Archive for the 'Lincoln Park' Category

2-Flat Lincoln Park Painted Lady With Charm: 2643 N. Wilton

This 1884 2-flat Queen Anne at 2643 N. Wilton in Lincoln Park has been restored with new baths, new wiring and zoned HVAC. It also has beautiful vintage features such as stained glass and pocket doors. Only the land seems to be more valuable than the house as the listing says you “can build 6 residential units on […]

A Not-So-Little Piece of Privacy In the City: 1339 W. Webster

Built in 1896 but extensively renovated, 1339 W. Webster in Lincoln Park is a unique oasis in the city. Surrounded by a masonry perimeter fence, it has a 40×40 courtyard not to mention a 10,000 square foot house with 6 bedrooms. And if you need more land, the listing says an adjacent lot is also […]

After 18 Months on the Market, 2057 N. Seminary in Lincoln Park Finally Sold

Last winter, we chattered about this duplex down at 2057 N. Seminary in Lincoln Park that had been on the market for 16 months and was listed below the 2005 purchase price. See our prior chatter and more pictures here. It closed in March 2009 for $59,500 under the 2005 purchase price. The 3-bedroom unit had central […]

Lincoln Park Rowhouse Reduces Again: 2545 N. Burling

We last chattered about this 5-bedroom rowhouse at 2545 N. Burling in Lincoln Park in February 2009. See our February chatter here. It is still on the market and has been reduced another $150,000. In the winter, the seller was offering a $10,000 purchasers credit if under contract by the end of January 2009. Now, the […]

Love a Lush Backyard and Garden? 1354 W. Webster in Lincoln Park

This 4-bedroom Victorian house at 1354 W. Webster in Lincoln Park has a big selling point: its lovely backyard. And be sure to check out the stylish garage. The listing says the backyard was previously featured on the Sheffield Garden Walk and has its own irrigation system. The 1900-built Victorian house has 4 bedrooms, with 3 of […]

We Love Big Patios: 1616 N. Larrabee in Lincoln Park Reduces $80K

We’ve chattered about this townhouse at 1616 N. Larrabee in Lincoln Park several times since September 2008. See our April 2009 chatter and pictures here. It has a 900-square foot patio as well as other outdoor space.  It also has its own private garage and no monthly assessments. It has now been reduced $80,000 since September 2008. Is this […]

Looking for Something Unique? 1855 N. Halsted in Lincoln Park

This 11-unit building at 1855 N. Halsted in Lincoln Park looks like it could have been newer construction in just the last few years but it actually is quite a bit older. A 2-bedroom duplex unit just came on the market with a unique layout and wood staircase. The second bedroom and office are lofted. […]

Contemporary Masterpiece in Lincoln Park: 1852 N. Sedgwick

I heard from some of you that you were “drooling” over this contemporary single family home at 1852 N. Sedgwick in Lincoln Park. You aren’t the only one. The home, which is owned by a developer, has apparently been featured in many magazines and, according to the listing, is the recipient of the ALA design award. The […]

Price It “Right” and It Sells Quickly: 2002 N. Howe in Lincoln Park

If you price a property “right,” it will sell quickly. Take this 2-bedroom vintage unit at 2002 N. Howe in Lincoln Park. It has all the bells and whistles most buyers would like including central air, an in-unit washer/dryer and deeded parking. It’s also in a Lincoln Park location that is actually near the Park and the Lake […]

SoNo Slashes Prices 16-20%: 860 W. Blackhawk in Lincoln Park

SoNo, the new construction high rise at 860 W. Blackhawk in the Clybourn Corridor (aka, west Lincoln Park), is the lastest development to cut prices in order to sell units. Thanks to the tipster who sent me pricing information on the units. Prices are being cut by 16-20% and the sale starts this weekend. If anyone […]