Archive for the 'Lakeview' Category

Renovated Pre-War Co-Op Returns and is Now Reduced $189K: 3500 N. Lake Shore Drive

We last chattered about this 4-bedroom vintage co-op at 3500 N. Lake Shore Drive in Lakeview in May 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. In May 2009, the unit had just returned to the market after being completely renovated with new millwork, new marble in the common entry foyer, new wiring, space pac cooling […]

4-Bedroom Pre-War Lakeview Unit Now $145K Under the 2006 Purchase Price: 411 W. Briar

We have chattered about this 4-bedroom sprawling pre-war vintage condo at 411 W. Briar several times since last August. See our November 2009 chatter and pictures here. Since that time, it has been reduced by $145,000 and is now $145,000 under the 2006 purchase price. It has more space than most single family homes at this […]

Foreclosure Alert: 3-Bedroom Pre-War: 3300 N. Lake Shore Drive in Lakeview

We’ve chattered about this pre-war building at 3300 N. Lake Shore Drive in Lakeview before. This 3-bedroom unit just came on the market well below the same tier units currently on the market in the building. It is bank owned. There are no interior pictures so we don’t know the condition of the unit other than […]

The Race to Sell Before the Credit Expires: 2970 N. Lake Shore Drive in Lakeview

If you’re looking to buy right now, you might have seen quite a few bonuses being thrown your way to get under contract before the tax credit expires on April 30 (remember you must be under contract by the 30th but have until the end of June to actually close on the property.) This 2-bedroom […]

They Don’t Build Them Like This Anymore: 817 W. George in Lakeview

This 2-bedroom top floor unit at 817 W. George in Lakeview is blessed with nearly all of its vintage features still in tact. The foyer has wood moldings along with the original pier mirror. The living room has a fireplace (non-working) surrounded by glass cabinet built-ins. There is also stained glass above the door in […]

A Vintage Unit with a Loft Thrown In: 542 W. Brompton in Lakeview

This 2-bedroom unit in a courtyard building at 542 W. Brompton in Lakeview isn’t your typical vintage unit. While it has a full-sized separate dining room which is typical in this era of a building and bay windows, it also has a unique second floor “loft” area that measures 26×9 which is accessible from a staircase […]

8 Months Later, Lakeview Vintage Single Family Now Reduced By $81K: 3037 N. Seminary

We last chattered about this 4-bedroom 1890s single family home at 3037 N. Seminary in Lakeview in October 2009. See our prior chatter here. Since then, it has been reduced by $81,000 and is now listed just $7,000 above the 2004 purchase price. The house has a front porch and some of the original crown molding. Three out […]

The East Lakeview 1920s Vintage 1-Bedroom: 737 W. Brompton

We chattered about this 1924 9-unit vintage building at 737-739 W. Brompton in East Lakeview last year. Last time, it was a 2-bedroom which sold quickly. See our prior chatter and pictures on the 2-bedroom unit here. This time around, you can get into the same building and enjoy the same gorgeous vintage bones for a […]

9 Months Later, East Lakeview 3-Bedroom Greystone Unit Still Available: 710 W. Barry

This 3-bedroom in a vintage greystone at 710 W. Barry in East Lakeview has all the bells and whistles buyers look for. It has central air, a deeded parking spot and a washer dryer in the unit. The listing calls the kitchen a “chef’s kitchen” with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. It has […]

Love the Cubs? Live in the Ultimate Wrigleyville Penthouse: 1131 W. Addison

This 3-bedroom penthouse at 1131 W. Addison in Lakeview just might be the ultimate fantasy pad for a diehard Cubs fan. It has a 360-degree rooftop deck that offers views of Wrigley Field and the rest of Lakeview. Not only that but the rooftop deck has a 6 person hot tub, electric and cable. What more could […]