been reduced another $50,000. It is now listed $81,600 under the 2006 purchase price. Way back in our […]

The 3-Bedroom Historic Shepherd’s Cottage in Bucktown: 2233 W. Homer

This 3-bedroom Shepherd’s Cottage at 2233 W. Homer in Bucktown just came on the market. Built in 1878, the brick single family home is part of a group of Shepherd’s Cottages on this street. While the house has some of its vintage features it also sports a newer kitchen and baths. The kitchen has white cabinets, granite counter […]

3-Bedroom Victorian Bucktown Cottage Reduces $55K: 1848 W. Cortland

We last chattered about this vintage 3-bedroom cottage at 1848 W. Cortland in Bucktown in early April 2011. See our prior chatter here. It provoked a long discussion about paying $500,000 for 1870s worker’s cottages. Since that time, it has been reduced $55,000 to $485,000. If you recall, it has 11 foot ceilings on the first floor […]

The Bucktown 3-Bedroom Duplex Down: 2047 N. Leavitt

This 3-bedroom duplex down at 2047 N. Leavitt in Bucktown came on the market in April 2011.  Built in 2006, the unit has more square footage than many nearby single family homes. It has 14 foot ceilings, 3 decks and 2 fireplaces. The kitchen has Viking stainless steel appliances and caesarstone counter tops. The bathrooms are […]