Archive for the 'Neighborhoods/Suburbs' Category

Rare Chance to Build “New” in East Lincoln Park: 2106 N. Hudson

This single family home at 2106 N. Hudson in East Lincoln Park recently came on the market (sorry about the bad picture). Some might remember it if looking in Lincoln Park, as it was also listed early in 2017 and sold a month later, in February. Built in 1886, it appears to have some kind of landmark […]

$1 Million for This New Construction 3-Bedroom Condo at Diversey and Lincoln in Lakeview: 2800 N. Lincoln

This 3-bedroom penthouse at 2800 N. Lincoln in Lakeview recently came on the market. This is a new construction building by Noah Properties on what used to be a parking lot. It’s on the corner of the 3 street intersection at Diversey, Racine and Lincoln in South Lakeview. Across the street is a Gino’s East pizzeria. […]

You Can Still Get a 2/2 in Lincoln Park With Views for Under $400K: 345 W. Fullerton Parkway

This 2-bedroom at 345 W. Fullerton Parkway in Lincoln Park came on the market in August 2017. These buildings were constructed in 1972 and has 216 units along with rental parking. The listing for this unit says “just completed rehab.” The kitchen has new quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances with white cabinets. The bathrooms […]

Looking for a Duplex Penthouse with a Private Roof Deck? 40 E. 9th in the South Loop

This 3-bedroom penthouse in Burnham Park Plaza at 40 E. 9th in the South Loop recently came on the market. It’s a duplex that acts like a single family home or a townhouse. The main level is an open concept with the living/dining and kitchen, the 3 bedrooms and a den. The kitchen has stainless steel […]

Is 4-Bedroom Condo Demand Weakening? 3760 N. Fremont in Lakeview

This 4-bedroom penthouse at 3760 N. Fremont in the Wrigleyville neighborhood of Lakeview has been on the market since May 2017. Built in 1999, the building has 3 units and garage parking. This is the preferred layout with a duplex up. It has 18 foot cathedral ceilings in the living room and a all purpose […]

Are There Too Many Mansions on the Market? A 9 Bedroom at 2466 N. Lakeview

According to Crain’s, one of the city’s mansions just sold to an heir of the Thai Red Bull fortune. They do not, apparently, have ties to Chicago. The house, which sold on Oct 11 for $7.5 million, is on Bellevue in the Gold Coast. Originally listed for $9 million, it was reduced $1 million before selling. […]

You Can Get a 2/2 in “Real” Old Town for Under $320K: 1805 N. Orleans

This 2-bedroom at 1805 N. Orleans in Old Town came on the market in September 2017. This is a 9-unit complex without parking in the heart of the historic Old Town neighborhood. This is a garden unit. It has hardwood floors and each bedroom has an en suite bathroom. The kitchen has wood cabinets, granite […]

Do Millennials Want to Live on Historic Alta Vista Terrace? 3808 N. Alta Vista in Lakeview

This 3-bedroom row house at 3808 N. Alta Vista Terrace in Lakeview came on the market in June 2017. Alta Vista Terrace is a Chicago Landmark District. These 40 row homes were built from 1900 to 1904 and were built to look like London row homes. From the Chicago Landmark website: This street represents one […]

The 3-Bedroom North Side Starter Home: 3037 W. Leland in Ravenswood Manor

This 3-bedroom single family home at 3037 W. Leland in Ravenswood Manor came on the market in May 2017. Built in 1906, it is on a larger than standard Chicago lot of 30×140. It has a 2-car detached garage and a deck with a hot tub. The house has hardwood floors in the living and dining room. […]

Looking for a Renovated Loft? A 1-Bedroom at 523 S. Plymouth in Printers Row

This 1-bedroom loft in the Peterson Lofts at 523 S. Plymouth in Printers Row in the South Loop came on the market in September 2017. The Peterson Lofts was built in 1917 and has 49 units. It’s one of the rare buildings with indoor parking. This loft is west facing, which means its views are […]