Archive for the 'Lakeview' Category

2 Years Later, Luxury New Construction 5-Bedroom SFH Reduces Again: 3251 N. Lakewood

We last chattered about this new construction 5-bedroom single family home at 3251 N. Lakewood in Lakeview in December 2010. See our prior chatter here. In December, many of you loved Jennifer Ames’ pictures of the property but thought it was overpriced above $2 million. Since that last chatter, it has been reduced another $130,000 […]

One of the Cheapest Single Family Homes In Lakeview Is Still Available: 3352 N. Marshfield

We last chattered about this 3-bedroom single family home at 3352 N. Marshfield in Lakeview in March 2011. See our prior chatter here. At that time, the house was listed at $499,000 and most of you were shocked by the price. The house was reduced $30,000 in May, but, so far, there haven’t been any […]

This Southport 2-Bedroom Duplex Short Sale is 35% Off the 2005 Price: 1440 W. Roscoe

This 2-bedroom top floor duplex up in the courtyard building at 1440 W. Roscoe in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview has been on and off the market since 2007. The building was converted into condos in 2005. It has all the finishes of that era including cherry cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances […]

This 3-Bedroom Duplex Has More Space Than Many SFHs: 3156 N. Cambridge in Lakeview

This newer construction 3-bedroom duplex down at 3156 N. Cambridge in East Lakeview has been on the market since October 2010. At 3000 square feet, it has more square footage than most single family homes in the area in the same price range. Built in 2007, it has luxury features such as custom millwork and […]

Nearly 3 Years Later, This 2-Bedroom at 1446 W. Henderson in Lakeview Finally Sells

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom at 1446 W. Henderson in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview in January 2011. See our prior chatter here. At that time, it had been on the market 2 1/2 years and was listed $32,000 under the 2005 purchase price at $375,000. Some of you thought it was listed under […]

Get a Single Family Home for Under $500K in Wrigleyville: 3745 N. Seminary

This 2-bedroom single family home at 3745 N. Seminary in the shadow of Wrigley Field in Lakeview recently came on the market listed at $499,000. While it is marketed as a single family home, it appears to be two units as the listing touts the “english garden level in-law apartment.” It also appears that there […]

One 3-Bedroom Unit Sells and Another Returns To Try Again: 3505 N. Janssen in Southport

We last chattered about this top floor rehabbed 3-bedroom at 3505 N. Janssen in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview in August 2010. See our August 2010 chatter here. At that time, it was listed $12,500 above the 2006 purchase price. Most of you thought it was overpriced at $545,000. Dave M guessed a sales price of $440,000 […]

After 2 1/2 Years on the Market, 4-Bedroom Greystone Sells for $165K Under 2006 Price: 932 W. Wolfram

We last chattered about this vintage 4-bedroom greystone at 932 W. Wolfram in Lakeview in April 2011. See our April 2011 chatter here. At that time, it had been listed on and off for over 2 years and had been reduced $340,000. It was listed $75,000 under the 2006 purchase price. The house finally recently sold […]

Get a 2-Bedroom in a Historic Greystone: 1348 W. Wellington in Lakeview

This 2-bedroom in a 4-unit vintage greystone at 1348 W. Wellington in Lakeview recently came on the market. It has some of its vintage features intact including moldings and a floor to ceiling wood mantle surrounding a decorative fireplace. French doors lead to a full-sized dining room. The kitchen is “newer” with an island, granite […]

The 3-Bedroom Contemporary in the Lakeview Midrise: 550 W. Wellington

This 3-bedroom at 550 W. Wellington in Lakeview has been on and off the market since February 2007. In that time, it has been reduced $140,900. It is now listed $75,100 under the 2006 purchase price. The midrise building has only 2-units per floor. The unit has upgraded finishes including Italian wood floors. The kitchen […]