Archive for the 'Lincoln Park' Category

Still Listed for Under Its 2006 Price: 1445 W. Belden in Lincoln Park

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom unit at 1445 W. Belden in Lincoln Park in September 2008. See the prior post and pictures here. (In the comments thread- someone claiming to the owner admits that they listed too high in the beginning.) It has been reduced another $50,000 and is now listed $62,000 under its prior […]

This Flip Was Cancelled: 1952 N. Seminary in Lincoln Park

Remember this vintage unit at 1952 N. Seminary in Lincoln Park that was bought in 2007 by 606 Development Group, renovated, and re-listed in July 2008? It was professionally staged. It never sold. The listing was cancelled. See the pictures here. Here’s the history again: Unit #3: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, dining room, no square […]

Update: The Tale of Two Sales in Lincoln Park

We chattered about both of these Lincoln Park properties in June 2008. 2048 N. Sheffield was a 2-bedroom vintage unit with jacuzzi on the rooftop deck. See the pictures here. 2708 N. Halsted was a 3-bedroom new construction where the seller was trying to sell only 1-year later. It had a 960 square foot deck. […]

8 Months Later and Still Waiting: 1104 W. Montana in Lincoln Park

We chattered about this cute vintage 1-bedroom condo at 1104 W.  Montana in Lincoln Park in May 2008. It is still on the market- but has been reduced by $11,000. The owner has posted a Craigslist ad which reads “Owner is welcoming all offers. Short sale possible. ” Here’s it’s history: Unit #2: 1 bedroom, […]

Another Reduction in Lincoln Park: 1120 W. Armitage

We’ve chattered about this 2-bedroom greystone property at 1120 W. Armitage in Lincoln Park several times. It was recently reduced another $10,000. It has central air, a washer/dryer in the unit, and parking. Mary Gott at Koenig & Strey has the listing. See the pictures here. Here’s its history: Unit #301: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, […]

Even East Lincoln Park is Seeing Lis Pendens: 434 W. Webster

This 5-bedroom single family house at 434 W. Webster in the presitigious East Lincoln Park neighborhood was recently on the market for $2.7 million. There is no record of it selling and it appears the listing was cancelled. A lis pendens was filed on the property on Nov 17, 2008. The listing said the property […]

New Mansion Reduced $925,000: 2223 N. Bissell in Lincoln Park

As we’ve been chattering about a lot lately, another new construction mansion is under stress, this time at 2223 N. Bissell in Lincoln Park. A lis pendens was filed against the developer on Nov 6, 2008. The listing states that the house isn’t completely finished so a buyer can either complete it themselves or work with the […]

Waiting for a Buyer at 919 W. Wisconsin in Lincoln Park

The listing for this fee simple townhouse/rowhouse at 919 W. Wisconsin in Lincoln Park says “Carpe Diem.” But the property has been on the market since October 2007 and has been reduced over $250,000.   Ron Goldstein at Sudler Sotheby’s has the listing. See more pictures and the listing here. See the property website here (check out the multiple […]

Foreclosure Alert: Lincoln Park Townhouse 45% Off: 2220 N. Kenmore

This 4-bedroom townhouse at 2220 N. Kenmore in Lincoln Park just came on the market as a bank owned property. It is listed at about 45% below the 2006 selling price. Here’s the listing: BANK OWNED- SOLD AS-IS!! LOCATION! LOCATION!! BEAUTIFUL LINCOLN PARK TOWNHOME! 4 BEDROOM, 2.5 BTHS. ALL CONTRACTS/OFFERS ARE SUBJECT TO INDYMAC BANKS SENIOR […]

Selling for Less than the 2006 Price: 1862 N. Halsted in Lincoln Park

We chattered about this top floor unit at 1862 N. Halsted in Lincoln Park in September 2008.  It has been reduced $30,000. Here’s the listing again: Extra wide classic space! Cathedral ceiling, wood-burning fireplace, defined bay window dining area! Loft living space (19′ 8″ x 15′) with circular staircase from great room/kitchen. Kitchen with beautiful […]