Archive for the 'Old Town' Category

Lis Pendens Filed on 170 W. Eugenie in Old Town

We just chattered about this renovated vintage single family home in Old Town at 170 W. Eugenie in November. A lis pendens has now been filed on the property (by JPMorgan Chase.) Here’s its history again: 170 W. Eugenie: 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, built in 1891, no square footage listed Sold in January 1988 for $227,000 […]

Trying to Make Some Money in Old Town: 1546 N. Orleans

Anyone who has ridden the Brown Line knows 1546 N. Orleans – as it’s hard to miss the mid-rise building which is near the El tracks by the Sedgwick stop in Old Town. This 2-bedroom unit has been on the market since July. It appears from the pictures that the balcony faces west. Here’s the listing: Ideal Old Town penthouse! 2 […]

Can’t Rent It- Why Not Sell It? 235 W. Menomonee in Old Town

Nearly a year ago, we chattered about this single family home in the Old Town Historic Triangle at 235 W. Menomonee. The house has a private coach house and 3 parking spaces on an oversized lot. In December 2007, it was available to rent only. By May 2008, the rental price had been slashed by $5,000 […]

Million Dollar Price Cut: 170 W. Eugenie in Old Town

Okay- so it’s not quite a million bucks. But this seller at 170 W. Eugenie in Old Town isn’t messing around with small price cuts. This vintage single family home has been reduced $976,000 in the last month. Here’s the listing: 5BR/6BA Victorian Home! 5 Beautiful floors of living space filled with exceptionally restored woodwork & detailed […]

Same Building, Different Unit, What Result? 1647 N. Sedgwick

Many of you will remember 1647 N. Sedgwick in Old Town from the summer of 2008. At that time, the third floor unit, with its own private rooftop deck, was on the market. It sold almost instantly. Here’s it’s history: Unit #3: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, dining room Sold in January 2000 for $220,000 Was listed in June […]

We Love Authentic Lofts: 1200 N. Wells in Old Town

This 2400-square foot brick loft at 1200 N. Wells in Old Town is what a “loft” is supposed to look like. Tall ceilings, open space and a ton of brick. Although the listing calls it “loft-like.” If this unit isn’t a loft- what is it then? Here’s the listing: Dramatic, rarely available 2400+ sqft River North/Old Town […]

Still “Hot” 8 Months Later? 1760 N. Wells in Old Town

This 1-bedroom unit at 1760 N. Wells in Old Town just came on the market but the listing caught my eye. Just because another unit sold quickly in the building 8-months ago- does that mean this one will sell quickly too? The listing states that the “last unit like this sold in 1 day this […]

Selling 22 Years Later in Old Town: 327 W. Eugenie

This brick townhouse at 327 W. Eugenie in Old Town was built in 1971. If you like Old Town, this is in a fantastic location. It is right near the Historic Triangle and the restaurants/shops on Wells Street. This seller bought in 1986, when the neighborhood was just a tad different. Here’s the listing: OLD TOWN! FAB […]

Selling 5 Months Later: 334 W. Menomonee in Old Town

We’ve chattered about this building at 334 W. Menomonee numerous times in the past.  It is a 16-unit conversion in the Historic Triangle. Only a handful of units have sold in the building. Another unit has come on the market only this time it is a re-sale of one of the larger 2-bedroom units. It sold last May […]

Old Town Without Parking? 240 W. Willow

240 W. Willow in Old Town is a total gut rehab of an 1873 Victorian.  It seems to have everything- except parking. Will the lack of parking hurt this property at this price point? Here’s the listing: Fabulous historical restoration on Quaint St. in Old Town. Complete renovation/expansion of 1873 Folk Victorian single family to […]