Archive for the 'Gold Coast' Category

3-Bedroom at 1550 N. State Parkway in the Gold Coast Reduced $336K

This 3-bedroom at 1550 N. State Parkway, the Benjamin Marshall designed high rise in the Gold Coast, has been on and off the market since November 2009. But interestingly, while its address is 1550 N. State Parkway, it actually isn’t located in the high rise portion of the building at all, but in a two unit adjacent […]

2 1/2 Years Later, This Vintage 2-Bedroom Returns to the Market: 257 E. Delaware in the Gold Coast

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom in the small vintage building at 257 E. Delaware in the Gold Coast in December 2008 when it was bank owned. See our December 2008 chatter here. At that time, Laura thought it would sell between $300k and $350k. It ended up selling for $375,000 just a month later. […]

Bank Owned Gold Coast 2/2 Sells For 54% Under The 2002 Price: 1155 N. Dearborn

We chattered about this 2-bedroom unit in Elm Tower at 1155 N. Dearborn in the Gold Coast several times over the last few years. See our November 2010 chatter here. The unit originally sold in 2002 for $621,000. In November, it was bank owned and listed for $399,000. One of you thought it would have […]

Live in Contemporary Style on the 69th Floor of the John Hancock: 175 E. Delaware

This 2-bedroom in the John Hancock at 175 E. Delaware in the Gold Coast recently came on the market. Built in 1969 with over 700 units, the John Hancock boasts many residences that have not been updated in decades. This unit was bought in August 2010 and has been completely renovated with contemporary kitchen and […]

Holabird & Roche Elegance at Under the 2001 Price: 1210 N. Astor in the Gold Coast

This 3-bedroom at 1210 N. Astor in the Gold Coast has been on the market nearly a year. In that time it has been reduced $99,000. The Holabird & Roche designed building was constructed in 1897 for John McConnell, who had recently purchased the corner lot. Called the McConnell Apartments, there were 2 units per […]

Own a Piece of Astor Street for Under $220,000: 1350 N. Astor in the Gold Coast

This 2-bedroom co-op at 1350 N. Astor in the Gold Coast has been on the market 13 months. In that time, it has been reduced $50,000. The building was constructed in 1949 and has a parking garage. The listing admits that the kitchen and bath need renovation however the kitchen does have granite counter tops. The […]

Crain’s: This Penthouse Condo Sale Would Be One of the Most Expensive Ever: 132 E. Delaware

Crain’s is reporting that a 4-bedroom penthouse in the Four Seasons Hotel building at 132 E. Delaware could become the second most expensive condo ever sold in Chicago. Currently listed at $9,950,000 the condo went under contract after just 3 weeks on the market. The buyer could not be determined, but people familiar with the […]

We Love Gold Coast Condos With Private Rooftop Decks: 1239 N. State Parkway

This 3-bedroom penthouse unit at 1239 N. State Parkway has something you rarely see in the Gold Coast neighborhood: a private rooftop deck. The listing says it has 3 decks in total which combine for 1500 square feet of outdoor space. The private rooftop deck has built-in seating, planters and lighting. The unit has a soaring […]

Elle Decor Featured 3-Bedroom in the Gold Coast Reduces Again: 1325 N. Astor

Interior designer (and talk show host) Nate Berkus’ 3-bedroom Gold Coast unit at 1325 N. Astor was recently reduced for the second time since coming on the market in January 2011. See our prior chatter here. It has now been reduced $251,000. Berkus renovated it but kept the original St. Charles metal cabinets in the […]

Not Your Average 4-Bedroom Condo in the Gold Coast: 21 E. Goethe

This unique 4 bedroom, 4 bath condo at 21 E. Goethe in the Gold Coast recently came on the market. The triplex unit is located in an 1886 vintage rowhouse. 3 out of the 4 bedrooms appear to be on different floors, with the master on the second, one bedroom on the main and 2 in […]