Archive for the 'Lakeview' Category

Bye-Bye Leopard Carpet: Milton Schwartz Duplex is Split and Renovated: 320 W. Oakdale

This 3-bedroom in 320 W. Oakdale in East Lakeview recently came on the market. On the 19th floor of the 21-story Milton Schwartz mid-century modern high rise, in 2017 this unit was on the market for the first time in 61-years. It was supposedly the only duplex in the building which has 51 units and […]

Is Over $2 Million Now the New Construction SFH Price Point in Central Lakeview? 1042 W. Wellington

This 6-bedroom new construction modern single family home at 1042 W. Wellington in Lakeview came on the market in April 2018. It is ready for occupancy and has been staged. Built on a 32×125 lot, it has a 3 car garage. The listing calls it a “full masonry” home with 2 huge roof decks, one […]

A 6-Bedroom Modern Farmhouse with 17 Skylights: 3054 N. Southport in Southport

This 6-bedroom single family home at 3054 N. Southport in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview came on the market in July 2018. Built in 2016 by MK Construction, the listing calls it a “modern farmhouse.” Built on a 26×125 lot, which is a foot wider than the standard 25×125 lot, the house is 21 feet […]

3-Bedroom Lakeview Townhouse Sells for $60K Under 2014 Price: 820 W. Wolfram

We chattered about this 3-bedroom fee simple townhouse with indoor/outdoor living at 820 W. Wolfram in Lakeview several times over the last 4 years. It came on the market completely renovated in 2014. The 2014 chatter is here. Then, it returned to the market in April 2018 asking more than the 2014 sales price. We […]

Uniquely Chicago: The Greystone: A 4-Bedroom at 610 W. Oakdale in East Lakeview

This 4-bedroom Greystone at 610 W. Oakdale in East Lakeview came on the market in April 2018. It’s the unit on the right in the picture above. Built in 1883, this is a semi-attached single family home on a 20×125 lot. It has a 2.5 brick garage. The listing says the Greystone has been “remodeled.” It does […]

Rarely Available Vintage American Four Square: 649 W. Wellington in East Lakeview

This 8-bedroom vintage American Four Square at 649 W. Wellington in East Lakeview came on the market in February 2018. Built in 1904 on a double lot measuring 50x130x108, it was designed by architect BJ Hotton. It has many of its original features including FIVE fireplaces, stained glass windows, moldings, woodwork and inlay wood floors. […]

The $914,000 4-Bedroom Duplex Down: 1529 W. Roscoe in Lakeview

This 4-bedroom duplex down at 1529 W. Roscoe in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview came on the market in September 2018. Sorry- no picture of this building. We discussed the old house in 2009 though, which was torn down. This building was constructed in 2013. It’s 2 units with a heated garage. This unit is the […]

Looking for a Townhouse With 3 Outdoor Spaces? 1252 W. Oakdale in Lakeview

This 3-bedroom townhouse at 1252 W. Oakdale in Lakeview came on the market in April 2018. This group of townhouses was built in 1992. There are ten units and garage parking. Architecturally, it’s different than many townhouses as it has a rounded façade. This townhouse has seen some renovation. The listing says it has new […]

A Penthouse Duplex Mansion in the Sky: 3500 N. Lake Shore Drive in Lakeview

This 4-bedroom duplex penthouse at 3500 N. Lake Shore Drive in Lakeview just came on the market. This is one of the grand dames of vintage buildings on Lake Shore Drive. Built in 1926, it has 63 units but no parking. The listing says this penthouse has been remodeled. It calls it a “penthouse duplex […]

Love Vintage? Stained Glass and a Claw Foot Tub: 807 W. Newport in Lakeview

This 3-bedroom top floor unit at 807 W. Newport in Lakeview came on the market in August 2018. This building was constructed in 1902 and has 3 units. This unit has many of its vintage features including high ceilings and thick crown molding in the living room. Some of the woodwork trim is painted (gasp!) […]