Archive for the 'Neighborhoods/Suburbs' Category

Are Light Hardwood Floors in Again? 1366 N. Dearborn Parkway in the Gold Coast

This 3-bedroom in the vintage mid-rise at 1366 N. Dearborn Parkway in the Gold Coast came on the market in May 2018. The building was constructed in 1926 and has 40 units but no parking. This 10th floor unit has an elevator that opens directly into the apartment. It has many of its vintage features […]

Get a 3-Bedroom for Under $380,000 in Andersonville: 5603 N. Glenwood

This 3-bedroom at 5603 N. Glenwood in Andersonville came on the market in June 2018. This building was constructed in 1907 and has 24 units. It was converted into condos during the housing boom in 2006. This is a southwest corner unit with hardwood floors throughout. There are some exposed brick walls. The kitchen has […]

Looking for a Penthouse with a Landscaped Terrace? 130 S. Canal in the Loop

This 2-bedroom penthouse in Metropolitan Place at 130 S. Canal in the Loop just came on the market. It’s a corner unit with west and city views. The listing says the unit was previously a third bedroom but the kitchen was moved into the third bedroom in order to open up the living/dining area. The […]

How Much Will You Pay for a 1-Bedroom Condo in Logan Square? 2520 N. Willets

This 1-bedroom at 2520 N. Willets in Logan Square came on the market in August 2018. This building was constructed in 2007 and has 8 units. (It’s the building on the right side of the picture.) This is a first floor unit with a street facing terrace. The listing says it has a newly updated […]

Dreaming of a Single Family Home on the Boulevard? 3055 W. Logan Blvd in Logan Square

This 4-bedroom vintage single family house at 3055 W. Logan Boulevard in Logan Square has been on the market since June 2018. Built in 1901, it has many of its vintage features including the original hardwood floors, leaded windows, moldings and archways. The listing says there is updated plumbing, electric and roof. The kitchen is […]

Do You Want a Window in the Bathroom? A 3-Bedroom at 4 E. Elm in the Gold Coast

This 3-bedroom in 4 E. Elm in the Gold Coast just came on the market. This building was constructed in 2016 and has just 35 units, an outdoor pool and a parking garage. Located near the shops and restaurants of the Viagra Triangle, this is a rare new construction building in this neighborhood. This unit is […]

Forget the High-Rise in Streeterville, Buy a Townhouse Instead: 403 E. North Water

This 3-bedroom townhouse at the base of the Riverview Condominiums at 403 E. North Water in Streeterville came on the market in July 2018. The building was constructed in 2004 and has 159 units and a parking garage. In addition to the high-rise portion of the building, the base has a dozen or so of […]

Love to Entertain? 2 Balconies and a Rooftop Oasis: 2028 W. Pierce in Wicker Park

This penthouse 3-bedroom at 2028 W. Pierce in Wicker Park came on the market in June 2018. Built in 2001, it has 8 units and gated parking. This top floor unit is duplex up and has 20 foot atrium ceilings in the living/dining room along with a south facing balcony. The bedrooms and kitchen/living space […]

Do Renovations Always Pay Off? A 3-Bedroom Penthouse at 225 W. Scott in Old Town

This 3-bedroom penthouse at 225 W. Scott in Old Town came on the market in July 2018. This midrise building was constructed in 1999. It has 12 units, a parking garage and an elevator. The listing says this is a “complete renovation” of the unit. It has refinished oak hardwood floors. The main level includes […]

3 Years Later, California-Like Mansion Still For Sale: 1970 N. Burling in Lincoln Park

This 5-bedroom custom built single family home at 1970 N. Burling in Lincoln Park originally came on the market in September 2015. We chattered about it in November 2015 because it has a lot of unique features. You can read the chatter here. You might recall, it was built in 2010 on an oversized 45×122.5 […]