Archive for the 'Lakeview' Category

Bank Owned Greystone 3-Flat Listed at 45% Under 2007 Price: 852 W. Oakdale in Lakeview

This vintage 3-flat greystone at 852 W. Oakdale in Lakeview recently came on the market. It is bank owned and is listed for 45%, or $480,000, under the 2007 purchase price. Built in 1891, the greystone is on a 25×125 lot and has a 2-car garage. From the public records, it appears the property was given some […]

Same Building But a Different Pricing Strategy 8 Months Later: 3505 N. Janssen in Southport

We first chattered about this small multi-unit building at 3505 N. Janssen in Southport in August 2010. See our prior chatter here. At that time, the top floor unit, Unit #4, was on the market and was asking $12,500 more than its 2006 purchase price. It never sold and was withdrawn from the market. Now, Unit #3 […]

This 2-Bedroom Vintage Unit at 2861 N. Burling in Lakeview Returns and Is Reduced Again

We have chattered about this 2-bedroom vintage unit at 2861 N. Burling in Lakeview several times over the past 11 months. See our September 2010 chatter here. It was removed from the market but has now been relisted and has been reduced another $25,000. It is now listed at $299,900. Last September, some of you thought […]

Will This Be the Third Sale in 3 Years for this New Construction Condo? 3512 N. Southport in Southport

We recently chattered about this 2008 newer construction midrise building at 3512 N. Southport in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview because the penthouse unit came on the market. But back in September 2009, we chattered about a second floor unit in the building. See our prior chatter here. This 3-bedroom unit first sold in 2008 […]

“Huge Price Reduction” On This Bank Owned 2/2: 950 W. Barry in Lakeview

We chattered about this 2-bedroom unit at 950 W. Barry in Lakeview in August 2010. See our prior chatter here. At that time, it had just come on the market as a bank owned unit. Many of you thought the asking price of $375,000 was too high given its proximity to the El and a […]

How Low Will They Go? A 2/2 With Parking for Under $125K in Lakeview: 3900 N. Pine Grove

We last chattered about The Coronado at 3900 N. Pine Grove in Lakeview in December 2009 when a 2/2 was on the market for $212,000. See our December 2009 chatter here. At that time, the unit, #708, was in short sale. It had a renovated kitchen and hardwood floors. Some of you thought the price of […]

2-Bedroom Top Floor Vintage Beauty in Graceland West: 1466 W. Warner

This 2-bedroom vintage unit at 1466 W. Warner in the Graceland West neighborhood of Lakeview was first listed for sale in January 2009. It was then withdrawn in November of 2009 but came back on the market last September at a reduced price. This top floor condo is now listed $45,000 under the 2005 purchase price. […]

Live Across the Street from the New Trader Joes: 2800 N. Orchard in Lakeview

There’s been a lot of chatter about the impact on the neighborhood of the new Trader Joe’s expected to open on Diversey in Lakeview. Now’s your chance to live right across the street in this 2-bedroom unit at 2800 N. Orchard. This building was built in 1986 and converted into condos in 2002. This is […]

Your Atrium and Private Roof Deck Just Got $54K Cheaper: 559 W. Surf in Lakeview

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom in The Green Brier at 559 W. Surf in Lakeview in September 2010. See our prior chatter here. At that time, it had just been reduced $50,000. One of you thought it would need to be reduced another $50,000 due to the higher assessments and taxes. Another thought it […]

Bank Owned Vintage Penthouse With Roof Top Terrace Sells: 444 W. Belmont in Lakeview

We have chattered about this penthouse unit at 444 W. Belmont in Lakeview several times since it was first listed in August 2008. See our November 2010 chatter and pictures here. Back in 2008, Homedelete predicted it would sell under the 2000 purchase price of $383,000 (even though others vigorously disputed him.) He was vindicated […]