Archive for the 'Neighborhoods/Suburbs' Category

Always Wanted to Live in a Gold Coast Brownstone? A 1-Bedroom at 21 E. Goethe

This duplex 1-bedroom at 21 E. Goethe in the Gold Coast came on the market in May 2017. The brownstone was built in 1886 and has 5 units. I believe this unit is actually in the reddish building next to the white one and that they are both in the association. While the building is […]

Looking for a 2/2 in the Heart of Wicker Park With Parking? 2029 W. Pierce

This top floor 2-bedroom at 2029 W. Pierce in Wicker Park just came on the market. This building was constructed in 1918 and has 8 units. This unit still has a few of its vintage characteristics including a wood burning fireplace with marble surround. Because it’s on the top floor, it has skylights. The kitchen […]

Get a Trendy In-Town Loft in River North for Under $250K: 225 W. Huron

This 1-bedroom loft at 225 W. Huron in River North came on the market in June 2017. This building was converted from apartments to condos in 2006. It is located in the trendy River North gallery district. This loft is on the top floor and has exposed brick walls, exposed ductwork and 12 foot timber […]

Get a 3-Bedroom Duplex Up in West Town for Under $500,000: 1708 W. Chicago

This 3-bedroom duplex up at 1708 W. Chicago in West Town came on the market in June 2017. This is a 10-unit vintage building above 5-units of commercial space. 2 of the 3 bedrooms are on the main floor with the master suite on the second floor with a walk-in closet, bathroom and outdoor deck. […]

Is Chicago a Deal? A Renovated Vintage 2-Bedroom at 1320 N. State Parkway in the Gold Coast

This 2-bedroom at 1320 N. State Parkway in the Gold Coast came on the market in March 2017. The building was designed by Robert S. De Goyler in 1927. It has 40 units and a brick and limestone façade. There’s no parking with the building. It is a co-op building with a doorman, bike storage, an […]

Renovated Bristol 1-Bedroom Still Available 4 Months Later: 57 E. Delaware in the Gold Coast

This large 1-bedroom in The Bristol at 57 E. Delaware in the Gold Coast came on the market in March 2017. The Bristol was built in 2000 and has 178 units along with a parking garage. It’s a full service building with an indoor pool and was considered one of the top luxury buildings when […]

The “Old” Loft is Now “New”: A 2-Bedroom at 14 N. Sangamon in the West Loop

This 2-bedroom in the Arthouse Lofts at 14 N. Sangamon in the West Loop just came on the market. But it had been listed in 2016 and sold in May of 2017. It has been quickly put back on the market as “completely renovated.” The loft has timber ceilings and exposed brick along with a […]

A Penthouse to Top All Penthouses? A 2-Bedroom at 600 N. Fairbanks in Streeterville

This 2-bedroom penthouse at Helmet Jahn’s 600 N. Fairbanks in Streeterville just came on the market. At 4500 square feet, it has 300 degree floor to ceiling views of the city and 3 covered terraces. There are Terrazzo flooring throughout and custom black walnut millwork. In the center of the unit is a library which […]

What $1 Million Gets You in Aqua: A 2/2 at 225 N. Columbus in Lakeshore East

This 2-bedroom in Aqua at 225 N. Columbus in Lakeshore East came on the market in February 2017. It is on the 62nd floor and has lake views from 2 balconies. There are hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances. It has central air, washer/dryer in the unit and parking is available for […]

The Grand Daddy of the Carl Street Studios Still Awaits a Buyer: 155 W. Burton in Old Town

This 3-bedroom duplex in the Carl Street Studios at 155 W. Burton in Old Town recently came on the market again in July 2016. But it has been on and off the market since 2009. We first chattered about it in June 2009. You can see our chatter here. The Carl Street Studios is a unique […]