Archive for the 'Lincoln Park' Category

Forget New Construction, Get a Lincoln Park Greystone Unit Instead: 1940 N. Cleveland

We’ve chattered about a lot of new construction luxury condos over the years but what about the luxury vintage greystone unit such as this one at 1940 N. Cleveland in Lincoln Park? Built in 1890, this unit is on the top floor and has some of its vintage features intact including a wood burning fireplace. […]

Lincoln Park Townhouse Sold in February: 1616 N. Larrabee

I missed the sale on this 2-bedroom fee simple townhouse at 1616 N. Larrabee in Lincoln Park. We had chattered about it several times last year as it kept getting reduced. See our December 2009 chatter here. It finally sold in February 2010 after 16 months on the market for nearly $150,000 under the original […]

Vintage Unit Near the Lake Closes: 2309 N. Commonwealth in Lincoln Park

We chattered about this renovated 2-bedroom plus sunroom vintage courtyard unit at 2309 N. Commonwealth in Lincoln Park in April 2010. See our prior chatter and pictures here. The unit had some of its original vintage features including crown molding. The kitchen had been updated with cherry cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. […]

“Save Thousands” on a 2-Bedroom in East Lincoln Park: 2714 N. Lehmann

This 2-bedroom penthouse unit at 2714 N. Lehmann in East Lincoln Park has been on the market since April 2009. It has been reduced by about $40,000. It is also now listed for $73,000 under the 2006 purchase price. The listing says you could “save thousands” on this 2006 construction condo. On the top floor […]

3-Bedroom Lincoln Park Townhouse Sells: 1806 N. Larrabee

We last chattered about this 3-bedroom townhouse at 1806 N. Larrabee in Lincoln Park in February 2010. See our prior chatter and pictures here. We chattered about whether or not a 3-bedroom townhouse for under $530,000 was a deal for this location and square footage. The townhouse, which was built in 1974, ended up selling for $21,000 […]

Single Family Home First a Short Sale and Now Bank Owned: 2533 N. Greenview in Lincoln Park

We first chattered about this 5-bedroom single family home at 2533 N. Greenview in Lincoln Park all the way back in September 2008. At the time, it was listed on Craigslist as a short sale but said it was rented out for $5,000 a month. Check out the September 2008 chatter and pictures here. We […]

The 2/2 Condo Under $375K in Lincoln Park: 1350 W. Fullerton

This 2-bedroom unit at 1350 W. Fullerton, the Altgeld Club, in Lincoln Park is just a few blocks from the DePaul campus and the Fullerton El stop. Built in 1997, the mid-rise building has 60 units. The unit has hardwood floors and the second bedroom has been opened up and is being used as an office. […]

A Loft With Its Own Private Garage Returns: 1757 W. Altgeld in Lincoln Park

We last chattered about this 2-bedrooms loft with its own private entrance and garage at 1757 W. Altgeld in Lincoln Park in January 2010. See our January 2010 chatter and pictures here. Without the snow, and with the ivy and lush greenery of the front garden, this property looks like a completely different building. (It […]

Want a Lincoln Park Townhouse for the Price of a Condo? 648 W. Willow

This fee simple townhouse at 648 W. Willow in Lincoln Park was built in 1982. Therefore, its layout is a little different than what you would find in townhouse construction today. It has numerous levels with the living room and the kitchen on the main level and the dining room and great room on the […]

The Lincoln Park Vintage Cottage Under $800,000: 1833 N. Sheffield

This 3-bedroom vintage cottage house at 1833 N. Sheffield in Lincoln Park has seen its price double every 11 years since 1988 . . . until now. Built in 1902, two of the bedrooms are on the second floor and the third bedroom is being used as a family room with views to the landscaped garden. […]