Crib Chatter

Park Place Tower is a 901 unit high-rise at 655 W. Irving Park Road in Lakeview. Built in 1973, it has a large outdoor pool. It also has “cabanas” lining the pool that are apparently up for sale. 2 are currently listed on the MLS including this one that has a “totally redone shower” and a […]

We’ve chattered about this 2-bedroom vintage unit in a classic 1920s East Lakeview courtyard building several times. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It has 2 full baths, a dining room, washer/dryer in the unit and the rare deeded parking. It was withdrawn from the market but was recently re-listed and reduced another $36,000. […]

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom unit at 3110 N. Sheridan in East Lakeview in August 2008. At the time, I asked if it was a “deal” given its location as it was a 2/2 and priced under $300,000. See our prior chatter and the pictures here. It has since been reduced by $35,100. This 2-bedroom unit has a […]

We chattered about this renovated 3-bedroom greystone duplex at 3816 N. Fremont in Lakeview several times since it first came on the market in February 2008. It was listed for re-sale only 7 months after being purchased in 2007. See our prior January 2009 chatter here where we debated why someone would sell only  months after […]

This house at 1722 W. Wellington in Lakeview elicited much chatter when it was last featured in April. Read our prior chatter here. It has since been reduced $25,400. The completely renovated modern interior includes a spiral staircase and skylights. Catherine Brennan at Sudler Sothebys has the listing. See the listing and other pictures here. […]

We recently chattered about this cute vintage house with the retro kitchen at 3652 N. Hermitage in Lakeview. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It sold quickly at the newly reduced price. Here’s it’s history again: 3652 N. Hermitage: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage, no square footage listed Sold in November 2002 […]

The developer of this 8-unit new construction building at 2936 N. Lincoln in Lakeview has sold 4 out of the 8 units in 3 years. 2 sold in 2007 and 2 sold in 2008. The last sale was in July 2008. To move units, the developer recently cut prices by $50,000 on all remaining units calling it […]

We last chattered about this vintage 3-bedroom in 3400 N. Lake Shore Drive in October 2008. See our prior chatter and pictures here. Originally part of the lobby, the unit has 13-foot high ceilings, extensive woodwork, including a gorgeous fireplace, in-unit washer/dryer and deeded parking. It has also been reduced by $67,000 since October 2008. […]

This 4-bedroom vintage duplex up at 850 W. Oakdale in Lakeview just came on the market for the first time in 27 years. The listing admits it is “great space with lots of opportunity for updating.” There are no cherry kitchen cabinets, granite or stainless steel appliances. But there are built-ins in the dining room, […]

Is it possible to get a single family home in Lakeview for under $400,000? This 3-bedroom at 3442 N. Paulina just came on the market listed at $399,500. The listing says it has a new kitchen, including stainless steel appliances and bamboo floors, as well as new baths. It also has central air. However, it […]