Archive for the 'Neighborhoods/Suburbs' Category

Looking for a 2/2 Penthouse in a Vintage Graystone? 2229 N. Seminary in Lincoln Park

This top-floor 2-bedroom in this vintage graystone at 2229 N. Seminary in Lincoln Park recently came on the market. Built in 1910, it has a vintage façade but has been upgraded with modern amenities. The unit has a private interior staircase with a skylight. There is crown molding and recessed lighting along with plantation shutters […]

Why Isn’t This Lincoln Park 2-Bedroom Selling? 1437 W. Diversey

This 2-bedroom at 1437 W. Diversey in Lincoln Park came on the market in June 2015. The building was constructed in 2009 and has 5 units. This unit has modern finishes including wide plank floors. The kitchen has modern, European-style espresso cabinets and Jenn Air stainless steel appliances. There are decks on the front and back […]

Are You Sold on the Renovation? A 2-Bedroom at 2045 W. Concord in Bucktown

This 2-bedroom at 2045 W. Concord in Bucktown just came on the market. It’s a top floor unit with north and west views and 10 foot ceilings. Yes, that’s the El running right next to the building. The listing says it has been “updated from top to bottom.” It now has new hand scrapped grey […]

A 1924 Vintage 2-Bedroom With Lake Views in Edgewater: 6334 N. Sheridan

This 2-bedroom in the Rockefeller-McCormick Building at 6334 N. Sheridan in Edgewater came on the market in September 2015. Built in 1924, the building was part of the building boom along Lake Michigan that extended from the South Shore to the far north neighborhoods of Edgewater and Rogers Park. It has 42 units, many with […]

Looking in Lakeview? 8 Condos Listed on the Same Day in 3033 N. Sheridan

8 units in 3033 N. Sheridan in East Lakeview recently came on the market on the same day from the same seller. All of the units were 1-bedrooms. Each listing says “$5000 closing credit on all contracts before Dec 31, 2015.” It looks like the seller is trying to sell 11 total units, however, including […]

What Do Families Look For? A 3-Bedroom in 30 W. Erie in River North

This 3-bedroom top floor unit at 30 W. Erie in River North came on the market in January 2015. This building was constructed in 2008 and has just 2-units per floor and only 20 total units. It was designed to be more “family” oriented with 3-bedroom units. This unit has north, south and east views […]

Making a 2-Bedroom in Lake Point Tower Look Modern Again: 505 N. Lake Shore Drive

This 2-bedroom on the 28th floor in Lake Point Tower at 505 N. Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville just came on the market. Lake Point Tower was built in 1968 and has over 750 units. Some of the units in the building are still in their original condition. This property, however, has been completely transformed. […]

Townhouse Living Within a Historic Mansion: 1500 N. Astor in the Gold Coast

This 3-bedroom townhouse in the Patterson-McCormick Mansion at 1500 N. Astor in the Gold Coast came on the market in February 2015. Built in 1891, the mansion was converted into 9 units in 2001. This unit is called a “townhouse” in the listing because it covers four floors and has an attached garage. The listing also […]

The Rare 4-Bedroom River North Townhouse: 419 W. Grand

This 4-bedroom townhouse at 419 W. Grand in River North came on the market in September 2015. There are 17 townhouses in the complex which is part of the bigger loft building association just to its south called The Sexton. The townhouse has a 2-car attached garage along with heated bamboo floors. The listing describes […]

Looking for a Project? A 2-Bedroom Vintage Penthouse at 5510 N. Sheridan in Edgewater

This 2-bedroom penthouse in The Renaissance at 5510 N. Sheridan in Edgewater came on the market in January 2015. The Renaissance was built in 1927 and has 32 units with just 2 units per floor. The listing for this unit says it is “ready to be restored to vintage elegance.” The living room has hardwood […]