Archive for the 'Bucktown' Category

Private Elevator and Roof Deck Hot Tub: 2015 W. Fullerton in Bucktown

There are some properties that are just unique and this 3-level unit at 2015 W. Fullerton in Bucktown is one of them. The 3,000 square foot 2-bedroom unit has a private elevator from the garage to the unit and a private 1500 square foot rooftop deck with hot tub enclosed in a glass gazebo.  (Alas, […]

Bucktown Bank-Owned McMansion Reduced $910K: 2322 W. Charleston

It’s back! We chattered about this new construction McMansion home at 2322 W. Charleston in Bucktown (along with its next-door-neighbor twin, 2324 W. Charleston) nearly a year ago. Back in February 2008, the owner was under stress as a lis pendens had been filed. Read our chatter and see pictures here. Now, it’s bank-owned and has been […]

We Love Authentic Lofts (with private rooftop decks): 1701 N. Damen in Bucktown

This authentic brick and timber loft at 1701 N. Damen in the heart of Bucktown is one of those buildings that was converted in the early 1990s, back when lofts were meant to be big and spacious and have things like spiral staircases to rooftop decks. Since we love authentic lofts AND private roof top […]

We Love Authentic Lofts: 2300 W. Wabansia in Bucktown

We haven’t yet chattered about The Clocktower Lofts, at 2300 W. Wabansia, in Bucktown.  The brick and timber building has 113 lofts. These lofts aren’t new construction cookie cutter. This 2-bedroom unit is one of the top floor duplex units which have a unique wall of skylights. Greg Vollan at @Properties has the listing. See more pictures […]

Bucktown Cottage Tries Again at the Same Price: 2069 N. Oakley

We last chattered about this 1891 Bucktown cottage at 2069 N. Oakley in October 2008 when we compared it to a storybook cottage in Glencoe for the same price (the Glencoe home is no longer on the market.) See the old chatter here. While it was reduced while on the market in 2008, it was […]

Rent or Own? 1833 N. Leavitt in Bucktown

This new construction mansion house at 1833 N. Leavitt in Bucktown was completed in 2006. It recently came on the market listed for $2 million (but the listing appears to have been withdrawn.) But it’s also available to rent for $6500 a month. Is that rental price a deal? John Voss at @Properties has the […]

What Would You Pay for a Bucktown Cottage? 2243 W. Homer

This cute 2-bedroom 1888 Bucktown cottage at 2243 W. Homer has been on  the market since June. Here’s the listing: Vintage detail with modern convenience! Don’t miss this beautiful Bucktown Shepard’s cottage. Custom spiral staircase, hardwood floors, updated kitchen & baths, high ceilings, great yard. Antique stove and SS subzero and a perfect back yard […]

Apples to Oranges: Glencoe versus Bucktown

There has been a lot of chatter over the past few months about raising a family in the city of Chicago versus the suburbs. The main topic of conversation has been the schools. But just what CAN you get in the suburbs now that prices are falling? I think you just might be surprised. Who would have thought that […]

Semi-Completed Bucktown Home: 1631 N. Bell

I’m beginning to see more of this- where a developer or rehabber simply runs out of money so the house isn’t completed or the condo is missing a kitchen. How handy are you? This 4,000 square foot new construction home at 1631 N. Bell in Bucktown is one of the semi-completed type homes. The bank […]

Vintage Duplex in Bucktown: 1713 W. North Avenue

What would it be like to live in the heart of the North Avenue/Milwaukee/Damen axis? 1713 W. North Avenue is several blocks away from where those streets meet, but close  enough that you can find restaurants and shops nearly right outside your door. This vintage duplex, originally built in 1890, was converted in 2004 and it DOES […]