Archive for the 'Neighborhoods/Suburbs' Category

Tired of Renting? A 1-Bedroom Duplex in the Heart of Old Town: 200 W. Menomonee

This 1-bedroom duplex in the Williamsburg Gardens at 200 W. Menomonee in Old Town just came on the market. The 4-story brick building was built in 1905 and has 15 units. The unit has tiger oak floors and crown molding along with a unique carved closet door. There is a half bath off the living room […]

A Vintage 4-Bedroom at 434 W. Oakdale Returns With Full Renovation in East Lakeview

This vintage 4-bedroom at 434 W. Oakdale in East Lakeview came on the market last year in May 2016. Built in 1891, the building has 4 units. If it looks familiar, that’s because we last chattered about it in 2011 when it was priced near the 1996 price. Back then, the agent admitted it needed […]

How High Will Prices Go in 2017? A 2-Bedroom at 110 W. Superior in River North

This 2-bedroom at 110 W. Superior in River North just came on the market. 110 W. Superior was a new construction building in 2009, during the bust, so it took some time to sell out the building, even though there are just 57 units. This unit is a southwest corner unit with floor-to-ceiling windows which have […]

The Spring Buying Season is Here: A 2-Bedroom Loft at 616 W. Fulton in the Fulton Market

This 2-bedroom brick and timber loft in the China Club Lofts at 616 W. Fulton in the Fulton Market neighborhood of the West Loop came on the market in January 2016. The China Club Lofts were converted in the 1990s and has 112 units plus a heated parking garage. When they were originally converted, this […]

Vintage Charm in the Heart of the Gold Coast: A Studio at 1255 N. State Parkway

This studio in The Churchill at 1255 N. State Parkway in the Gold Coast just came on the market. The Churchill was built in 1926 and has 66 units. This studio has southern exposure with high ceilings and moldings. It has oak floors throughout, including the 8×8 dining room. The kitchen has white cabinets, counter tops […]

A 2-Bedroom Duplex Loft Under $400,000 at 3151 N. Lincoln in West Lakeview

This 2-bedroom duplex up loft at 3151 N. Lincoln in West Lakeview just came on the market. This building has 52 concrete lofts with a heated parking garage. It has exposed brick and ductwork along with industrial windows. The living/dining and kitchen are on the main floor. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and granite […]

The Theurer-Wrigley House Returns With Pictures of Its Wonderful Ballroom: 2466 N. Lakeview

The Theurer-Wrigley 9-bedroom mansion at 2466 N. Lakeview in Lincoln Park has returned to the market. We’ve chattered about it several times over the years, with the last time in November 2014 when it recently came back on the market. See our chatter here. Back in 2014, it was unclear what was happening with it […]

Want a Vintage East Lakeview Penthouse? A 2-Bedroom at 433 W. Briar

This 2-bedroom penthouse in the vintage building at 433 W. Briar in East Lakeview just came on the market. The building was built in 1929 and has 34 units. We’ve chattered about this building many times but most of it was in 2008-2011. The building was converted in 2007, at the end of the housing […]

How Closely Do You Look at the Condo Association? A 2/2 at 1749 N. Wells in Old Town

This 2-bedroom duplex in Kennelly Square at 1749 N. Wells in Old Town came on the market in January 2017. The listing says it has been fully rehabbed with a new kitchen and baths. The wraparound kitchen has granite counter tops,  including on the breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances and wood cabinets. The two bedrooms […]

A 2-Bedroom Penthouse Loft in Lincoln Park With Rooftop City Views: 1445 W. Belden

This 2-bedroom penthouse loft in the Thomas School at 1445 W. Belden in Lincoln Park came on the market in June 2016. The Thomas School is a converted school with 18 units and parking in west Lincoln Park. This unit has 15 foot ceilings and dark wood floors along with big windows with multiple exposures. […]