Archive for the 'Lakeview' Category

Is Modern for You? 3124 N. Leavitt in West Lakeview

We’ve chattered about new construction modern style homes before. This 7000-square foot new construction single family home at 3124 N. Leavitt in West Lakeview is certainly intriguing. It has also been reduced $740k since February 2008. Here’s the listing: MOD. ARCHITECTURE AT ITS BEST. LINK DEVELOPMENT’S FINEST PROJECT 7000+SF ON OVERSIZE CORNER LOT,BEST FINISH & CRAFTSM, […]

If at first you don’t suceed, try, try again: 749 W. Wellington in Lakeview

This 2-bedroom unit at 749 W. Wellington in Lakeview has been on the market since last February and has been reduced several times. The listing was recently canceled and then re-listed- at a higher price. I’m assuming the price change now includes the parking (and before that parking was “extra”.) Here’s the listing: Sunny bright & […]

Good “Bones” Reduced Again: 522 W. Briar in East Lakeview

Last May we had quite the discussion about this 3-bedroom vintage unit at 522 W. Briar in East Lakeview that was renovated and seemed to have “everything” except parking. I had asked a simple question: Why isn’t this selling? Six months later, it still hasn’t sold and has been reduced another $30,000. Here’s the listing: […]

Lakeview Penthouse Waiting for a Buyer: 2819 N. Lakewood

The listing calls it a “Lincoln Park Penthouse” but this 2-bedroom at 2819 N. Lakewood is north of Diversey, which makes it Lakeview in my book. First listed in March 2008, this 2005 construction unit is still sitting on the market. Here’s the listing: Gorgeous Lincoln Park Penthouse! 2 bedroom/ 2 bath, soaring 14′ ceilings, […]

Forget “new”: Vintage Elegance at 3400 N. Lake Shore Drive

We’ve chattered about a lot of the 1920s and 1930s co-op and condominium buildings that line Lake Shore Drive on the North Side of the city. 3400 N. Lake Shore Drive in Lakeview is another of those buildings. Built in 1922, it has 49 units. This 3-bedroom ground floor unit doesn’t have fantastic views, but […]

Update on the Tuscan Villa in Lakeview: 2965 N. Sheridan

We’ve chattered about the Tuscan Villa at 2965 N. Sheridan in Lakeview several times. It was first on the market a year ago but re-appeared this summer. A lis pendens was filed on the property in September. Here’s the listing again: Luxury living w/sophisticated ambience steps from park & lake. One-of-a-kind 4BR/4.5BA offers 4,600 s.f. […]

A Maisonette in Paris? 3100 N. Sheridan in Lakeview

There are many buildings that remind me of Paris here in Chicago. Is The Barry, at 3100 N. Sheridan Road, one of them? This 1 bedroom plus den renovated unit says it’s a “maisonette in Paris.” Here’s the listing: Beautiful renovation of high first floor at the Barry. Serene 2 bedroom turned into 1 bedroom plus […]

On the Market for Years: 1334 W. Wellington in Lakeview

We return to Wellington in Lakeview to chatter about this new construction single family home at 1334 W. Wellington. It has been on the market off-and-on since 2006 with little price reduction. How many years can developers hold on? Here’s the listing: BEAUTIFUL NEW CONSTRUCTION IN HEART OF LKVW! WALK TO STHPRT CORRIDOR, EL & […]

The $100 “Reduction”: 1131 W. Grace in Lakeview

Some sellers will do anything to drum up interest in their property. Take the $100 “reduction.” Many of you have probably seen this. It’s where the seller reduces the price by $100 simply so it shows up on the MLS with a “reduction” or a “price change.” Lots of people want to see the properties […]

$181K Price Reduction on Lakeview House: 1114 W. Wellington

A lot of properties are still sitting on the market that were first listed last spring. This 4-bedroom house at 1114 W. Wellington in Lakeview is one of them. It has had $181,000 worth of price reductions since last April. It is available to buy OR to rent. Here’s the listing: New Price! 4,800 sq […]