Crib Chatter

This 2-bedroom unit at 4327 N. Damen in North Center (or is this Lincoln Square?) was part of the condo conversion mania that swept the north side in 2006. It has the kitchen of that era: cherry cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The unit also has all the amenities buyers look for […]

This 3-bedroom single family house at 4146 N. Damen in North Center has been on the market since November 2009. It has been reduced by $5,000 in that time. The listing says it needs some “tlc”. It has also apparently been in the same family for 40 years. Built in 1903, it has 3 bedrooms […]

We last chattered about this 4-bedroom single family home with a 2-car garage at 1830 W. Oakdale in the North Center neighborhood of Lakeview in October 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. There were many comments about the paint color of the kitchen which, apparently, someone was paying attention to as you can […]

This Victorian 2-flat at 2142 W. Irving Park Road in the North Center neighborhood of Lakeview has been on the market since February 2009. Since then, it has been reduced by $106,000. It is listed as being sold “as-is.” The two units are as follows: Unit #1: 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, parking spot: rent for $1250 […]

This brick 2-flat at 2141 W. Cullom in North Center recently came on the market. It is bank owned. The units consist of the following: Unit #1: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath Unit #2: 3 bedrooms, 1 bath Built in 1908, the building doesn’t have central air. It also doesn’t have any parking. While it’s clear […]

We’ve chattered about this 4-bedroom single family home at 1750 W. Grace in the North Center neighborhood of Lakeview many times since 2008. See our last chatter in June 2009 here. The 4-bedroom house seems to be a great condo alternative, with its 2-car garage and both front porch and back deck. It also has […]

Contrary to popular belief, the million dollar north side new construction home market is not completely dead. This 5-bedroom new construction home at 2159 W. Berteau in North Center recently went under contract. It has been on the market since April 2009 but was recently completed. I’ve been told it received multiple offers the week construction […]

While some search for the elusive “affordable” single family home in Lincoln Park, there is lovely housing stock further north from which to choose such as this 4-bedroom home at 1830 W. Oakdale in North Center. The house has 3-bedrooms located on the top floor, with skylights, and one on the lower level, which is not considered a […]

This 3-bedroom 1901 vintage single family home at 4116 N. Bell in North Center has been on the market for 11 months. After being reduced by $55,001, it is now in the similar price range as many condos in the area yet it has a nice front and backyard and a 2-car garage. All three bedrooms […]

1848 W. Waveland is a vintage building that was converted into condos in 2006 in North Center. It seems to have all the bells and whistles that condo buyers look for: a good location near the North Center shops, near public transportation, central air, an in-unit washer/dryer, a parking space, and granite counter tops and […]