Crib Chatter

511 W. Aldine is one of those elegant courtyard buildings that dot the streets of East Lakeview. Built in 1926, this building does not disappoint with large units and original vintage features. The listing says it “light-filled European vintage”. Unit #3F: 1 bedroom, 1 bath, diningroom, woodburning fireplace I couldn’t find a prior sales price Currently listed for […]

There are two townhouses currently on the market at 1140 W. Newport in Lakeview. These aren’t huge townhouses- but seem more like a two bedroom condo alternative. They were built in 1990. Unit #A was the last unit to sell. Unit #A: Sold in April 2004 for $350,000 Sold in January 2008 for $383,000 Unit […]

In January 2008 we chattered about a listing in The Cinema Lofts at 1635 W. Belmont that emphasized the new stainless steel appliances. Here is another listing doing the same at 725 W. Sheridan in Lakeview: BEST LAYOUT IN THE BUILDING! PRICE INCLUDES 1 DEEDED PARKING SPACE. UNIT FRESHLY PAINTED & ALL NEW CARPET. KITCHEN BOASTS […]

You occasionally see for sale by owner (FSBO) listings on Craigslist.  Sometimes the listing sounds ominous by saying things like if you don’t buy the unit by such and such date, it will be listed for “higher” with an agent by the end of the month. Does this type of threat work in this market? I […]

3500 N. Lake Shore Drive is a pre-war co-op in Lakeview with views of the lake. The units are enormous but some of them need some TLC. Are you up for it? If you are, you can get 3500 square feet for $315,000 complete with butler pantry and maid’s quarters. (Sorry- no pictures of the […]

Is it just me, or are market times increasing? I haven’t seen any data lately. Most of the stats seem to focus on number of sales or prices. But market time is also illustrative of the market conditions.  Take 2814 N. Sheffield in Lakeview. It has been on the market for about 270 days. Why? […]

I heard one agent say the other day that anything priced up to $450,000 in Lincoln Park and Lakeview is selling quickly. That would put this top floor condo at 850 W. Diversey in that category. It even has w/d in the unit and parking. And it’s near the “prime” East Lakeview neighborhood with its shops, restaurants […]

Junior one bedrooms are an affordable way to get into condo ownership for many people. 450 W. Briar in Lakeview was converted into condominiums in 2005 and 2006.  The building has 13 floors and was built in 1972. This seller is trying to move on after two and a half years. Is there profit to […]

If you walk north up Sheridan, you can’t help but notice the sales signs at 2930 N. Sheridan in Lakeview. The developer has been selling this conversion for a little over a year now. This is a bigger building than 3033 N. Sheridan which just started marketing about two blocks to the north. But the difference is palpable. […]

Several of you have e-mailed me recently asking about the new conversion building at 3033 N. Sheridan in East Lakeview. The building had its “opening” weekend last weekend and couldn’t have picked better weather to launch a new development. The building was built in 1968, is 16 stories and 143 units, and, from the outside, is […]