This bank-owned 3-flat at 1216 N. Rockwell in East Humboldt Park (also known as West Town in the MLS) is currently listed for 80% under the 2007 purchase price. There are no interior pictures so we don’t know the condition of the units. The building was built in 1878. Here are the unit sizes: Unit […]
We’ve chattered a lot about flippers. But what about true renovators? Those who dare to take a beaten up property, restore it and then re-list it? Such is the case with this 4-bedroom brick single family home at 1135 N. Spaulding in Humboldt Park. Bought in June 2009, the listing says it was stripped down to the bricks […]
This 4-bedroom new construction single family home at 1943 N. Albany in Logan Square (or is that Humboldt Park???) is being marketed as having “green” features. The listing says it has high end features such as granite, stone and recycled glass. It also has a finished basement with a full bath and parking. Is this […]
The bank has taken possession of this 2007 new construction 3-bedroom home at 1708 N. Richmond in north Humboldt Park. It is currently listed for $485,100 under the 2007 purchase price. The pictures show the home as having hardwood floors, cherry kitchen cabinets and granite countertops. Is this a deal for a fairly large new construction […]
Yes, there are quite a few single family homes available in Chicago for under $100,000. Take this 4-bedroom 1906 brick bungalow at 928 N. St. Louis in Humboldt Park that is listed as a “short sale.” The listing says it needs TLC and there are no interior pictures. See pictures of the exterior here. What are you […]
This skylight in the livingroom of this penthouse unit at 1839 N. Whipple in Humboldt Park is among the larger skylights I have ever seen. Here’s the listing: TOP FLOOR SUN-DRENCHED 3BR2BA CONDO HOME. INTIMATE BUILDING W/ TOP QUALITY CLASSIC FINISHES. BEAUTIFUL STAIRCASE UP TO UNIT. LR W/ SKY LIGHT AND FIREPLACE, JULIETTE BALCONY. HARDWOOD FLOORS […]
1129 N. Mozart is a gut conversion of a three unit building in Humboldt Park. The developer has been trying to sell the units individually for just about a year. (Thanks to the tipster who sent me info about this building.) Recently, the entire building came on the market. Here’s the information about the building: […]