One of the many empty McMansion homes we’ve chattered about has sold. This new construction 5-bedroom home at 1933 W. Barry in Lakeview was on the market for years before it finally sold as a short sale in July 2008. See the pictures here. Here’s its history again: 1933 W. Barry: 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, […]
We last chattered about Charlie Chaplin’s former 3-bedroom penthouse at 2800 N. Pine Grove in Lakeview in September 2008, after it had been reduced (again). The property now has a new listing agent . . . and a new higher listing price. But interestingly- interior pictures are missing yet again. Still no pictures of the 18-foot high […]
We’ve chattered a lot about the glut of million dollar single family homes on the North Side. But what about those that appear to be “affordable”? This 3-bedroom home at 3729 N. Hermitage in Lakeview has been on the market since June 2008. It seems to have it all: location, a 2-car garage, and central […]
We’ve chattered about this vintage co-op building at 3500 N. Lake Shore Drive in Lakeview before because the units are massive and some of them appear to be “cheap.” Unit #2B has gone under contract after over 2 years on the market and a 45% price reduction. Here’s its history: Unit #2B: 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, […]
We’ve chattered about a lot of properties on Pine Grove- especially in the East Lakeview neighborhood. This vintage unit at 2910 N. Pine Grove is another pretty property. Built in 1910, the courtyard building has 26 units. The listing states that it has a sunroom/den in addition to the 3-bedrooms. It also has the original […]
We love townhouses- especially in Lakeview. But this townhouse at 3300 N. Kenmore is tired of waiting for a buyer, so it is now also available to rent. It’s also listed for less than it last sold for in 2006. Here’s the listing: Terrific 2 bedroom plus den/2 bath fee-simple townhouse. Unit features kitchen with […]
What if you could live in a vintage building AND have your own private outdoor space? You can find it in a recently listed 1-bedroom at The Green Brier at 559 W. Surf in Lakeview. Here’s the listing: Sunny Penthouse Unit At The Greenbriar! Rarely Available On This Level, This Home Features Expansive Living Space […]
Sometimes there are just cool features to a property that are unique. Such is the case with this vintage single family home at 638 W. Oakdale in Lakeview that has an “english conservatory” attached to the back. Here’s the listing: Exquisite renovation of 1882 Chicago greystone on 28′ lot. Original vintage features combined with 21st century kitchen, bathrooms and […]
Put this one in the “they just don’t make them like this anymore” category. This vintage 4-bedroom duplex unit at The Eddystone, at 421 W. Melrose, in Lakeview just came on the market. This unit has good “bones.” Here’s the listing: Possibly the most impressive vintage duplex with 2-story living room, book-matched paneling, moldings, plaster […]
This vintage 2-bedroom at 630 W. Oakdale in Lakeview has been on the market since July 2008 and has been reduced by $39,000. It seems to have it “all”- including central air, a fireplace, in-unit w/d and not just one, but two, parking spots. Who gets two parking spots in Lakeview? The kitchen and baths […]