Archive for the 'Bucktown' Category

We Love Authentic Lofts That Have Been in Design Magazines: 1737 N. Paulina in Bucktown

This 2-bedroom duplex loft at 1737 N. Paulina in Bucktown has a lot of the features loft lovers drool over. Converted in 1992, that would put it among the earliest of the loft conversions in the city which meant that many of the authentic loft features were preserved. In this case, the duplex loft has […]

What Ever Happened to the Medill Twins? 2226 and 2230 W. Medill in Bucktown

These two new construction mansion houses at 2226 W. Medill and 2230 W. Medill in Bucktown were among the earliest foreclosure mansions we chattered about way back in January 2008. See our January 2008 chatter and pictures here. What happened to them? Built at the same time and in the same architectural style, they were both sold […]

2 Years Later, Vintage Bucktown Duplex Sells: 1713 W. North Avenue

We chattered about this 2-bedroom duplex up unit at 1713 W. North Avenue several times over the last 2 years. See our February 2010 chatter here. Originally listed in June 2008, it had been on and off the market since then but it finally sold in June 2010. The property sold for $20,500 under the […]

Is Bucktown Still Hot? Up To $100K Price Reductions on Phase II at Wabansia Row

The developer has just cut prices up to $100,000 at Phase II of the townhouses at Wabansia Row at 2330-2334 W. Wabansia in Bucktown. The prices now range from the following: $699,900 for a 3-bedroom townhouse with 3,096 square feet  up to $949,000 for a 4-bedroom townhouse with 4,655 square feet The press release announcing the price cuts extolled […]

4-Bedroom Bucktown Townhouse Closed in April: 1742 N. Winnebago

I missed the closing on this 4-bedroom spacious Bucktown townhouse at 1742 N. Winnebago that we chattered about several times in the past 6 months. See our January 2010 chatter and pictures here. At nearly 3000 square feet it had more square footage than most single family homes in the price range in the neighborhood. […]

Renaissance Interiors Still Available in Bucktown: 2015 W. Fullerton

We’ve chattered about this 3-bedroom condo unit at 2015 W. Fullerton in Bucktown numerous times in the last 18 months. See our February 2010 chatter and pictures here. While it’s been a “pre-foreclosure” for awhile now, it has since been reduced further. The listing now also says that the “bank appraised at $900K in 2007.” It has […]

Nearly 2 Years Later Shepard’s Cottage Finally Under Contract in Bucktown: 2243 W. Homer

We first chattered about this 2-bedroom shepard’s cottage at 2243 W. Homer in Bucktown in October of 2008 but it has been on and off the market since June of 2008. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It has now been reduced by $130,100 since June 2008. It was just re-listed and went under […]

A Bucktown Single Family Home for Contemporary Lovers: 1614 N. Wolcott

Bucktown and Wicker Park have become a hotbed of contemporary and modern construction with this 3-bedroom single family home at 1614 N. Wolcott a prime example. Actually ahead of its time, having been built in 1995 by Brininstool+Lynch , the listing says it was renovated in 2004 by Patrizio Fradiani. No cherry and granite in the kitchen […]

17 Months Later, Bucktown Brick Cottage Priced Under $460K and Still Available: 1641 N. Claremont

This 3-bedroom brick cottage at 1641 N. Claremont in Bucktown has been on the market since October 2008. It has been reduced by $89,100 during that time. Built in 1988, it has central air and a 2 car garage along with a backyard. It has unfinished attic space and a slab basement. The kitchen appears […]

19 Months Later and Bucktown Vintage Duplex Returns to the Market: 1713 W. North

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom duplex up vintage unit at 1713 W. North Avenue in Bucktown in June 2008. See our prior chatter and pictures here. Since then, it was withdrawn from the market and now has been re-listed. It has also been reduced nearly $20,000 from its 2008 list price. The 2-bedroom unit is not […]