Archive for the 'Lakeview' Category

2-Bedroom Wrigleyville Victorian House Reduced Another $50K: 1167 W. Eddy

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom Victorian house at 1167 W. Eddy in Lakeview in October 2010. See our prior chatter here. At that time, no one really had an opinion as to what this might sell for. Nearly 5 months later, it has been reduced another $50,000. Built in 1893 on a standard 25×125 […]

Looking for Original Vintage Character- But Also Something “New”? 839 W. Wellington in Lakeview

This vintage building at 839 W. Wellington in Lakeview was converted into condos in 2005 but many of the vintage features were left behind in this 2-bedroom top floor unit. It has 11 foot coffered ceilings, 6 inch crown moldings throughout and the original limestone and mosaic fireplace. The kitchen has granite counter tops, white […]

Burst Pipe + Mold = It Finally Goes Under Contract: 1928 W. Diversey in West Lakeview

We actually chattered about this newer construction  4-bedroom duplex down short sale at 1928 W. Diversey in West Lakeview back in March 2010. See our prior chatter here. Back then, no one had much to say about the actual property. Instead, everyone fought over what neighborhood this would acutally be (North Center? Roscoe Village, West […]

Why Not Convert It? 1509 W. Addison in Lakeview

This 3-flat greystone at 1509 W. Addison in the Southport neighborhood of Addison has been on and off the market since July 2008. In that time it has been reduced $234,000. The listing says there is a one year old roof and recent tuckpointing. The three units also have “upated” kitchens and baths. The units […]

Get 4-Bedrooms in East Lakeview for Under $400K: 2948 N. Pine Grove

This 4-bedroom duplex up at 2948 N. Pine Grove in East Lakeview has been on and off the market since August 2009. After several reductions, it is now listed for $69,600 under the 2006 purchase price. Built in 1922, this vintage property has 3 bedrooms on the second floor and a formal dining room and […]

Trying To Sell For 2 1/2 Years in Southport: 1446 W. Henderson

This 2-bedroom unit at 1446 W. Henderson in Southport has been on and off the market since July 2008. In that time, it has been reduced $114,900. It is now listed $32,000 under the 2005 purchase price. Located in a 3-unit building constructed in 1995, it is just a few blocks from the Southport restaurants/shops/bars as […]

No One Wants This Bank Owned East Lakeview Paris Maisonnette: 3100 N. Sheridan

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom vintage unit in The Barry, at 3100 N. Sheridan, in East Lakeview in September 2010. See our prior chatter here. Back then, it had just come on the market as a bank owned unit and was listed $39,600 under the 2007 purchase price. Since September it has been reduced […]

We Love Rooftop Terraces With Putting Greens: 3512 N. Southport in Lakeview

This 5-bedroom top floor penthouse unit at 3512 N. Southport in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview just came on the market. It has 4200 square feet of living space and 4200 square feet for its rooftop terrace. The rooftop terrace covers the entire length of the building and has a full garden with irrigation, a […]

Trying to Sell the $600K Lakeview Townhouse: 1307 W. Belmont

This 3-bedroom townhouse at 1307 W. Belmont in Lakeview has been on the market since July 2010. In that time it has been reduced $75,875. Built in 2005, this four story brick townhouse has 2300 square feet and a 2-car garage. 2 of the 3 bedrooms are on the third floor, with the fourth on the top […]

A Little Piece of Paris Along the Lakefront: 3314 N. Lake Shore Drive in Lakeview

You won’t be living in a white box if you buy this vintage 2-bedroom at 3314 N. Lake Shore Drive in Lakeview. The building was built in 1920 in the Beaux Arts style which is reminiscent of many buildings in Paris. The hallways have arches and there are coved ceilings. The living room has paneling and […]