Archive for the 'Neighborhoods/Suburbs' Category

Bye-Bye Leopard Carpet: Milton Schwartz Duplex is Split and Renovated: 320 W. Oakdale

This 3-bedroom in 320 W. Oakdale in East Lakeview recently came on the market. On the 19th floor of the 21-story Milton Schwartz mid-century modern high rise, in 2017 this unit was on the market for the first time in 61-years. It was supposedly the only duplex in the building which has 51 units and […]

Is Over $2 Million Now the New Construction SFH Price Point in Central Lakeview? 1042 W. Wellington

This 6-bedroom new construction modern single family home at 1042 W. Wellington in Lakeview came on the market in April 2018. It is ready for occupancy and has been staged. Built on a 32×125 lot, it has a 3 car garage. The listing calls it a “full masonry” home with 2 huge roof decks, one […]

A 6-Bedroom Modern Farmhouse with 17 Skylights: 3054 N. Southport in Southport

This 6-bedroom single family home at 3054 N. Southport in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview came on the market in July 2018. Built in 2016 by MK Construction, the listing calls it a “modern farmhouse.” Built on a 26×125 lot, which is a foot wider than the standard 25×125 lot, the house is 21 feet […]

Loft Lover? This Renovated 2-Bedroom Printers Row Loft Has It All: 523 S. Plymouth

This 2-bedroom loft in the Peterson Lofts at 523 S. Plymouth in Printers Row recently came on the market. The Peterson Lofts were built in 1911 and converted into condominiums in 1995. The building has 49 units and some parking spaces in an indoor garage. It’s not a full service building. There’s no doorman, for […]

Back to the Boom-Era Highs at 2000 N. Lincoln Park West? A 2-Bedroom in Lincoln Park

This 2-bedroom at 2000 N. Lincoln Park West in East Lincoln Park just came on the market. The building was constructed in 1931 and has 195 units, many which have lake and Lincoln Park views. This building used to be apartments until it was converted into condominiums in 2004-2005 at the height of the boom. […]

“Elegant Sophistication” in this River North 2-Bedroom Loft: 215 W. Illinois

This 2-bedroom loft in the Anchor Lofts at 215 W. Illinois in River North just came on the market. The Anchor Lofts were built in 1923 and converted into lofts in 1986, which was probably among the first loft conversions in this neighborhood. It has 18 units and garage parking. Described in the listing as […]

A Vintage 1-Bedroom With the Modern Amenities and Parking in Old Town: 1524 N. LaSalle

This 1-bedroom in a vintage building at 1524 N. LaSalle in Old Town came on the market in July 2018. The building has 8 units and deeded outdoor parking. It’s not clear when the building was constructed but it does, however, have some hallmarks of vintage buildings with 11 foot ceilings, a gas fireplace and built-ins. […]

Lincoln Park Vintage Walk-Up with 2 Wood Burning Fireplaces: 2159 N. Seminary

This 2-bedroom in Seminary Gardens at 2159 N. Seminary in Lincoln Park just came on the market. Seminary Gardens was built in 1896 and has 18 units. This half block building has always had a British/London feel to me. This condo is an end unit with 3 exposures. It has some of its vintage features including […]

Is 2550 N. Lakeview in Lincoln Park Now One of the City’s Top Luxury Buildings?

This 3-bedroom on the 14th floor of 2550 N. Lakeview in Lincoln Park came on the market in February 2018. 2550 N. Lakeview was the first new high rise built on Lincoln Park in decades. Constructed in 2011, this luxury building had difficulty selling all 218 units due to the housing bust. Currently, in 2018, it […]

Get a 3-Bedroom SFH for the Price of a Townhouse: 44 W. 14th in the South Loop

This 3-bedroom single family home in Dearborn Park II at 44 W. 14th in the South Loop came on the market in July 2018. (The picture above is of several houses in the same subdivision but not necessarily the named property.) Built in 1995, there are smaller and larger single family homes in this subdivision. […]