Archive for the 'Logan Square' Category

Vintage 2-Bedroom Rehab in Logan Square: 2734 N. Kimball

Logan Square is known for its “affordable” 2-bedroom condo units. This 2-bedroom at 2734 N. Kimball is only 1000 square feet but it’s in a early 1900s-era vintage building that was rehabbed in 2006. It has a washer/dryer in the unit, central air, but no parking. Greg Whelan at Redfin has the listing. See the pictures here. […]

We Love Authentic Lofts: $24K Reduction on 2650 W. Belden in Logan Square

We last chattered about this massive 2000-square foot loft at 2650 W. Belden in Logan Square in early February 2009. Since then, the loft has been reduced another $24,000. See our prior chatter and more pictures here. Laura Pentecost at @Properties has the listing. See her website here. See more pictures here. Unit #315: 2 […]

Living the Vintage Life in Logan Square: 2501 N. Francisco

There are some lovely vintage properties in the Logan Square neighborhood including this 1914 4-unit building at 2501 N. Francisco. This 3-bedroom unit just came on the market. It has central air and an in-unit washer/dryer but is missing a parking space. What will the market be like for this conversion type vintage unit 3 years later? […]

Foreclosure Alert: $685K Off Prior Sales Price: 2426 N. Rockwell in Logan Square

We haven’t done a McMansion foreclosure for awhile. This 3-bedroom single family home at 2426 N. Rockwell in Logan Square just came on the market and is bank owned. It looks like fairly new construction (2006-2007) and sold in 2007 with 100% financing (twice). Is this a deal? Here’s it’s history: 2426 N. Rockwell: 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, […]

Selling Vintage in Logan Square: 2747 N. Spaulding

A lot of people have been wondering how Logan Square is holding up in this market. What about a property that is big, has in-unit laundry, a parking spot and is not far from the blue line? This top floor unit at 2747 N. Spaulding is one of those. It was converted in the late 1990s. Here’s […]

Living on the Boulevard: 2048 N. Humboldt Blvd in Logan Square

We chattered about a home on Logan Boulevard but how about on Humboldt? This American Four-Square at 2048 N. Humbold Boulevard was built in 1921 in the Logan Square neighborhood. It has great vintage details but, as the listing admits, it is “ready for your updating.” There are no pictures of the kitchen and only a partial view […]

Mansion on the Boulevard: 2954 W. Logan Boulevard

The housing boom has rejuvenated the Boulevard System around the city.   The Logan Square area was originally part of the Boulevard system. From the Logan Square Preservation Society: In 1985, Logan Square Preservation convinced the U.S. Department of the Interior to designate the best-preserved 2 1/2 mile segment of the original boulevard system in Logan […]

Historic Beauty in Logan Square: 2057 N. Kedzie

There are wonderful greystones and other historic houses along or near the boulevard system, including in Logan Square. This is one that was renovated around 2004. Unit #1S: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1600 square feet, one car parking Sold in August 2004 for $349,000 Currently listed for $409,000 Assessment of $155 a month Rubloff North Shore has the […]

Empty Homes in Every Neighborhood: 1919 N. Drake in Logan Square

Inventory continues to build around the city.  If you look at enough listings you’ll notice that much of it is empty. Take these three townhomes at 1919 N. Drake near Logan Square.  (Not sure it’s actually IN that neighborhood though.)  Built in 2005, I don’t believe they have ever sold. Two of them have a sale […]

Rent v. Own: Modern Mansion in Logan Square

Thanks to the tipster who directed me to this modern single family home at 3150 W. Schubert in Logan Square. The house is 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths with a three car garage.  It is 4,500 square feet.  I’m assuming it is newer construction as I couldn’t find a prior sale price for it. From the […]