Here we go again. Quick sales in a tough market. It’s another conversion building, similar to the one we chattered about in March and April at 842 W. Belle Plaine in Lakeview, only this time the location is in Lincoln Square at 4451-57 N. Hamilton. See our prior chatter and pictures about the Belle Plaine building here. 8 […]
This 2-bedroom vintage unit at 2303 W. Winona in Lincoln Square doesn’t try to be something it’s not. It has nice vintage features, including a full-sized dining room, as well as modern updates like central air and an in-unit washer/dryer. It doesn’t have deeded parking, however. It’s only a few blocks from the Lincoln Square action with its […]
Who said you have to leave the city to get a lot of land? Built in 1946, this 4-bedroom Keck + Keck designed single family home at 2939 W. Catalpa in Budlong Woods is on 1/3 of an acre with a pond. (Budlong Woods is just north of Lincoln Square.) It also has a glass enclosed studio/greenhouse, custom radiant Terrazzo […]
It’s been awhile since I’ve seen a “pocket listing” mentioned in the Chicago market. A pocket listing is a property for sale that isn’t on the MLS/market but the seller makes it known that he/she is interested in receiving offers on the property. Usually- you see pocket listings when the market is hot or the property is […]
Lincoln Square was once considered an “affordable” up and coming neighborhood before the housing boom- and now- not so much. This 2-bedroom duplex at 2455 W. Leland has been on the market since June 2008 and has had three price reductions. This duplex seems to have it all (central air/fireplace/w/d)- except a deeded parking space. What’s […]
We’re starting to see some properties price below boom-era levels. Take this 4-bedroom 2006 construction single family home at 4641 N. Wolcott in Lincoln Square. It is currently listed $287,000 under what it last sold for in 2006. Here’s the listing: Exceptional Lincoln Square custom built home on over-sized lot. Exotic Brazilian walnut floor, custom […]
A lot of people would rather have the single family home instead of a condo. But prices for single family homes on the North Side have skyrocketed. Then there’s this 1894 two bedroom Victorian house at 2109 W. Montrose in Lincoln Square. It’s set back on the lot, so there is no garage. In fact, there […]
Remember this Crain’s article from late April called “Stuck with Two Mortgages” with several sellers who had multiple mortgages because their properties weren’t selling? Here’s an update on two of them from the article. To refresh: Eric Fontaine, 37, and Colleen Borkowski, 28, are eager to begin their new life together in Boston, where Mr. […]
What incentives have you seen developers giving out to move their product? It used to be upgraded granite and kitchen cabinets. But apparently that isn’t enough anymore as granite and nicer cabinets have become “standard” finishes. Here is one agent trying to sell a garden unit in Lincoln Square on Craigslist and giving out a 5 day, […]