Crib Chatter

Despite other newer high rise residential buildings trying to steal its thunder in recent years, there’s something special about the John Hancock at 175 E. Delaware in the Gold Coast. For someone who loves views, there’s nothing that compares to this 1-bedroom west facing (city views) unit on the 80th floor for under $300,000. It […]

A lot of first time buyers who want to live in the Gold Coast gravitate towards the high rise at 1221 N. Dearborn. Most of the 1-bedroom units are duplex up, with the bedroom on the second level. The building also has an indoor pool and leased parking. There are no washer/dryers in the units- […]

We just chattered about one of the most expensive 1-bedroom condo units in the Gold Coast at 10 E. Delaware but what if you’re looking for something cheaper? This 1-bedroom at 201 E. Chestnut has 1030 square feet plus a balcony. The kitchen has been updated with white cabinets and appliances. It has parquet floors […]

Closings began only a few months ago at the new construction luxury high rise at 10 E. Delaware in the Gold Coast. This 1-bedroom unit just came back on the market as one of the first flips in the building. What do you get for $849,000? 1015 square feet 1 bedroom (12×12) plus a den […]

This 3-bedroom duplex at 1330 N. LaSalle in the Gold Coast has been on the market since October 2007. It has now been reduced by $110,099 and the listing says it is in pre-foreclosure. The unit isn’t small at 1900 square feet. All three bedrooms are generously sized and on the second floor. The kitchen […]

This 2-bedroom unit at 1445 N. State Parkway in the Gold Coast has been on the market since June 2009. Despite price reductions that now total $70,000, it has yet to sell. It is the cheapest 2-bedroom on the market in its building. Other 2-bedroom units have sold in the last 6 months for over […]

We last chattered about this 3-bedroom unit at 50 E. Chestnut in the Gold Coast a year ago, in January 2009. See our prior chatter here. At the time, it had come on the market only 9 months after it was purchased. 50 E. Chestnut is an exclusive new construction high rise with only 1 […]

This bank owned 2-bedroom unit recently came on the market at 120 W. Oak in the Gold Coast, just a short stroll to the bars and restaurants on Rush Street. The 14-unit building was built in 2002. The unit has hardwood floors and, from the pictures, it looks like the kitchen is intact, with stainless […]

We first chattered about this 4-bedroom Gold Coast coach house at 20 E. Goethe 2 years ago, in January 2008. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It’s a unique property because it is situated behind the mid-rise building of 20 E. Goethe and has alley access to the garage on its first floor. The 4-level […]

This 1-bedroom at 70 W. Burton in the Gold Coast has been renovated by a designer to reflect today’s modern style. The corner unit has bamboo floors and an updated kitchen with european cabinets and stainless steel appliances. The bathroom has Purist Kohler bath fixtures and limestone tiles. While there is no central air or […]