Archive for the 'Neighborhoods/Suburbs' Category

The Perfect Townhouse Layout? A 3-Bedroom at 1757 N. Paulina in Bucktown

This 3-bedroom townhouse in the Paulina Manor Townhouses at 1757 N. Paulina in Bucktown just came on the market. This complex sits right next to the new 606 trail. Built in 1999, it has 2-car attached garage parking and central air along with a rooftop deck. All 3 bedrooms are on the second floor along […]

Get High Rise Living and Views in the Middle of Lincoln Park: 444 W. Fullerton Parkway

This 2-bedroom in the Park West Condos at 444 W. Fullerton Parkway in Lincoln Park just came on the market. The Park West Condos were built in 1972. It is a full service building with a doorman, an outdoor pool and an attached parking garage. This 8th floor corner unit has south and east views. […]

Have You Always Dreamed of a Sophisticated Loft with a Glass Enclosed Den? 1735 N. Paulina in Bucktown

This 2-bedroom penthouse loft at the Pac Lofts at 1735 N. Paulina in Bucktown just came on the market. It last sold in 2013 but has since been completely renovated with a new kitchen, all new baths, and new floors. It has 14 foot ceilings and exposed brick, which has been tuck pointed and painted […]

You Can Get a 2/2 in Lincoln Square for just $250,000: 4438 N. Damen

This 2-bedroom in The Robey at 4438 N. Damen in Lincoln Square came on the market in mid-February, went under contract, but has returned to the market. It has east and west views with the east views looking down the courtyard. The unit has cherry floors, exposed brick, high ceilings and a unique wall of […]

Is the Upper Bracket Market Slowing? Vintage Lincoln Park SFH Still Available: 2031 N. Bissell

This 3-bedroom vintage single family home at 2031 N. Bissell in Lincoln Park originally came on the market in August 2015. We actually chattered about it in November 2015. You can see our chatter here. The listing says it was built in 1880 which would likely make it among the older homes in this neighborhood. […]

Start Your Life in Chicago in the Iconic Marina Towers: A 1-Bedroom at 300 N. State

This 1-bedroom the corn cob Marina Towers at 300 N. State in River North came on the market in mid-February 2016. Designed by Bertrand Goldberg and built in 1964, the Marina Towers, built on the Chicago River, have become part of popular culture, having starred in television commercials, television shows and films. The complex has […]

Duplex Living But in a High Rise: A 3-Bedroom Penthouse at 230 W. Division in Old Town

This 3-bedroom duplex penthouse in The Venetian high rise at 230 W. Division in Old Town recently came on the market. It face north and east and appears to have 3 outdoor spaces: a wraparound balcony on the main floor, a balcony off the master bedroom and a rooftop deck accessed privately. (Although, I’m not totally […]

The Penthouse Premium: A 2-Bedroom at 1720 S. Michigan in the South Loop

This 2-bedroom penthouse in 1720 S. Michigan in the South Loop recently came on the market. It has extra tall ceilings with floor-to-ceiling west views in the living room that make it seem almost loft-like. The unit also has a 250 square foot terrace. There are hardwood floors throughout. It appears the second bedroom doesn’t […]

A “10-Minute Walk to Comiskey” From This 2-Bedroom Loft: 3500 S. Sangamon in Bridgeport

This 2-bedroom top floor loft in the Union Lofts at 3500 S. Sangamon in Bridgeport came on the market in December 2014. We’ve chattered about this building before. Converted into lofts in 2004, it was symbol that the neighborhood had “arrived” as lofts were hot in all the other hip neighborhoods so it was a […]

Even Though It’s the Third Time, We Still Love This City Terrace: 375 W. Erie in River North

This 2-bedroom loft at 375 W. Erie in River North just came on the market. But long time readers of Crib Chatter know that it has been featured here not just once, but twice, before. We first chattered about it in 2008, when the bust first hit. You can read the 2008 chatter here (along […]