Archive for the 'Lakeview' Category

It’s Got No Kitchen, But There are 3 Bedrooms: 1651 W. Addison in Lakeview

This bank-owned 3-bedroom unit just came on the market at 1651 W. Addison in West Lakeview. The listing says the kitchen is missing (and the pictures confirm it). It also says some light fixtures in the bathrooms are missing. It is a duplex down with all 3 bedrooms on the lower level. There are hardwood […]

A Victorian Single Family Home Under $600K in Lakeview: 1030 W. Roscoe

This 4-bedroom single family home at 1030 W. Roscoe in Lakeview just came back on the market after it had previously been listed since November 2008. Mario Greco at Prudential Rubloff has now taken over the listing (try and be kind.) The Victorian style house was built in 1886 and has 3 bedrooms on the […]

Vintage Look With All the Modern Amenities in East Lakeview: 522 W. Oakdale

Many buyers dream of living in East Lakeview in a unit like this 2-bedroom at 522 W. Oakdale. This property has all the bells and whistles buyers look for: central air, in-unit washer/dryer and the highly coveted deeded parking space (not an easy find in this dense neighborhood.) It also has 2 marble baths and […]

Looking to Re-Sell 2 Years Later in a New Conversion: 2930 N. Sheridan in Lakeview

Some resales have been appearing in the apartment to condo conversion building at 2930 N. Sheridan in Lakeview which is not yet sold out. Last October we chattered about price cuts by the developer in the building. See our chatter here. Since then, the developer has also been renting the available units. This re-sale 2-bedroom […]

A Modern Fan? This Gut Renovated Large 1-Bedroom Has Been Reduced: 340 W. Diversey

We last chattered about this large 1-bedroom (former a 2-bedroom) at 340 W. Diversey in Lakeview in December 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It was withdrawn from the market shortly after our chatter but returned in 2010 with a $10,000 reduction. This is no ordinary “renovation”. The kitchen has only modern updates with […]

One Year Later, Lakeview Mansion Still is a Short Sale: 461 W. Melrose

We last chattered about this 7-bedroom Lakeview mansion at 461 W. Melrose in February 2009. See our prior chatter here. The house has a vintage exterior but was renovated recently with a more contemporary interior. There is elevator access to all 5 floors. Three bedrooms, including the master, are on the third floor and 4 […]

Love the Cubs? Live Near Wrigley Field: 3520 N. Reta in Lakeview

Some Cubs fans dream of living within walking distance of Wrigley Field so they can hear the roar of the crowd from their open windows. This 2-bedroom unit at 3520 N. Reta is about 3.5 blocks from the Friendly Confines. It was new construction in 2006 so it has all the bells and whistles of […]

Seeking a First Time Buyer in Southport: 3515 N. Lakewood

This 2-bedroom unit at 3515 N. Lakewood in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview has been on the market since August 2009. It has been reduced by $6075 in that time period. The vintage unit has oak floors throughout and a kitchen with white cabinets and white and black appliances. There is central air but no […]

A New Construction Mansion on a Corner Lot in Lakeview: 3804 N. Janssen

Most people who live in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview have driven or walked by this house at 3804 N. Janssen at one time or another. The 7300 square foot, 6 bedroom home is new construction built with a masonry and limestone exterior on a corner lot measuring 34×125. Originally listed in September 2009, it has since […]

Contemporary Lakeview Penthouse Returns to the Market: 550 W. Wellington

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom renovated unit at 550 W. Wellington in Lakeview in November 2009. See our November 2009 chatter and pictures here. At that time, the unit was under contract 1 year after it was first listed. Well, the unit has now come back on the market listed at the same price […]