Archive for the 'Lakeview' Category

Bank Owned East Lakeview 1-Bedroom Now Listed Under the 2000 Price: 550 W. Surf

This 1-bedroom in the historic Commodore at 550 W. Surf in East Lakeview has been on the market since July 2011. It is bank owned. It has been reduced $17,100 in that time and is now listed $9,100 under the 2000 purchase price of $164,000. From the listing pictures, it appears that the kitchen is […]

Forget the 2003 Price, Now It’s Under the 2001 Price: 3515 N. Lakewood in Lakeview

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom at 3515 N. Lakewood in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview a year ago- in September 2010. See our prior chatter here. At that time, it was listed $11,000 under the 2003 purchase price at $270,000. One of you thought it would sell closer to $225,000. In the last year, […]

This 3-Bedroom Called “Paris in Lakeview” Reduces: 504 W. Barry

We last chattered about 504 W. Barry in Lakeview back in April 2011. See our prior chatter here. Back then, we chattered about Unit #3W, described as a “gothic jewel.” But in May 2011, Unit #2W, right below it, came on the market. The listing describes it as “Paris in Lakeview.” Built in 1927, the […]

Get 1636 Square Feet on Lake Shore Drive for Under $150,000: 3750 N. Lake Shore Drive

This 2-bedroom in the vintage co-op at 3750 N. Lake Shore Drive in Lakeview has been  on the market since April 2011. It is a short sale and is now listed for just $144,000. The building was built in 1926 and has the large room sizes and vintage features of its era including hardwood floors […]

2-Bedroom Wrigleyville SFH is Now Listed at $425,000: 3745 N. Seminary

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom single family home at 3745 N. Seminary in Wrigleyville in June 2011. See our prior chatter here. Since that time, it has been reduced $74,000. It is the third cheapest single family home for sale in Lakeview. If you recall, while it is marketed as a single family home, […]

Graceland West 2/1 Sells for $108,500 Under the 2007 Price: 4017 N. Southport

We chattered about this 2-bedroom at 4017 N. Southport in the Graceland West neighborhood of Lakeview several times. See our July 2011 chatter here. In July, it had been reduced further and was listed at $205,000 but some of you thought it would sell for around $180,000. On the market for a year, it finally […]

3-Bedroom East Lakeview Duplex Reduces $50,000: 3156 N. Cambridge

We last chattered about this newer construction 3-bedroom duplex down at 3156 N. Cambridge in East Lakeview in June 2011. See our prior chatter here. If you recall, it is one of the larger duplex downs at 3000 square feet. Built in 2007, it has luxury features such as custom millwork and natural stone baths. The […]

Trying to Sell a 2-Bedroom 14 Months Later in Southport: 1304 W. Cornelia

This 2-bedroom at 1304 W. Cornelia in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview recently came on the market. It last sold just 14 months ago. The second floor unit has the amenities buyers are looking for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and garage parking. The vintage unit has hardwood floors throughout and a built-in […]

Buy a 2-Bedroom in Chicago’s First Condo Building: 339 W. Barry in Lakeview

This 2-bedroom at 339 W. Barry in Lakeview came on the market in June 2011. Built in 1963/1964, and designed by Fridstein & Fitch, the building was Chicago’s first condominium building. Prior to this time, co-ops or rentals were the preferred high rise living arrangements. “Built on the site of an earlier symbol of luxury—a […]

On the Market for 3 Years and Now Reduced $185,000: 848 W. Roscoe in Lakeview

We’ve chattered about this 3-bedroom duplex down at 848 W. Roscoe in Lakeview several times over the last 9 months. See our April 2011 chatter here. In April, after another price reduction to $559,900, one of you guessed that the unit would sell for just $425,000 ultimately. Some of you scoffed but were looking at […]