Archive for the 'Lakeview' Category

18 Months Later and Still Trying to Sell the Lakeview 2/2: 3126 N. Clifton

This vintage 2/2 at 3126 N. Clifton in Lakeview has been on the market since September 2009. It has been reduced $65,000 in that time. It is now listed $70,000 under the 2006 purchase price (if parking is included.) The top floor unit has some of its vintage features intact, including maple floors and wood work. […]

Looking for a Move-In Ready 2/2 in Lakeview Under $220K? 3930 N. Pine Grove

This 2-bedroom in Lake Park Plaza at 3930 N. Pine Grove in Lakeview was recently reduced $5,100. It is currently listed $36,100 under the 2006 purchase price. The building is a full-service high rise constructed in 1969. It has a pool, tennis courts, party room, doorman, and exercise facilities. The listing says this unit has […]

What Would You Pay for a 2-Bedroom Lakeview Garden Apartment? 1346 W. George

This garden 2-bedroom at 1346 W. George in Lakeview has been on the market since December 2010. It is bank owned. In that time, it has been reduced $50,000 and has gone under contract once (but was re-listed.) The unit is currently listed for 53% under the 2004 purchase price. From the pictures, it appears […]

Market Conditions: The Bank Will Sell Unsold Condo Units in Lakeview: 2930 and 3033 N. Sheridan

Crain’s is reporting that the bank will attempt to sell unsold condo units at the 2930 and 3033 N. Sheridan conversion buildings in Lakeview in bulk to an investor. North Community Bank has taken over two stalled condo conversion projects in Lakeview and plans to sell the unsold units in bulk. An investor likely will […]

Get a Lakeview Single Family Home for Under $500,000: 3352 N. Marshfield

This 3-bedroom single family home at 3352 N. Marshfield in Lakeview just came on the market. Is this Roscoe Village? Or Southport? Or neither? Either way, it is steps to the Whole Foods, Wishbone and assorted other restaurants, bars and activities. The listing says the house has an open loft like first floor layout. The second […]

“Entertain Your Friends” in this 3-Bedroom Triplex Loft: 1601 W. School in Lakeview

This 3-bedroom triplex loft in the Tower Lofts at 1601 W. School in Lakeview just came on the market. This building was a former Wieboldt’s department store so the loft has authentic features including exposed brick, big windows and tall ceilings. This triplex top floor unit, has a spiral staircase leading to the second and […]

52% Off the 2004 Price And Still It’s Not Selling: 3660 N. Lake Shore Drive in Lakeview

We’ve chattered about the distress sales in The New York Residences at 3660 N. Lake Shore Drive in Lakeview before. The building was an apartment to condo conversion in 2004/2005. This 2-bedroom on the 13th floor is currently listed for about 52% under the 2004 price. Yes, it is bank owned. It has been on […]

Get Your White Picket Fence (and the DQ too!) in Southport: 1320 W. Grace

This 3-bedroom vintage single family home at 1320 W. Grace in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview recently came on the market. Built in 1892, the listing says it has been “gutted to perfection.” It has a custom designed kitchen with white cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances along with an eat-in breakfast area […]

New Construction Southport Mansion Returns Reduced Another $200K: 3804 N. Janssen

We last chattered about this new construction 6-bedroom mansion at 3804 N. Janssen in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview in February 2010. See our February 2010 chatter here. At that time, it had been on the market for 5 months and had been reduced $300,000. It was recently re-listed with another $200,000 reduction. Built on […]

22% Off the 2005 Price On This 3-Bedroom East Lakeview Vintage Beauty: 434 W. Oakdale

This 3-bedroom vintage greystone unit at 434 W. Oakdale in East Lakeview has been on and off the market since April 2010. In that time, it has been reduced $174,000. The unit is now listed as a “short sale” and is priced about 22%, or $150,000, under the 2005 purchase price. The south facing unit […]