Crib Chatter

This 2-bedroom in 1414 N. Wells in Old Town just came on the market. We’ve chattered about Old Town a lot over the years because some of the developments held their value even during the bust as Old Town remained a top destination in the city. This 1700-square foot unit has cherry cabinets, granite counter tops […]

This vintage 3-bedroom at 1814 N. Lincoln Park West in Old Town just came on the market. It’s been a few years since we chattered about this building. You can see interior pictures of Unit #4 from June 2008 here. The building was built in 1890 and has retained its vintage charm. This first floor […]

We last chattered about this historic 3-bedroom single family home at 1836 N. Lincoln Park West in Old Town in July 2013. See our prior chatter here. At that time, most of you were in love with the house but a few thought that it was overpriced at $1.729 million. An “Old Town bubble” was […]

This 24-unit vintage mid-rise at 1500 N. LaSalle on the corner of LaSalle and Burton in Old Town has been quite popular as of late. There are currently 5 units on the market and 3 are under contract. They are all 2/2s and they are: Unit #6B: 2/2 at $465,000 Unit #1A: 2/2 at $439,900 Unit #2C: […]

This 3-bedroom Victorian at 1836 N. Lincoln Park West in Old Town recently came on the market. Built in 1876 for Charles Wacker on a smaller than average Chicago lot of 28×110, it has a 1-car garage and a brick patio in the backyard. The listing says it has been “restored to perfection” yet many of its […]

We last chattered about this 3-bedroom historic farmhouse at 315 W. Eugenie in the Old Town Triangle Landmark District in June 2013. See our prior chatter here. If you recall, it was listed at $500,000 and bids were due within 72 hours. We debated the strategy of listing it for a low price and whether […]

This 2-bedroom at 437 W. Division, which is one of the Parkside of Old Town midrise buildings in Old Town, recently came on the market. It is a penthouse unit with 11-foot ceilings and 2 terraces, including one which is covered. The views are North and East. The listing says it is professionally decorated and has […]

This 3-bedroom at 1759 N. Sedgwick in Old Town came on the market in May 2013. The building was built in 1885 as a bakery. It was rehabbed in 1995 and has 4 units. At 2320 square feet, it has 11 foot ceilings and 2 wood burning fireplaces. The kitchen has white cabinets, white appliances […]

This 3-bedroom Victorian rowhouse at 1730 N. Wells in Old Town just came on the market. From what I can tell, it’s the first time it’s been on the market in 14 years. Built in 1876, it has 2050 square feet on a 22×42 lot. It has many of its original features including crown molding, […]

We last chattered about this 5-bedroom south facing penthouse at 1515 N. Wells in January 2013. See our prior chatter here. Back then, it was listed at $1.995 million. Most of you thought your money could go further in other properties in Old Town, especially a single family home. Others thought, for a condo, a […]