Archive for the 'Edgewater' Category

What’s Selling in Edgewater: A Vintage 2-Bedroom at 1418 W. Elmdale

We’ve recently had a discussion about single family homes in Edgewater Glen but the neighborhood is also peppered with vintage condo buildings including this one at 1418 W. Elmdale. Built in 1920, this top floor 2-bedroom unit has all the bells and whistles that buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and […]

The 3-Bedroom American Four Square in Edgewater Glen: 1448 W. Norwood

This 3-bedroom American Four Square at 1448 W. Norwood in the Edgewater Glen neighborhood of Edgewater was just reduced $10,000. Built in 1913, it is on a larger than normal Chicago lot of 40×125 and has a side drive that leads to the garage. There are hardwood floors throughout the main level, a finished basement […]

We Love Penthouses With Private Terraces and Lake Views for Under $340K: 5801 N. Sheridan in Edgewater

This 2-bedroom duplex penthouse at 5801 N. Sheridan in Edgewater just came on the market. The unit is located in Beach Point Tower, which was built in 1956, and is, literally, located on the Edgewater/Osterman Beach. The listing says the party room and patio garden for the building are right on the beach. You’ll have 270 degree views […]

A 3100 Square Foot Private Roof Deck With Lake Views: 6101 N. Sheridan in Edgewater

This 4-bedroom duplex penthouse unit in the Park Edgewater at 6101 N. Sheridan in Edgewater recently came on the market as a short sale. Built in 1930, the unit has 3 of its 4 bedrooms on the second floor, or duplex up. It also has a sunroom. The listing says that the kitchen is “original” but that the […]

A Renovated 1-Bedroom in Edgewater at 1048 W. Catalpa

This 1-bedroom unit at 1048 W. Catalpa in Edgewater was bank owned last year. It sold in September for $23,500 under the 1994 purchase price. We don’t know the condition of the unit in the 2009. The seller now is asking $152,400 more than the 2009 purchase price. The current listing says “everything is new.” […]

Bank Owned 2/2 at Just About 1997 Price in Edgewater: 6150 N. Kenmore

This bank owned 2-bedroom just came on the market at 6150 N. Kenmore in Edgewater. This mid-rise building with some lakeviews was built in 1968 and has 56 units. From the pictures, the unit appears to have both the kitchen and the bathrooms intact. The kitchen has white appliances and cabinets. There is carpeting throughout. The unit […]

Substation Loft in Edgewater Listed $117K Under 2007 Purchase Price: 1128 W. Ardmore

Thanks to the reader who pointed out that this 1 bedroom plus den duplex loft at 1128 W. Ardmore in Edgewater is still on the market and has now been reduced again. We last chattered about this unit in June 2009. See our prior chatter here. This building is a former Com Ed substation and […]

A Rare 4-Car Garage with a Single Family Home: 6316 N. Magnolia in Edgewater

This 4-bedroom vintage Victorian single family house at 6316 N. Magnolia in the Magnolia Glen neighborhood of Edgewater came on the market in December 2009. The listing says it is on a double wide lot of 50×125. It also has a rare 4-car garage. The house has many of its vintage 1904 features intact including woodwork, […]

Buying an Investment Condo in Edgewater: 1439 W. Elmdale

This large bank owned 1-bedroom unit at 1439 W. Elmdale in Edgewater is in an older court yard building on a tree lined street. It doesn’t have central air or parking (though the listing says it does have parking- if you know the building and the street- it’s clear it does not). The listing doesn’t […]

11 Months Later, Greystone 2-Flat Sold: 5207 N. Magnolia in Edgewater

We last chattered about this vintage 2-flat at 5207 N. Magnolia in Edgewater in April 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It had a 2 bedroom/1 bath first floor unit and a 3 bedroom/1 bath owners unit with a rooftop deck. There was also a 2-car garage. Each unit had its own central air. […]