Archive for the 'Neighborhoods/Suburbs' Category

A 3-Bedroom Brick and Timber Loft Right on the 606: 2111 W. Churchill in Bucktown

This 3-bedroom corner penthouse loft at Churchill Row at 2111 W. Churchill in Bucktown came on the market in July 2015. Churchill Row was converted into 39 condominiums in the early 2000s. It was a former cabinet factory. This loft has exposed brick, timber ceilings and timber beams and 19 foot vaulted ceilings on the main […]

Your Dream Walk-in Closet Awaits: A 2-Bedroom at 30 W. Oak in the Gold Coast

This 2-bedroom at 30 W. Oak in the Gold Coast came on the market in August 2015. It went under contract almost immediately but then came back on the market. 30 W. Oak is one of the most popular buildings in the Gold Coast with units re-selling quickly and at high price points. Most of […]

Million Dollar Views Without the Million Dollar Price Tag: 1 E Scott in the Gold Coast

This 2-bedroom penthouse at 1 E. Scott in the Gold Coast just came on the market. The corner unit faces south with views of most of the city skyline, including the John Hancock. Built in 1969, the building has 240 units, a doorman, a rooftop pool with city and lake views and an attached parking garage […]

A Family Home in the Sky With Lake Views: 2912 N. Commonwealth in East Lakeview

This 4-bedroom at 2912 N. Commonwealth in East Lakeview recently came on the market. Built in 1929, this brick and limestone building has just 26 units and a parking garage. At 3200 square feet, this unit lives like a single family home but in the sky. It has a library, a separate dining room and […]

Get a 2/2 With Parking in East Lincoln Park for Under $350K: 2124 N Hudson

This 2-bedroom at 2124 N. Hudson in East Lincoln Park came on the market in September 2015. Built in 1932, the building has 15 units which were updated and sold as condominiums at the height of the boom. This unit has exposed brick and hardwoods throughout. The kitchen has 42 inch maple cabinets, granite counter […]

One of the Most Beautiful Buildings in Chicago: A 3-Bedroom at 20 E. Cedar in the Gold Coast

This 3-bedroom duplex up in 20 E. Cedar in the Gold Coast recently came on the market. Built in 1928 as apartments, the Gothic style building has 48 units. Most of them are duplexes. This unit on the 10th floor has South and East views. The living room has a 23 foot coved cathedral ceiling […]

Can You Afford River North? A Junior 1-Bedroom at 630 N. State

This junior 1-bedroom at 630 N. State in River North came on the market in June 2015. It’s just 550 square feet and the bedroom appears to have a 3/4th wall. It faces east. The listing says it has been “newly remodeled.” The unit has Brazilian cherry floors. The kitchen has grey/white cabinets and quartz […]

“A Great Investment Opportunity” in a 3-Bedroom East Lakeview Townhouse: 2914 N. Sheridan

This 3-bedroom mid-century modern townhouse at 2914 N. Sheridan Road in East Lakeview just came on the market. Built in 1951, this complex has an underground garage. The listing says there is radiant heated flooring. It has a 1/2 bath on the main floor and 2 wood burning fireplaces along with a finished lower level […]

Get a Huge Outdoor Terrace Without Buying a SFH: 344 W. Dickens in Lincoln Park

This 2-bedroom townhouse at 344 W. Dickens in Lincoln Park came on the market in early September 2015. The listing says it has been renovated. Built in 1963, I’m not going to list everything that has been done but here are some of the things: New walnut stained Brazilian cherry floors on all levels New appliances […]

What Price Would You Pay for Views? A 1-Bedroom at 400 E. Randolph in Lakeshore East

This 1-bedroom at 400 E. Randolph in Lakeshore East came on the market in December 2014. Built in 1963, this 994-unit building was among the first of the “view” buildings in this neighborhood. But my how the neighborhood has changed. Now, the south facing balcony from this unit overlooks the Maggie Daley Park and the award winning Millennium Park […]