Archive for the 'Gold Coast' Category

A 2-Bedroom in a 1917 Boutique Building: 257 E. Delaware in the Gold Coast

This 2-bedroom in 257 E. Delaware in the Gold Coast/Streeterville (the listing can’t figure out which one either!) came on the market in May 2018. This building was constructed in 1917 and has 16 units. It doesn’t appear to have a doorman as there is keyed elevator access. The unit has some of its vintage […]

First Look Inside the Luxury High Rise at 9 W. Walton in the Gold Coast

This 3-bedroom in 9 W. Walton in the Gold Coast just came on the market. If you recall, this is a luxury new construction luxury building with 66 units. It’s the building in which Citadel CEO Ken Griffith recently bought several units, including the penthouse. The building has been popular with buyers and is basically sold out. […]

Is This Vintage 1-Bedroom the Perfect Gold Coast Home? 1450 N. Dearborn Parkway

This 1-bedroom in 1450 N. Dearborn Parkway in the Gold Coast just came on the market. Built in 1874, it has 6 units. The unit has some of its vintage features including millwork and high ceilings (other units in the building said they were 12 feet) along with oversized windows. There are hardwood floors throughout the entire […]

Do You Dream of a Rooftop Terrace with Trees? 1255 N. State Parkway in the Gold Coast

This 2-bedroom duplex penthouse in The Churchill at 1255 N. State Parkway in the Gold Coast recently came on the market. This unit has many of the vintage features you would expect in this building including French doors, built-ins and crown molding. This unit is unique in that it has 2 walls of windows as […]

What Were Luxury Condos Like in the 1980s? 950 N. Michigan in the Gold Coast

This large 1-bedroom in the One Magnificent Mile Condos at 950 N. Michigan in the Gold Coast just came on the market. This building is one of the original 1980s luxury condo buildings. It was constructed in 1983 and has 181 units along with full service amenities like an indoor pool and sundecks. There’s rental […]

Mid-Century Modern Renovation Still Available 3 Years Later: 1300 N. Lake Shore Drive

This 2-bedroom in 1300 N. Lake Shore Drive in the Gold Coast recently came on the market. But if it looks familiar, that’s because we chattered about it nearly 3 years ago, in August 2015. See our chatter here. At that time, it had recently been renovated with a mid-century modern motif that fit with […]

Are Gold Coast Greystones Out of Favor in 2018? A 6-Bedroom at 1306 N. Ritchie Court

This 6-bedroom vintage greystone at 1306 N. Ritchie Court in the Gold Coast came on the market in February 2017. Built in 1886, this single family home is on a 18×72 lot. It still has some of its vintage features including wainscoting and moldings and inlaid detailing in the wood floors on the main level. […]

Will a Penthouse Duplex Designed in 1971 Finally Sell in 2018? 100 E. Walton in the Gold Coast

This 2-bedroom duplex penthouse in the Walton Colannade at 100 E. Walton in the Gold Coast just came on the market. According to the listing, homes like this rarely come on the market but it was first on the market last year and previously sold in 2013. We chattered about it in April 2017 when it was […]

Buy a Triplex Penthouse With Lake Views from 2-Story Windows: 221 E. Walton in the Gold Coast

This 3-bedroom triplex penthouse in 221 E. Walton in the Gold Coast came on the market in October 2017. If it looks familiar, that’s because we’ve chattered about it several times over the years with the last chatter in May 2013. See our chatter here. If you recall, this unit has a 2-story living room […]

What Will Happen to $10 Million+ Single Family Homes in 2018? 924 N. Clark in the Gold Coast

This 6-bedroom home at 924 N. Clark in the Gold Coast has been on and off the market since April 2015. (Sorry- I don’t have a good picture of this house.) It’s been written up by the media because at one point in 2015 it was listed for $15 million, which puts it among the […]