Archive for the 'Lakeview' Category

Get a 2-Bedroom Cottage in Lakeview for Under $400,000: 3041 N. Honore

Some of the smaller homes in Lakeview are, well, fixer uppers. This 2-bedroom vintage home at 3041 N. Honore appears to be move in ready. It even has a front porch with a swing. The two bedrooms are upstairs and have skylights. The kitchen has white cabinets, granite counter tops and a tile black splash. […]

Lakeview Single Family Home Sells Again Only a Year Later: 3652 N. Hermitage

We’ve chattered about this 3-bedroom home at 3652 N. Hermitage in Lakeview several times in the past year as it sold in 2009 and then was re-listed not even a year later. See our April 2010 chatter and pictures here. It went under contract within days of listing and now has closed for $12,500 over […]

1920s Elegance With All the Bells and Whistles Reduces: 504 W. Barry in Lakeview

We chattered about this 3-bedroom pre-war unit at 504 W. Barry in East Lakeview in December 2009. See our December 2009 chatter here. It is one of the rare 1920s buildings along or near the lakefront in Lakeview that has all the bells and whistles that buyers are looking for including space pac cooling, in-unit […]

Vintage Lakeview 1-Bedroom Now Reduced $29K: 737 W. Brompton

We’ve chattered about this vintage 1-bedroom with  sunroom in Lakeview several times. See our May 2010 chatter and pictures here. It has been reduced another $9,000 and is now listed $29,000 under its original list price. The unit has hardwood floors throughout and the larger floor plan of vintage units with a dining room and […]

The 1-Bedroom Vintage Roscoe Village Cottage: 1921 W. Newport

Ever want to own a quaint vintage cottage in Roscoe Village? Nows your chance. This 1-bedroom cottage built in 1893 at 1921 W. Newport just came on the market. It is built on a standard 25×125 Chicago lot and has a 2-car garage. But the house only has one bedroom measuring 7×13. The listing does […]

As Big As a Single Family Home in the Middle of Southport: 3726 N. Southport

Since we’re chattering about duplex up units, this 3-bedroom at 3726 N. Southport in Lakeview just came on the market. It’s located across the street from the Music Box and you can almost taste the Dairy Queen from the private roof top deck. The unit has 18 foot ceilings in the living room and has a […]

Trying to Sell the Newer Construction Lakeview Condo: 3535 N. Reta

This 2-bedroom unit at 3535 N. Reta in Lakeview is a property that was commonly built throughout many neighborhoods of the North Side during the housing boom: a luxury condo within a 4 unit building. This unit is more upgraded than some of that era, however, with crown molding and tray ceilings. There are also solid […]

Private Rooftop Terrace Unit in Lakeview Sells for Over the 2004 Price: 800 W. Cornelia

We last chattered about this 3-bedroom penthouse unit at 800 W. Cornelia in the heart of Lakeview in December 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. Back then, in the middle of winter, it’s doubtful buyers could appreciate the 20×14 private rooftop terrace. Many of you thought that it would sell quickly if reduced […]

Selling for Under the 2005 Price on Tree-Lined Burling: 2861 N. Burling in Lakeview

This 2-bedroom vintage unit at 2861 N. Burling in Lakeview has been reduced by about $30,000 since it first came on the market in March. It is also now listed for $15,000 under the 2005 purchase price. The unit has the all important deeded parking, which is fairly unique in this neighborhood. It is also […]

Your Hot Tub on Game Day Still Awaits: 1131 W. Addison in Lakeview

We last chattered about this 3-bedroom penthouse condo at 1131 W. Addison right across from Wrigley Field just two months ago. See our March 2010 chatter and pictures here. Back then, there was still snow on the mind. But now that baseball season is in full swing, it’s not too late to enjoy your private rooftop terrace […]