Crib Chatter

Nearly 10 months ago we chattered about this vintage unit at 220 E. Walton in the Gold Coast. It has a fantastic penthouse terrace. It’s still on the market and has been reduced $350k. Here’s the current listing: NEVER BEFORE ON MARKET! ELABORATE VINTAGE PENTHOUSE W/ OVER 2145 SQ. FT. OF OUTDOOR TERRACE SPACE! EXPANSIVE S,E, […]

In our recent discussion of the new construction single family home at 1446 S. Emerald in University Village, a poster named Jack commented: “You guys are all a little crazy….I am an architect and real estate investor who has lived in the South Loop (23rd and Michigan) sine 1990. I have moved a couple of […]

MMK asked: “Sorry, off subject… Sabrina, can you review 29 W Chestnut, a townhouse listed at $850,000? A friend expected this listing to be priced at $450,000, and was surprised to see it listed so high even if the unit itself is impressive. I’m interested, but can’t find comps because it’s so unusual.” 29 W. […]

A third-floor two bedroom duplex vintage unit was recently on the market at 1434 N. Astor in the Gold Coast. (This is a different unit from the vintage greystone at 1331 North Dearborn we recently chattered about). After being listed a few months, a tipster told me it recently sold. But did it? It has now been re-listed […]

There are quite a few terraces in The Churchill, at 1255 N. State Parkway, in the Gold Coast but you wouldn’t know it from walking by.  Most of the terraces are interior to the building or on the roof. This second floor unit with a terrace just came on the market.  The terrace is 12 x […]

Maybe you just want to be near Rush Street, Oak Street Beach and shopping but don’t have millions to spend? This 2/2 in 30 E. Elm could be for you. This one has a renovated kitchen. From the listing: BEST PRICED GOLD COAST 2BR/2BA WITH BALCONY! STEPS TO THE LAKE. TOTALLY NEW KITCHEN W/STAINLESS APPLIANCES […]

What if you were to have your own single family home right on Lake Shore Drive? What if it was right in the middle of the Gold Coast? 1258 N. Lake Shore Drive is now on the market and, as the listing states, it is one of only four single family homes on Lake Shore […]

Some vintage units just have good bones. This two bedroom greystone unit at 1331 N. Dearborn Parkway in the Gold Coast is one of those. But you won’t find any granite or stainless steel appliances here. There is, however, parking, an in-unit washer/dryer and central air. Unit #3: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, den, 1900 square feet Sold in […]

In some buildings, the price declines are obvious. Such is the case in The Regent,  at 190 E. Walton, in the Gold Coast. It has a superb location, just a few blocks east of the Mag Mile. The building, built in 1999, sports large units, in-unit laundry, balconies and a heated garage parking. What’s there not to […]

There are some buildings that have the best of all worlds: both park and lake views. 1550 N. Lake Shore Drive, in the Gold Coast, is one of those buildings.  Some of the units have both Lincoln Park AND lake views. And all for a relatively affordable price. 1550 N. Lake Shore Drive was built […]